Justin Saidi
MalawipoliticianMale5.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Justin Saidi is the Secretary for Education, Science and Technology in Malawi. He plays a crucial role in overseeing the country's education system, which includes the administration of the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE). Recently, he was in the news following the release of the MSCE results, which revealed a disappointing pass rate of 63% among the 197,286 candidates. Saidi's statements highlighted the challenges faced by the education sector, including issues such as teacher shortages, low salaries, and exam paper leaks that have affected students' performance.
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Reports suggesting that the President had asked her to resign were dismissed by Chief Secretary Justin Saidi, who said there had been 'no such written communication'.
Ansah cast adrift as Malawi’s vice‑presidency slips deeper into constitutional limbo - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-22
Justin Saidi is the Chief Secretary who explained government procedures for official travel by the vice-president.
Chilima Inquiry Opens New Fronts as Testimony Raises Fresh Questions Over Timing, Military Secrecy and Unanswered Gaps - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-19
Chief Secretary Justin Saidi's defense of the President's actions is described as patronizing.
ANALYSIS | CABINET OF SHADOWS: Who is Truly Steering the Ship of State? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-06-02
In a statement issued by Chief Secretary to the Government Justin Saidi, the President said his administration remains firmly focused on addressing the country’s pressing economic challenges.
Mutharika Keeps His Eyes on the Ball, Focuses on Economic Recovery and Development - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-06-01
Dr. Justin Saidi is the Chief Secretary to the Government who issued a press release defending President Mutharika's actions.
BATTLE FOR THE PRESIDENCY: OPC Fires Back at “Unpatriotic” Whispers Surrounding Mutharika’s Grip on Power - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-06-01Chief Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet, Justin Saidi, comes against the backdrop of a strained national budget.
Stay in the office, don’t just be travelling around: APM limits ministers’ local trips to one per month - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-12
Justin Saidi ordered the disposal of all non-functional vehicles across government.
K15bn in NEEF Assets Rot as Parliament Launches Probe - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-10
Justin Saidi, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, stated that the improved fuel cover reflects coordinated efforts to stabilise supply.
FUEL Problems Persist as Malawi Has Fuel That Can Only Last for 15 Days - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-06
Chief Secretary Justin Saidi noted that many positions were previously unestablished.
EDITORIAL: Mutharika’s Bold Move to Trim Civil Service – A Win for Malawi - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-06
Justin Saidi is the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet involved in the legal proceedings.
State Moves Supreme Court to Overturn High Court Orders on Deployment of Senior Police, MDF Officers - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-02
The changes were announced in a statement issued by Chief Secretary to the Government, Justin Saidi.
Private Sector Veteran Simon Itaye Joins Cabinet in Mutharika Reshuffle - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-30
Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr Justin Saidi, commended PIL for the timely support.
PIL donates K400 Million fuel for food relief efforts - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-20
Justin Saidi is the Chief Secretary to the Government who received the resignation letters.
REBELLION AT MERA: Board Walks Out, Defies Parliament, Accuses Government of a Fix - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-14
Justin Saidi is the Chief Secretary who seconded Kumwenda and Banda to other institutions.
Escom Executives’ Case Ruling Due Today as Nyondo Challenges Government Powers - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-13
Justin Saidi is the Chief Secretary who claims that placing DoDMA under OPC will allow for better control and faster mobilization of resources.
OPINION: Is Vice President Jane Ansah Being Punished for Her Loyalty to APM? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-12Chief Secretary Justin Saidi confirmed that DoDMA will now report directly to President Mutharika.
Mutharika Clips His Vice President’s Wings, Seizes Disaster Power in Ruthless Power Grab - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-11Chief Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet Justin Saidi appeared dismissive regarding the petition against the CDF Bill.
CSOs Warn Mutharika: Signing CDF Bill Would Legalise Constitutional Vandalism and Parliamentary Greed - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-19
Kajoloweka declined his appointment to the board of the Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVETA), citing concerns over maintaining independence, accountability, and public trust in a formal letter to Chief Secretary Justin Saidi.
Youth Advocate Charles Kajoloweka Rejects TEVETA Board Appointment, Citing Principles and Integrity - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-16
Justin Saidi is the Chief Secretary who announced the new boards.
Government Sparks Uproar With Dubious Parastatal Boards: Illegal, Conflicted, and Tone-Deaf - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-11
Justin Saidi is the Chief Secretary to Government who redeployed five Malawi Police Service commissioners.
Govt Trapped in Its Own Fire: Reckless Secondments Throw State Into Legal Chaos - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-09
Chief Secretary to the Government Dr Justin Saidi said the audit is a critical step in saving public resources and restoring order in government administration.
When Salaries Eat the Nation: Malawi’s Wage Bill Set to Hit K1.6 Trillion - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-06
Chief Secretary Justin Saidi wrote informing him of a secondment.
Phwetekere Defies Government Secondment… Again as Controversy Deepens Over Dubious Redeployments - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-01
Justin Saidi is the Chief Secretary who issued the secondment order that was halted by the High Court.
Government’s Security Secondments Under Fire as Police and MDF Win Court Protection - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-29
Chief Secretary to Government Justin Saidi insists that Phwetekere is a public servant who can be transferred at will.
Rule of Law in Flames: Phwetekere Defies Unlawful Government Secondment - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-27The Chief Secretary to Government, Justin Saidi, defended the move as both corrective and inspirational.
Secondments Shock: How Taxpayers are Funding Two CEOs for One Job - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-26
Chief Secretary Justin Saidi’s statement dutifully outlines the government’s intentions: humanitarian assistance, intensified irrigation farming, appeals for support.
ANALYSIS: Will Hunger Ever Leave Malawi as Mutharika Declares State of Disaster in all 28 Districts? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-14
Chief Secretary Justin Saidi issued a notice announcing that Phwetekere had been seconded to Domasi with immediate effect.
Phwetekere Defies OPC Order, Refuses Secondment to Domasi College - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-11The government, through Chief Secretary Justin Saidi, unveiled a raft of measures to restore fiscal discipline.
Economists Back Government’s Spending Cuts as Malawi Battles Budget Crisis - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-07
Chief Secretary Dr. Saidi confirmed the new arrangement for decentralisation powers.
MALGA Slams Government Over “Unconstitutional” Transfer of Decentralisation Powers - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-04
The appointments were announced by Chief Secretary Justin Saidi.
Mutharika Under Fire Over “Illegal” ACB, MRA Appointments - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-02
