President Peter Mutharika has assured Malawians that 2026 will bring improved economic conditions, saying his administration has laid key foundations for recovery and long-term growth.
In a national address delivered on Wednesday, President Mutharika said his government will continue to uphold fiscal discipline and prioritize investment in productive sectors such as mining, energy, road networks, and railway infrastructure. He noted that these investments are aimed at reducing the cost of doing business, driving industrialisation, and creating employment opportunities.
The President emphasized that economic recovery must translate into improved living standards for all Malawians. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fighting corruption, stressing that accountability is essential for government efforts to yield meaningful results.
Reflecting on recent challenges, Mutharika said 2025 had been an extraordinary and difficult year, marked by shortages of essentials that were once taken for granted, including fuel, foreign exchange, fertiliser, and food. He acknowledged that many Malawians are now poorer than they were in 2020.
Despite these setbacks, the President called on citizens to actively participate in transforming the country. He pledged that his government will create a conducive environment that enables all Malawians to be productive and contribute to national development.
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