By Burnett Munthali
President Lazarus Chakwera has called on Malawians to remain patient and maintain a positive outlook as his government continues to address the economic and infrastructural challenges facing the country.
Speaking during a public rally at Kavibale Market in Mzuzu City, Chakwera acknowledged the frustrations of citizens but assured them that he is aware of their struggles and is actively working towards solutions.
The president was accompanied by his running mate, Vitumbiko Mumba, during the engagement, which attracted a large crowd of supporters and residents.
Chakwera highlighted the infrastructural deficiencies in Mzuzu, noting that the city is growing rapidly and that existing development efforts have struggled to make visible impact.
“What I have noted is that this city indeed lacks proper infrastructure. Even though we have been providing developments here and there, it’s hard to show impact because the city is growing,” said Chakwera.
He emphasized that while the government cannot tackle every development need on its own, it is empowering citizens—especially youth and women—through access to loans aimed at supporting small-scale businesses.
“Since government cannot manage to do all, that is why we are providing loans so that youths and women are provided with income to do businesses that will also help boost growth of this city,” he added.
Meanwhile, Malawi Congress Party Regional Governor for the North, Joseph Chavula, who is also an aspiring candidate for the Mzuzu City South West constituency, made a passionate appeal for improved road networks in the city.
He stressed that enhancing road infrastructure would not only ease movement but also contribute to Mzuzu’s overall economic development.
President Chakwera’s message of hope and empowerment underscores his administration’s focus on inclusive development through citizen participation.
However, as the demands for better infrastructure intensify, the government will need to match its rhetoric with tangible action.
Mzuzu City’s rapid urbanization calls for urgent strategic investments that go beyond loan schemes to include large-scale infrastructure planning, if the city is to truly thrive.
