Joseph Mwanamvekha
Joseph Mwanamvekha is the Vice-President of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Malawi, known for his concerns regarding the nation's economic stability. Recently, he warned that the suspension of the International Monetary Fund's Extended Credit Facility could exacerbate Malawi's economic challenges, leading to increased poverty and shortages of essential goods. His remarks come in the context of rising political tensions and violence as the country prepares for the upcoming September 16 General Election.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malawi | 8 | 5.75 | 3.51% | +60% | 19,129,952 | 1,073,962 | $7,700 | 432$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 3.00 | 0.44% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 261,272 | $350,000 | 1,542$ |
| Totals | 9 | 78,438,642 | 1,335,234 | $357,700 | 1,974$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Malawi:
Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha acknowledged the concerns but insisted that government has already deployed a series of corrective actions to restore the economy.
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Malawi:
Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha assured Parliament that government has put in place strengthened economic recovery mechanisms.
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Malawi:
Joseph Mwanamvekha issued a stern warning against the misuse of relief food and donated resources at district level.
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Malawi:
Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha called the talks with the IMF 'very successful.'
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Malawi:
Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha claimed that State House and the Office of the Vice President under the previous administration had exhausted their annual allocations within six months.
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Malawi:
Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha described Malawi’s foreign exchange shortage as the main cause of the current crisis.
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Malawi:
Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha cannot bring himself to utter how much the repairs will cost.
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Malawi:
Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha said government increased the allocation because the number of beneficiaries has grown to 1.1 million.
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South Africa:
Joseph Mwanamvekha was arrested for abuse of office and fraud and has been reappointed to oversee the treasury.
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Malawi:
Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha remains under pressure to deliver quick and credible fiscal reforms.
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