Ben Malunga Phiri
MalawipoliticianMale7.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Ben Malunga Phiri is the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development in Malawi, who recently garnered attention for his strong stance against corruption within the Fertiliser Input Subsidy Programme (FISP), following revelations that numerous civil servants are under investigation for fraud and malpractice related to the program.
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri has covered the breadth and width of the country flagging off construction of modern markets in selected districts.
Economic transformation through modern market systems, a case of Malawi - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-03
Dr Ben Malunga Phiri presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Thyolo Modern Market.
Ben Phiri’s whirlwind Thyolo visit: Market groundbreaking followed by chieftaincy elevations - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-02
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Dr Ben Malunga Phiri launched the Reformed CDF Dashboard.
New dashboard lets President track every kwacha of development spending in real time - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-31
Ben Malunga Phiri launched the platform on Friday at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe.
Ben Phiri unveils Malawi’s real-time CDF dashboard as minister flags ‘erosion of trust’ risk in councils - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-31
Dr Ben Malunga Phiri dismissed suggestions that local councils were causing delays to the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
Minister Phiri dismisses ‘speculative’ claims of CDF delays as MP raises alarm - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-28Local Government and Rural Development Minister Dr Ben Malunga Phiri delivered a stern message to contractors about the construction of the Kapoka Modern Market.
Chitipa’s K7.4bn market branded a ‘game changer’ — but Phiri warns builders to stay in line - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-26
Ben Malunga Phiri is the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development who launched the K6.8 billion Mkondezi Market.
Malawi govt shifts to demand‑driven projects: Ben Phiri launches K6.8bn Mkondezi Market - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-24
Local Government Minister Dr Ben Malunga Phiri has fired back at claims government has no money to implement the reformed Constituency Development Fund.
Ben Phiri insists cash flowing for constituency fund, hits back at MPs’ claims - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-22Ben Malunga Phiri is Malawi’s Local Government Minister who announced a shake-up of the Constituency Development Fund.
Ben Phiri: CDF to become ‘people-centred’ as minister vows to end funding chaos - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-21
Minister of Local Government Dr Ben Malunga Phiri led the chorus of adulation for President Mutharika.
Minister Phiri leads chorus of praise for ‘Mkulukutamoyo’ in fiery parliamentary answer - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-21
Hon. Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri, M.P., has applauded Member States of the United Nations for adopting the Political Declaration on the Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda.
Malawi commends adoption of the new urban agenda political declaration at the United Nations General Assembly - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-17
Ben Malunga Phiri is Malawi’s Minister of Local Government and Rural Development who emphasized the need for greater collaboration with development partners.
Malawi seeks stronger partnership with IFAD to accelerate rural transformation - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-16
Ben Malunga Phiri is also a candidate in the DPP succession race.
Mutharika’s Cincinnatus act — and the DPP succession race - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-14
Ben Malunga Phiri, Malawi’s Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, emphasized the need for value addition in agriculture during a groundbreaking ceremony for a new market facility.
Ben Phiri: Malawi needs value addition as new markets break ground - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-11
Local Government Minister Dr Ben Malunga Phiri accused the opposition of hypocrisy over a stalled fertiliser factory project.
‘Don’t be holier than thou’: Minister Phiri explodes at MCP over stalled Dzombe fertiliser factory - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-09
Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri, the Local Government Minister, supported the government's stance on the fertiliser factory.
Speaker brands Dzombe factory questions ‘previous government’s fault’ — sparking chaotic clash - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-08
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Dr Ben Malunga Phiri said the evening underscored just how deeply embedded the Indian community had become in Malawian life.
Indian diaspora celebrated in Malawi as minister calls for deeper ties with India to drive development - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-04
Minister of Local Government Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri disclosed the development on Wednesday during a press briefing.
Reformed CDF to Roll Out in July 2026 as Government Unveils New Accountability Measures - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-05-27
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr Ben Malunga Phiri, coordinated with the Japanese Ambassador and UN Resident Coordinator.
APM Ministers in Action: Driving Malawi’s Growth from Capital Hill to the World Stage - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-11
Minister Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri was defended by the Ministry of Local Government against claims he misquoted regarding civil servants' duty stations.
Government Moves to Contain Fallout, Defends Phiri on Civil Servants’ Duty Stations - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-31
Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri is the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development who flanked Chipungu during the press conference.
New Sheriff in Town: Minister Chipungu Hits the Ground Running, Issues Bold Warning Against ‘Politically-Induced’ Land Grabbing - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-13
Minister Ben Malunga Phiri has issued an uncompromising warning to corrupt officials and contractors across Malawi’s local councils.
Minister Ben Phiri Declares War on Corruption in All Local Councils - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-13
Dr Ben Malunga Phiri emphasized the need for collaboration, exploring innovative solutions and networking among local authorities.
MALGA holds Annual General Assembly, validates 2025-2030 Strategic Plan - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-17
Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri is the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development who stated that his ministry will not tolerate corruption.
3800 Civil Servants Under Probe in Explosive FISP Corruption Scandal - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-04