Parliament of Malawi

Residents questioned authorities on issues affecting their areas, including the withdrawal of an ambulance from Mkanda Health Centre. Mchinji D.C. Reinghard Chavula said the ambulance which had been withdrawn following security concerns, will soon be reassigned to the facility.

MP for Mchinji North, Hon. Rachel Mazombwe commended the initiative as an important platform for bridging the gap between MPs and the people. MP for Mchinji West, Hon. Rita Sanga appealed to constituents to avoid political hostility towards elected leaders.

Citizens in Mchinji have urged their Members of Parliament to maintain regular contact with constituents to strengthen accountability, trust and development in communities.

In her virtual remarks, AFROPAC Vice Chairperson Abena Osei Asare encouraged delegates to actively participate in the training and share experiences that would help strengthen oversight institutions.

“Worldwide, legislatures are exploring ways to combat corruption and promote integrity in public service.” He said understanding red flags associated with unexplained wealth can strengthen capacity of parliamentary Committees to promote accountability in the use of public funds.

First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Honourable Victor Musowa, has urged MPs to strengthen the use of lifestyle auditing in the exercise of parliamentary oversight to enhance accountability, promote integrity, and intensify the fight against corruption in Malawi.

The Committees' engagements form part of Parliament’s oversight role to ensure accountability, transparency, and effective implementation of government policies and programmes.

Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Committee on Social and Community Affairs held discussions with officials from the Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare on the current status of child marriages in Malawi and ongoing efforts aimed at ending the practice.

Parliamentary Committees have resumed their first-quarter meetings for the 2026/2027 Financial Year, engaging with various stakeholders on issues of national interest.

The workshop, supported by Oxfam and partners, aims to strengthen women’s political leadership and promote inclusive governance across Southern Africa and will run for two days.

“We celebrate gains, but the journey toward gender equality in leadership is far from complete,” said Honourable Khembo, describing the workshop as a platform for “solidarity, learning, and collective action” among women legislators from Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.

The Parliamentary Women’s Caucus and the government have called for intensified efforts to address the persistent underrepresentation of women in politics, despite women's dominance as voters.