Joseph Mwanamvekha

Joseph Mwanamvekha

politician Malawi

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
1,036,206
Power
417$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Malawi 7 6.00 4.17% +30% 19,129,952 1,036,206 $7,700 417$
Totals 7 19,129,952 1,036,206 $7,700 417$
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Recent Mentions

Malawi Malawi: Joseph Mwanamvekha has praised the African Development Bank for committing US$1 million towards Malawi’s National Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Plan. 9

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: Minister Mwanamvekha Hails AfDB’s US$1 Million Support for Malawi’s Lean Season Food Response - Malawi Nyasa Times

Malawi Malawi: Joseph Mwanamvekha is the Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation in Malawi, leading the government's economic reform agenda. 7

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: Donors cautiously back Malawi’s reform push as fiscal pressures deepen - Malawi Nyasa Times

Malawi Malawi: Joseph Mwanamvekha has revealed that Malawi’s long-standing fuel subsidy regime has pushed the country into a deep financial hole. 5

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: Fuel Subsidies Bleed Malawi Dry as MERA Debt Hits K1 Trillion — Mwanamvekha - Malawi Nyasa Times

Malawi Malawi: Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha said the discussions are being handled carefully to protect investor confidence and avoid disruption to the banking sector. 7

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: Financial analyst Sylvestre Malumba Warns Domestic Debt Restructuring Could Shake Financial Sector as Interest Costs Squeeze Government - Malawi Nyasa Times

Malawi Malawi: Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha has told Malawians that they must be ready to suffer now so that the economy can improve in the future. 4

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: Suffer Now, Eat Later? Government Defends Painful Economic Plan - Malawi Nyasa Times

Malawi Malawi: Joseph Mwanamvekha opened national budget consultations in Lilongwe, promising tough reforms including a crackdown on ghost workers. 7

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: Mwanamveka Launches Budget Consultations, Pledges War on Ghost Workers - Malawi Nyasa Times

South Africa South Africa: Malawi’s Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha believes the government can extract more foreign currency by collecting visa fees instead of letting tourists in for free. 5

Mail & Guardian: Malawi’s visa reversal could backfire – The Mail & Guardian