Malawi: Mutharika Points to Road Rebuilding As Flagship of First Year Back in Power
[Nyasa Times] President Peter Mutharika has pointed to a national road reconstruction drive as one of the signature achievements of his first year back in office, telling state broadcaster MBC on Sunday that long-neglected infrastructure was finally being restored after years of disrepair.
President Peter Mutharika highlighted national road reconstruction as a key accomplishment during his first year in power, stating that neglected infrastructure is now being restored after years of disrepair. Speaking to state broadcaster MBC, Mutharika described ongoing work on the M1 highway and Khwekwere road, as well as the completion of the Liwonde to Matawale road.
Additional projects, including roads connecting Monkey Bay to Mangochi and Makanjira, as well as funding for a route in the Lower Shire, are nearing completion. Mutharika also noted works in urban areas such as Luchenza, Lilongwe, and Mzuzu, along with new market infrastructure. The Malawi leader set a goal of completing the national road network by 2028, after which new routes will be constructed.
He emphasized the government's shift toward private-sector involvement in infrastructure through engagement with commercial banks. Mutharika framed the infrastructure push as a central pillar for national cooperation, urging various groups such as private organizations, civil society, NGOs, faith communities, youth and women to work together on reconstruction efforts.
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