Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation says it has raised K150 billion towards the K209 billion required to finance the country’s hunger response programme during the current lean season.
Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha disclosed this yesterday in Lilongwe when Ecobank Malawi presented K175 million to support hunger relief efforts.
The minister thanked development partners and the private sector for their continued support, which has enabled the government to mobilise K150 billion so far.
“It is not easy to raise such resources, but we have made significant progress. We are now left with about K60 billion. On this note, I would like to sincerely thank our donors and the private sector for standing with the government during this critical time,” said Mwanamvekha.
He said the economy is beginning to stabilise and that food availability has improved, adding that there have been no reported deaths due to hunger.
Ecobank Malawi board chairperson Symon Msefula said the donation is aimed at assisting vulnerable communities affected by food insecurity and climate-related disasters.
He reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to working alongside the government to safeguard livelihoods and support national development priorities.
“The bank’s purpose is to build a world-class Pan-African institution while contributing to the economic and financial development of the continent. In Malawi, that means standing with our communities and the government during crucial times,” Msefula said.
Malawi Government, through its 2025-26 Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme, estimates that about four million people or 22 percent of the population are at risk of severe hunger due to poor harvest, drought and other climate shocks.
