Cliff Chiunda
MalawipoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Cliff Chiunda is a former Secretary to the Treasury in Malawi, recently implicated in the K6.2 billion Covid-19 funds scandal. Alongside other high-ranking officials, he faces charges related to the misuse of public funds during the Covid-19 crisis, raising critical discussions about financial oversight in the country.
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Cliff Chiunda is the Secretary to the Treasury involved in discussions with the IMF.
IMF optimism meets Malawi’s harsh economic reality: Mwanamvekha can’t keep dodging responsibility - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-20
Cliff Chiunda is among those facing corruption charges that were recently dropped.
Legal community slams DPP’s unchecked powers after collapse of high-profile corruption cases - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-24
Cliff Chiunda is a senior public official mentioned in the context of the withdrawn cases.
DPP Powers Under Fire: When Prosecutorial Discretion Becomes a Democratic Risk - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-24
Dr Cliff Chiunda reinforced government’s commitment to economic transformation, saying tough decisions are unavoidable if Malawi is to recover.
Mwanamveka Launches Budget Consultations, Pledges War on Ghost Workers - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-11
Dr Cliff Chiunda reinforced government’s commitment to economic transformation, stating that tough decisions are unavoidable.
Mwanamvekha Admits Economy in Trouble, Launches Budget Talks and Vows to Flush Out Ghost Workers - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-11Cliff Chiunda welcomed the renewed support from Germany, describing it as dependable and strategic during Malawi’s difficult economic period.
Malawi Hits €70 Million Development Jackpot from Germany - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-04Secretary to the Treasury Cliff Chiunda acknowledged that the country is in a serious economic crisis, warning that swift and decisive measures are needed to restore economic stability.
Mwanamveka Describes Spring Meetings as Successful, $45 Million Secured for Maize Procurement - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-25
The court also ruled on a related matter, ordering the State to clarify the charges against former Secretary to the Treasury, Cliff Chiunda.
Will Kabambe Survive the Storm? High Court Rejects His Move to Stop His Trial - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-05
Kabambe is accused of pressuring the RBM board along with former Secretary to the Treasury Cliff Chiunda.
No Immunity for the Powerful: Kabambe Fails to Block Covid Prosecution - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-04-30
