LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has announced a significant boost to the Community Development Fund (CDF), raising it from MK220 million to MK5 billion, in a renewed effort to spur local development and improve livelihoods across Malawi.
Speaking during the state opening of the 52nd session of Parliament, Mutharika emphasized that the new allocation will directly empower the country’s youth and women two groups he described as “the backbone of Malawi’s social and economic transformation.”
He added that under the revised program, each district will receive MK100 million for youth loans, aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs, creating jobs, and reducing unemployment.
Additionally, another MK100 million per district will be allocated for women’s empowerment initiatives, focusing on boosting small-scale businesses, agricultural ventures, and other income-generating activities.
“We want every young person and every woman in Malawi to have an opportunity to succeed,” said Mutharika. “Our goal is to ensure that no one is left behind in the journey toward development.”
The President also addressed the ongoing challenges surrounding passport issuance, assuring Malawians that the long-standing delays and irregularities will soon be resolved.
He announced that passport printing will resume in Blantyre, Lilongwe, and Mzuzu, marking a major step toward restoring efficiency and transparency in government services.
“The chaos surrounding passport issuance must come to an end,” he stressed. “We are putting measures in place to ensure that every Malawian can access their passport without unnecessary struggles.”
Mutharika reiterated his administration’s commitment to inclusive development, adding that investments in youth and women are central to building a self-reliant and prosperous Malawi.
The announcement has been welcomed by many members of Parliament including the opposition who cheered during his speech.
Parliament session resume on Wednesday afternoon, November 5, 2025.
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