MUTHARIKA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO END HUNGER, IMPROVE EDUCATION.
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By: Zaid Amirie Hassanih
Mulanje, Malawi – President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending hunger and improving access to education, urging Malawians to embrace unity, patriotism and collective effort regardless of tribe or political affiliation.
Speaking on Sunday at Chonde in Mulanje during the annual Mulhakho wa Alhomwe cultural festival, President Mutharika announced that government has secured 200,000 metric tonnes of maize from Zambia to cushion the country against food shortages.
“The past six years have been difficult for our people but hunger will soon be a thing of the past. All agreements have been concluded and maize will start arriving from Zambia soon,” said Mutharika.
He expressed concern over reports of some local farmers allegedly hoarding maize to sell at inflated prices, describing the practice as unpatriotic and detrimental to national food security.
“It is utter nonsense to question why we are importing maize when some of our own farmers are keeping it for higher prices. Let us be patriotic and think about our fellow Malawians,” he said.
The President also assured citizens that his administration is working to ensure fertilizer availability ahead of the next farming season.
In a major policy announcement, Mutharika revealed that school fees for both primary and secondary schools will be abolished starting January next year, urging learners to stay focused and avoid drug and substance abuse.
“I was not elected by one tribe but by all Malawians. I will help every Malawian without looking at tribal lines. Our blood is the same despite where we come from,” he emphasized.
He appealed for patience as his government works to stabilise the economy, saying he remains committed to fairness and inclusivity.
“Things are difficult, but I promise to do my best and be fair to everyone. Let us have faith and love one another beyond tribal boundaries,” Mutharika said.
Earlier, Paramount Chief Kaduya hailed the festival’s theme, “Enduring Spirit, Overcoming Challenges Together,” saying it reflects the resilience Malawians continue to show in the face of natural disasters and hardship.
“We have endured cyclones, hunger and diseases but unity has kept us going. Let us continue holding hands, especially in facing challenges brought by climate change,” she said, urging the youth to take education seriously.
Mulhakho wa Alhomwe Organising Committee Chairperson, Felix Tambulansi, commended President Mutharika for his consistent presence and message of unity, while Board Chairperson Muchanakwaye Mpuluka dismissed claims linking the grouping to politics.
“Mulhakho wa Alhomwe is not a political movement. Its founding members were not chosen based on party lines. No government resources have been used for this event; support has come from the business community both within and outside Malawi,” Mpuluka clarified.
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