Sameer Suleman
MalawipoliticianMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Sameer Suleman serves as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Agriculture Committee in Malawi. He is an advocate for sustainable agricultural practices and food security. Suleman has recently raised concerns about the trend of farmers selling their unharvested maize at low prices, warning that it could lead to food shortages later in the year and calling for government intervention to protect farmers' interests.
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Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman was present to honor Brian Banda during the funeral.
Broken-Hearted: Brian Banda’s kids pay tribute to ‘always there’ dad - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-10
Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman acknowledged the significant loss of Brian Banda.
Family reveals final hours before Brian Banda’s death, as mourners gather in Chileka - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-09
Speaker Sameer Suleman praised Banda's 'dedication, professionalism' and said his work 'will leave a lasting legacy.'
Brian Banda: Malawi mourns broadcaster who ‘resonated in homes for decades’ - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-09
Sameer Suleman formally adjourned proceedings sine die in Malawi’s parliament.
The productivity paradox: what Malawi’s parliament passed, and what it left behind - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-07
Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman stepped in during the current sitting.
K128bn Amaryllis Hotel scandal probe ‘dead in the water’ as Parliament rises without report - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-07
Sameer Suleman is the Speaker of the National Assembly who responded to the committee's report on the mine.
Malawi parliament demands answers over Kangankunde mine - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-04
Speaker Sameer Suleman said the team’s performance had 'lifted the spirit of the nation'.
Parliament erupts as Scorchers’ WAFCON heroics ignite Malaw - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-03Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman was quick to alert IT technicians to the fault.
Parliament session cut short after microphones break down — forcing MPs to reconvene on Monday - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-31Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman broke the news to MPs, confirming the President’s decision to extend the sitting and allow business inside the chamber to continue for a further week.
Parliament sitting extended to August 7 as MPs face packed agenda - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-24
Speaker Sameer Suleman shut down MP Kelvin Mphande's protest, ruling that beauty pageant selections are not parliamentary emergencies.
Beauty queen row explodes in Parliament: MP accuses Miss Malawi organisers of favouritism - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-23
Speaker Sameer Suleman stated that not every agreement entered into by government must be tabled before Parliament.
K100bn maize bombshell: Mkaka accuses govt of secret FDH Bank borrowing - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-23
Speaker Sameer Suleman has since directed the Legal Affairs Committee to examine the proposal further.
Malawi’s Justice Minister rules out vernacular debates in Parliament without constitutional change - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-23
Sameer Suleman, the Speaker of Parliament and CPA Africa Region president, discussed the funding needs for the Commonwealth conference in Lilongwe.
Malawi’s Parliament needs extra K400 million to fund Commonwealth conference in Lilongwe - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-22Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman demanded answers from the Ministry of Homeland Security regarding the release of prisoners.
Nankhumwa: Freed prisoners ‘go straight back to crime’ behind borehole theft spree - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-20
Sameer Suleman, the Speaker, joined in the laughter as he joked about Gangata's preference for actions over words.
Parliament explodes in laughter as minister Gangata struggles to speak — MPs left roaring - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-13
Sameer Suleman, the speaker, stated that Zamba was a key witness in the Amaryllis inquiry.
Speaker: Zamba must testify on Amaryllis probe - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-10
Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman stepped in to order the creation of a joint parliamentary committee.
‘Don’t be holier than thou’: Minister Phiri explodes at MCP over stalled Dzombe fertiliser factory - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-09
Sameer Suleman is the Speaker of Parliament who had to adjourn the House due to the uproar caused by the 'Black Box' controversy.
‘Black Box’ row rears its head for second day running - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-09
Speaker Sameer Suleman threw in the towel — adjourning proceedings rather than let tempers boil over any further.
Chief whip’s ‘Black Box’ jibe at Kunkuyu triggers chaos as Speaker halts Parliament - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-08
Sameer Suleman, the Speaker of Parliament, accused the opposition of being responsible for the stalled fertiliser factory.
Speaker brands Dzombe factory questions ‘previous government’s fault’ — sparking chaotic clash - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-08Speaker Sameer Suleman kicked off the four-week sitting by laying out a packed programme.
MPs turn spotlight on migrants fleeing South Africa - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-07
Speaker Suleman thanked China for its continued support and reaffirmed Malawi’s commitment to the one‑China principle.
Malawi Parliament receives donation from Chinese Embassy - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-02
Chithyola engaged Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman in a high-level meeting aimed at finding a lasting solution.
Chithyola draws red line: MCP MPs will only return when their safety is guaranteed - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-04
Sameer Suleman is the Speaker of Parliament who has been accused by Simplex Chithyola Banda of failing to protect lawmakers.
Opposition Leader Takes Speaker to Task Over Arrest of MPs - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-03Sameer Suleman expressed disbelief at the loss of Honourable Kazombo, calling him one of Parliament's finest servants.
Nation Mourns Madalitso Kazombo: A Gentle Giant Silenced Too Soon - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-11
Sameer Suleman gave the green light for an investigation by both PAC and the Legal Affairs Committee.
Is Malga Operating Illegally? MPs Move In as Cold War Over Power and CDF Explodes - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-07
Sameer Suleman, the Speaker of Parliament, ordered Chithyola to produce evidence by the next afternoon.
Chithyola Vindicated? Government Denial Crumbles as Austerity Memo Confirms Youth Job Freeze - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-06
Sameer Suleman is the Speaker of Parliament who named Chithyola as Leader of Opposition.
MCP MPs Plot to Oust Chithyola in Opposition Leadership Coup - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-02
Sameer Suleman is a member of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) competing 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
Sameer Suleman is representing the Democratic Progressive Party in the Speaker race.
Dimba Poised to Win Speaker Race as Key Blocs Rally Behind Him - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-29