Peter Dimba
MalawipoliticianMale6.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Peter Dimba is the Labour Minister of Malawi, recently in the news for his visit to Central Poultry, an Asian-owned company, where he discovered poor working conditions and proposed a special minimum wage for businesses owned by Asian nationals.
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Peter Dimba raised concerns during a parliamentary debate on the Financial Crimes (Amendment) Bill.
MCP MP warns rural Malawi risks being left behind in switch away from cheques – unless govt fixes patchy internet - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-06
MP Peter Dimba warned the Government not to go on a spending spree with unclaimed bank funds.
Cash grab:MP Dimba demands Malawi govt doesn’t blow millions in unclaimed bank funds - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-04Peter Dimba supported the two bills, describing the GESD programme as a 'game changer' for local governance.
Govt secures K229bn in World Bank grants, Parliament approves two financing Bills - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-30
Peter Dimba has called on the government to establish a One-Stop Export Centre to eliminate bureaucratic delays that are choking exports.
MP Dimba: Money alone won’t end Malawi’s forex crisis - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-30Peter Dimba, former chairperson of the Legal Affairs Committee and MP for Lilongwe Phiri La Njuzi, told the House that the provision had always been intended to operate alongside subsidiary legislation providing clear guidance on its implementation.
Malawi to review, not amend, political handouts law after MPs raise implementation concerns - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-23
Peter Dimba takes the crucial Finance portfolio.
ANALYSIS | MCP’s shadow cabinet: More than a list of names—A blueprint to hold Govt accountable - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-22
Member of Parliament for the area, Peter Dimba, praised the police for their efforts and called for unity in protecting vulnerable members of society.
Police Assure Safety of People with Albinism as Murder Investigations Continue - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-05-29
Hon Peter Dimba is the former Chairperson of Parliamentary Legal Affairs and a witness expected to be called by Kamangila.
High Court adjourns defamation case involving social media whistle blower Alexious Kamangila and Justice Manda - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-03-05
Member of Parliament for Lilongwe South, Peter Dimba, commended LWB for maintaining a consistent environmental restoration programme.
LWB Champions Environmental Conservation to Protect Lilongwe’s Water Sources - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-25
Peter Dimba represents the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) in the race for the Speaker’s chair.
Politics at Play: The High-Stakes Battle for the Speaker’s Chair Gets Hot - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-29
Peter Dimba has emerged as the frontrunner for Speaker of Parliament following endorsements from key parliamentary factions.
Dimba Poised to Win Speaker Race as Key Blocs Rally Behind Him - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-29
Peter Dimba managed to secure 85 votes in the Speaker election.
Betrayal in the House: Suleman Snatches Speakership as Nankhumwa Is Barred and Rivals Refuse to Vote for Themselves - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-29
Minister of Labour Peter Dimba announced that Malawi’s commemoration will take place on Saturday, 21st June 2025.
Malawi Intensifies Fight Against Child Labour with Sustainable Measures - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-20
The announcement was made on Monday by Minister of Labour, Peter Dimba, during a press briefing.
Chakwera Govt Hikes Minimum Wage by 40% to Empower Malawian Workers - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-05-13
Minister of Labour Peter Dimba pledged to revitalize the government's job creation and labour rights agenda.
Workers’ Unions Urge Govt to Curb Soaring Prices: Chakwera Promises Action on Minimum Wage and Market Greed - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-05-02
Minister of Labour Peter Dimba confirmed that the minimum wage review process has been completed.
Govt to Gazette New Minimum Wage on May 1 – Workers Push for K180,000 - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-04-30
Minister Peter Dimba has secured 5,000 job opportunities abroad for Malawian youth.
A New Dawn for Malawi’s Youth: Minister Dimba Secures 5,000 Jobs Abroad - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-03-13
Minister of Labour Peter Dimba has announced that the government will introduce a special minimum wage for Asian shop workers.
Targeted Wage Policy or Racial Scapegoating? Government’s Move Sparks Outrage - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-03-06Labour Minister Peter Dimba toured Central Poultry, an Asian-owned company, where he found appalling working conditions.
Editorial: Stop Using Asians as Scapegoats – It’s Time for Accountability - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-03-06