Malawi: Beyond Gangata / Decoding the Cabinet Reshuffle's Real Target - The Ministry of Lands

Malawi: Beyond Gangata / Decoding the Cabinet Reshuffle's Real Target - The Ministry of Lands

When President Arthur Peter Mutharika reshuffled his Cabinet two days ago, the headline changes were modest: a handful of new deputy ministers and the reassignment of three senior figures. To the casual observer, it looked routine. But to political analysts and governance insiders, the reshuffle was anything but ordinary. Its true meaning lies not in who moved, but in why.

Beyond Gangata: Decoding the Cabinet Reshuffle’s Real Target — the Ministry of Lands - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

When President Arthur Peter Mutharika reshuffled his Cabinet two days ago, the headline changes were modest: a handful of new deputy ministers and the reassignment of three senior figures. To the casual observer, it looked routine. But to political analysts and governance insiders, the reshuffle was anything but ordinary. Its true meaning lies not in […] The post Beyond Gangata: Decoding the Cabinet Reshuffle’s Real Target — the Ministry of Land…

Mixed reactions to Cabinet list

By Pemphero Malimba & Daniel Zimba: The percentage of female Cabinet representatives has fallen from 29 percent to 25 percent following a reshuffle made by President Peter Mutharika on Monday night. In his initial post-September 16, 2025 General Elections Cabinet, Mutharika’s Cabinet had 24 members—comprising 17 males and seven females, representing 29 percent in female representation terms. However, the new Cabinet has 28 members comprising 21 …

APM’s Cabinet draws mixed reactions

President Peter Mutharika’s newly reconstituted Cabinet has drawn mixed reactions with some commentators questioning fiscal discipline and gender inclusivity adherence. But Minister of Information and Communication Technology Shadric Namalomba said yesterday the new lineup is enhancing youth inclusivity. In the new Cabinet announced on Monday with four new deputies and four ministers moved around, there are seven women, which translate to 25 per…

Early cabinet reshuffle signals power balancing – analyst Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

President Peter Mutharika’s unexpected cabinet reshuffle has been interpreted as a calculated move to restore order, clarify authority, and realign government with his personal vision. This is according to political and social commentator Wonderfull Mkhutche, who notes that while the reshuffle came sooner than many anticipated, it was necessary to “put some things in their […] The post Early cabinet reshuffle signals power balancing – analyst ap…