Patricia Wiskes
Hon. Patricia Wiskes is a Member of Parliament in Malawi and has recently been appointed as the Chief Whip for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Her role is crucial as she will be responsible for ensuring party discipline and coordinating legislative efforts, especially during the upcoming Speaker elections, where the DPP seeks to consolidate its power in the National Assembly.
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Minister of Natural Resources Patricia Wiskes said the programme aligns with government priorities of modernising meteorological infrastructure and improving climate services for vulnerable communities.
Malawi Launches K6.6 Billion Programme to Strengthen Weather Forecasts and Early Warning Systems - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-02-11
Minister of Natural Resources, Patricia Wiskes, and her deputy are visiting Mangochi District to review interventions in fisheries and forestry.
APM Ministers in Action: Driving Malawi’s Growth from Capital Hill to the World Stage - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-11
Patricia Wiskes has been transferred to take over the Natural Resources portfolio.
Private Sector Veteran Simon Itaye Joins Cabinet in Mutharika Reshuffle - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-30
Patricia Wiskes has commended National Bank of Malawi for investing in women’s football.
Sports minister hails NBM plc for transforming women’s football - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-26
Patricia Wiskes is the Chief Whip who announced the increase in DPP's parliamentary numbers.
Independents Swell DPP Ranks to 99: Power Without Control in Parliament - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-19
Patricia Wiskes described the sponsorship as a watershed moment for sports development in the country.
Call it FDH Bank Premiership! FDH Bank plc takes over Super League with K5 billion sponsorship - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-18
Patricia Wiskes, the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, urged chiefs to instill cultural values.
Gonapamuhanya Festival Descends Into Chaos as Tear Gas Clouds Ceremony Before Second Vice President - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-17
Patricia Wiskes appointed Chief Whip.
Confusion in the Ranks: MCP Still Without Parliamentary Leadership as House Convenes in Days - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-21
Patricia Wiskes has been appointed as Chief Whip in Parliament by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party.
Women in Parliament: Rising from 40 to 48 — Progress or Political Plateau? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-15
Hon. Patricia Wiskes, MP, named Chief Whip.
Mutharika Sets Up His Parliamentary Command: Sameer for Speaker, Wiskes as Chief Whip - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-13
