Malawi: Mbelwa University to Break Ground Within Two Months As Government Honours Past Pledges - VP Chihana

What the report says

Malawi’s Second Vice-President Enock Chihana said the current government will continue development projects started under the previous administration, arguing that such projects serve all Malawians rather than any single party. His comments were reported by Nyasa Times and distributed by AllAfrica, with the pledge made during the 40th CCAP Elective Synod General Assembly at Kamuzu Academy in Kasungu.

Chihana highlighted Mbelwa University as one of the projects that will move ahead, saying construction is expected to begin within two months. The remarks appear to signal a commitment to maintain continuity on public infrastructure plans after a change in political leadership. The report did not provide further details on the project’s budget, scope or exact implementation timeline beyond that estimate.

The assembly also brought together several leading political figures, including former President Lazarus Chakwera, UTM leader Dalitso Kabambe and former Vice-President Khumbo Kachali, alongside members of Parliament. CCAP Livingstonia Synod Secretary General William Tembo welcomed the gathering as a rare opportunity for prayer and reflection on national unity, while Kabambe praised the church for creating a space where political rivals could meet peacefully. In broader context, such announcements often matter because they indicate whether new administrations will carry forward long-promised public works.