UTM President Dalitso Kabambe has offered to help the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)-led government address Malawi’s worsening economic challenges, saying he is ready to provide solutions if the administration is struggling to turn around the economy.
Speaking on Sunday after the launch of Likhomo Catholic Church in Chiradzulu, Kabambe said UTM was prepared to share its expertise and support with the government to help restore economic stability and improve the country’s economic performance.
Kabambe’s offer comes at a time when Malawians continue to face persistent fuel shortages, rising prices of essential commodities, foreign exchange constraints and growing economic uncertainty.
He indicated that his party was willing to contribute ideas and practical interventions that could help the government tackle the challenges facing the country.
The former Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor, who has previously outlined several economic interventions, has advocated for measures including:
Introducing policies to promote electric vehicles, including government departments and parastatals adopting electric vehicles when replacing their fleets.
Reducing dependence on imported fertiliser and strengthening local agricultural production by establishing fertilizer plants .
Revitalising local manufacturing by encouraging domestic production of goods such as pharmaceuticals, toothpaste and soap to reduce import dependence.
In Fighting corruption. Kabambe has advocated on strengthening accountability and tackling corruption, which he argues is contributing to the country’s foreign exchange.
At the same event, Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa raised concern over persistent fuel shortages, questioning why motorists in Malawi continue to struggle to access fuel when supplies are reportedly readily available in neighbouring countries such as Uganda and Zambia.
The Archbishop’s remarks have added to growing public frustration over the fuel crisis, which continues to affect businesses, transport operators and ordinary citizens.
The DPP administration is yet to publicly respond to Kabambe’s latest offer.
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