The government has set a September 30 deadline to resolve the long-standing Kasasire land dispute in Nkhata Bay, according to the Malawi News Agency. Second Vice President Enock Chihana is expected to announce the government's resolutions to 328 families who were displaced in 2024 after authorities found they had encroached on a Malawi Defence Force firing range. The renewed commitment follows a recent vigil staged by frustrated residents at the Nkhata Bay District Council offices after a scheduled meeting with authorities was postponed.
Update: The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is facing internal pressure over its contested relocation to Blantyre, Nyasa Times reports. The MEC staff union has demanded an urgent meeting with leadership to address unresolved concerns, including lease uncertainties in Lilongwe and a sealed electoral warehouse. In response, MEC Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja stated that the commission has sought clarification on whether the presidential executive order to relocate constitutes unlawful interference with its independence. She confirmed that MEC operations will remain in Lilongwe until the matter is resolved.
Update: Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha has officially ruled out any devaluation of the Kwacha, according to Nyasa Times. Speaking following the launch of the World Bank's latest Malawi Economic Monitor report, which projected a weak 2.7 percent GDP growth for the year, Mwanamvekha stated that the government intends to avoid past economic mistakes. He noted that ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are focused on developing a homegrown reform programme designed to protect vulnerable citizens without resorting to currency devaluation.