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Opposition, CSOs give mixed views on Sona

Leader of the Opposition Simplex Chithyola has faulted President Peter Mutharika’s State of the Nation Address (Sona) for lacking concrete measures to address some of the pressing concerns Malawian…

Mutharika’s SONA inspires hope for youths, women – CTS MD

CTS Funeral and Courier Services managing director Jacqueline Bokosi has commended President Peter Mutharika for prioritising youth and women empowerment in his State of the Nation Address (SONA), describing the proposals as a major step towards uplifting vulnerable groups. In his address, Mutharika pledged that starting from the 2026/27 financial year, government will allocate MK100 million in soft loans for youth and another MK100 million for …

Malawians ‘prisoners in their own country,’ opposition blasts SONA Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) spokesperson Jessie Kabwira has described the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) as a “major disappointment” and accused the government of failing ordinary Malawians. Speaking after President Arthur Peter Mutharika delivered the address on Friday, Kabwira said the administration has neglected the central region on the FISP program, selecting […] The post Malawians ‘prisoners in their own country,’ oppo…

ANALYSIS: Mutharika’s Developmental State: How the 2026 SONA Signals Malawi’s Most Radical Economic Reset in Three Decades - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

President Arthur Peter Mutharika used his 2026 State of the Nation Address not merely to report on government performance, but to outline a coherent and ambitious political economy for Malawi, one that deliberately departs from the minimalist, donor-driven governance model that has dominated the country since the mid-1990s. At its core, the speech was a […] The post ANALYSIS: Mutharika’s Developmental State: How the 2026 SONA Signals Malawi’s Mo…