This is a list of past cabinets in Malawi that preceded the current cabinet of Malawi.
Cabinet as of January 2022 President Lazarus Chakwera's government as of January 2022, has 24 full ministers and 9 deputy ministers. Colleen Zamba is the current Secretary to the President and Cabinet. She replaced Zangazanga chikhosi after her appointment on 1 June 2022 The Secretary to the President and Cabinet is a civil service position which serves as head of the cabinet Secretariat. The Attorney General also attends cabinet as the chief legal advisor to government. Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda is the attorney general of Malawi. MinistryMinisterMinistry of Homeland SecurityJean SendezaMinistry of Land Resources, Housing and Urban DevelopmentSam KawaleMinistry of Foreign Affairs and International CooperationNancy TemboMinistry of Information and DigitalizationGospel KazakoMinistry of Local Government Blessings ChinsingaMinistry of DefenceLazarus ChakweraMinistry of Education, Science and TechnologyAgness NyalonjeMinistry of HealthKhumbize Kandodo ChipondaMinistry of LabourVera KamtukuleMinistry of Natural ResourcesEisenhower MkakaMinistry of Gender, Social WelfarePatricia KaliatiMinistry of Youth and SportsRichard Chimwendo BandaMinistry of AgricultureLobin LoweMinistry of Trade and IndustryMark KatsongaMinistry of Transport Jacob HaraMinistry of Finance and Economic DevelopmentSosten GwengweMinistry of Justice and Constitutional AffairsTitus Mvalo
Cabinet of 2014 Party key Democratic Progressive Party United Democratic Front + Cabinet of Malawi: June 2014 – 1919PortraitPortfolio IncumbentTerm began PresidentMinister of DefenceCommander-in-chief of the Armed and Police forces Peter Mutharika31 May 2014 – Vice PresidentMinister for Civil Service Saulos Chilima 31 May 2014 – Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Allan Chiyembekeza 19 June 2014 – Minister of Education, Science and Technology Emmanuel Fabiano 19 June 2014 – Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Goodall Gondwe 6 June 2014 – Minister of Foreign Affairs and International cooperation George Chaponda 19 June 2014 – Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Patricia Kaliati 23 June 2014 – Minister of Health Peter Kumpalume 19 June 2014 – Minister of Home Affairs Paul Chibingu 23 June 2014 – Minister of Information, Tourism and Civic Education Kondwani Nankhumwa 19 June 2014 – Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Samuel Tembenu 19 June 2014 – Minister of Labour Henry Mussa 19 June 2014 – Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Bright Msaka 23 June 2014 – Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Trasizio Gowelo 23 June 2014 – Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining Atupele Muluzi 23 June 2014 – Minister of Trade and Industry Joseph Mwanamveka 23 June 2014 – Minister of Transport and Public works Francis Kasaila 19 June 2014 – Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Grace Chiumia 19 June 2014 – Deputy Ministers Deputy Minister of Defence Jappie Mhango 23 June 2014 – Deputy Minister of Education Science and Technology Vincent Ghambi 23 June 2014 –
Cabinet as of September 8, 2011 On 19 August 2011, President Bingu wa Mutharika sacked his 42-member cabinet and took over all portfolios until further notice. He announced a new trimmed down cabinet on September 7, 2011, which was to be sworn in on September 8, 2011.
MinistryPositionOfficeholderOffice of the President and CabinetPresidentBingu wa MutharikaNational Coordinator, Maternal Infant and Child Health, HIV/Nutrition/Malaria and tuberculosisMinisterCallista MutharikaForeign Affairs and International CooperationMinisterPeter MutharikaOffice of the President and CabinetVice President Joyce Banda Agriculture and Food Security Minister Peter MwanzaDeputy Minister Dr.Margaret Roka MauwaDeputy Minister Dr.Kingsely NamakhwaFinance Minister Dr.Ken LipengaDeputy Minister Dr.Cornelius MwalwandaEducation, Science and Technology Minister Dr.George ChapondaDeputy — Higher Education Wictor Songazaudzu SajeniDeputy — Primary Education Otria JereTransport and Public Infrastructure Minister Sidik MiaDeputy Minister Catherine Gotani HaraJustice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Ephraim ChiumeLocal Government and Rural Development Minister Henry MussaDeputy Minister Chimango Mughogho-GondweTrade and Industry Minister John BandeLands, Housing and Urban Development Minister Yunus MussaDeputy Minister Rev. Dr.Christopher NgwiraGender, Child & Community Development Minister Reen KachereDeputy Minister Nasrin PillaneTourism, Wildlife and Culture Minister Daniel LiwimbiYouth Development and Sports Minister Simon Vuwa KaundaHealth Minister Jean KalilaniDeputy Minister Ralph JoomaHome AffairsMinister Aaron SangalaLabor Minister Dr.Lucious KanyumbaInformation and Civic Education Minister Patricia KaliatiNatural Resources, Energy and Environment Affairs Minister Goodall GondweDeputy Minister Flamenga Chelewani
Cabinet as of 19 August 2011
On 19 August 2011, President Bingu wa Mutharika sacked his 42-member cabinet and took over all portfolios until further notice. Vice President Joyce Banda constitutionally remained the country's vice president, although she was expelled from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party in December 2010 (See DPP Party cabinet).
Cabinet as of 9 August 2010
The cabinet announced on 9 August 2010 was as follows: MinistryPositionOfficeholderOffice of the PresidentPresidentBingu wa MutharikaVice-presidentJoyce BandaDeputy Minister for Presidential Affairs Nicholas DausiAgriculture and Food Security Minister Peter MwanzaDeputy Minister Margaret Roka MauwaForeign Affairs Minister Prof. Etta Elizabeth BandaDeputy Minister Steven KamwendoFinance : Minister Ken KandodoDeputy Minister Fraser NihoryaEducation, Science and Technology Minister Peter MutharikaDeputy — Higher Education Otria JereDeputy — Primary Education Victor SajeniDevelopment, Planning and Cooperation Minister Abbie ShabaDeputy Minister Daniel LiwimbiTransport and Public Infrastructure Minister Sidik MiaDeputy Minister McJones ShabaJustice and Constitutional Affairs Minister George ChapondaIrrigation and Water Development Minister Richie MuheyaDeputy Minister Grenenger Msulira BandaLocal Government and Rural Development Minister Anna KachikhoDeputy Minister Francis KasailaIndustry and Trade Minister Eunice KazembeDeputy Minister Shadreck JonasLands, Housing and Urban Development Minister John BandeDeputy Minister Billy KaundaGender, Child & Community Development Minister Theresa MwaleDeputy Minister Catherine Gotani HaraTourism, Wildlife and Culture Minister Ken LipengaDeputy Minister Augustine MtendereLabour Minister Yunus MussaYouth Development and Sports Minister Lucius KanyumbaDeputy Minister Charles MchachaHealth Minister David MphandeDeputy Minister Felton MulliInternal Affairs and Public Security Minister Aaron SangalaDeputy Minister Annie LemaniNational Defence Minister Leckford ThothoInformation and Civic Education Minister Vuwa Symon KaundaDeputy Minister Tarsizio GoweloNatural Resources, Energy and Environment Minister Grain MalungaDeputy Minister Ephraim ChiumePersons with Disabilities and the Elderly Minister Reen KachereDeputy Minister Chimango MughoghoMaternal, Infant and Child Health (Safe Motherhood)Minister Callista Chimombo
Cabinet as of 15 June 2009 The cabinet that became effective on 15 June 2009 was: MinistryPositionOfficeholderOffice of the PresidentPresident Dr. Bingu wa MutharikaVice President Joyce BandaAgriculture and Food Security Minister Dr. Bingu wa MutharikaDeputy Minister Margaret Roka Mauwa (Ms.)Finance Minister Ken KandodoDeputy Minister Fraser Nkhoma NihoraForeign Affairs Minister Dr. Etta BandaDeputy Minister Augustine MtendereEducation Minister George ChapondaDeputy - Higher Education, Science & Technology Otria Moyo JereDeputy -Primary Education Victor SajeniDevelopment Planning and Cooperation Minister Abbie Marambika ShabaDeputy Minister Daniel LiwimbiTransport and Works Minister Khumbo KachaliDeputy Minister Lazaro KasailaJustice MinisterDr. Peter MutharikaIrrigation Minister Ritchie Bizwick MuyewaDeputy Minister Grenenger Msulira BandaLocal Government Minister Anna KachikhoDeputy Minister MacJones Mandala ShawaIndustry and Trade Minister Eunice Kazembe (Ms)Deputy Minister Steven Stanford KamwendoLands and Housing and Urban development Minister Dr. Peter MwanzaDeputy Minister Tarsiziu Tony GoweloGender, Children and Community DevelopmentMinister Patricia Kaliati (Ms)Deputy Minister Catherine Gotani Hara (Ms)Tourism, Wildlife Minister Anna Kachikho (Ms)Deputy Minister Shadreck JonasiLabour Minister Yunus MussaDeputy Minister John BandeYouth and Sports Minister Dr Lucius KanyumbaDeputy Minister Billy KaundaHealth Minister Prof. Moses ChiramboDeputy Minister Gloria Mwale (Ms)Home Affairs Minister Aaron SangalaDeputy Minister Annie Lemani (Ms)National Defence Minister Sidik MiaInformation and Civil Education Minister Leckford Mwanza ThothoDeputy Minister Kingsely NamakhwaNatural Resources and Energy Minister Grey MalungaDeputy Minister Ephraim ChiumeDisabilities and Aged Minister Bessie Reen Kachere (Ms)Deputy Minister Felton Mulli
Cabinet as of November 2007 Key ministers as of November 2007 were: Ministry MinisterAgriculture & food securityBingu wa MutharikaDefenceBob KhamisaEconomic planning & developmentTed KalebeEducation, science & technologyBingu wa MutharikaEnergy & minesChimunthu BandaFinanceGoodall GondweForeign affairsJoyce BandaHealthMarjory NgaunjeHome affairs & internal securityErnest MalengaInformation & civic educationPatricia KaliatiJusticeHenry Dama PhoyaLabourAnna KachikhoLands & natural resourcesKhumbo ChirwaLocal government & rural developmentGeorge ChapondaPresidential & parliamentary affairsDavies KatsongaTourism, wildlife & cultureCallista ChimomboTrade & industryKen LipengaTransport, public works & housingHenry MussaYouth development & sportsKhumbo Kachali
Cabinet as of February 2005 The cabinet that became effective in February 2005 was: MinistryPositionOfficeholderOffice of the PresidentPresident Dr. Bingu wa MutharikaVice President Dr. Cassim ChilumphaDefence, the Civil Service, Statutory Corporations and PrivatisationMinisterDr. Bingu wa MutharikaWater DevelopmentMinisterDr. Cassim ChilumphaAgriculture, Irrigation and Food Security Minister Gwanda ChakuambaDeputy Minister Elizabeth Aipira (Mrs.)Finance Minister Goodall E. GondweEconomic Planning and DevelopmentMinisterDavid FaitiForeign Affairs Minister Davis KatsongaJustice and Constitutional AffairsMinisterHenry PhoyaIndustry, Science and TechnologyMinisterKhumbo ChirwaDeputy MinisterCharles MchachaHome Affairs and Internal SecurityMinisterUladi MussaTrade and Private Sector DevelopmentMinisterDr. Martin KansichiEducation and Human Resources Minister Yusuf MwawaDeputy Minister Anna Kachikho (Mrs.)Transport and Public Works Minister Henry MussaDeputy Minister Roy CumsayLands, Housing and Surveys MinisterBazuka MhangoLocal Government and Rural Development Minister Dr. George ChapondaDeputy Minister Patricia Kaliati (Mrs.)Information and Tourism Minister Dr. Kenneth LipengaDeputy Minister Henry MumbaLabour Vocational Training Minister Jaffalie MussaHealthMinister Dr. Hetherwick NtabaDeputy Minister Frank Tumpale MwenifumboMines, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Eunice KazembeDeputy Minister Sidik MiaYouth, Sports and Culture Minister Henry Chimunthu BandaWomen, Child Welfare and Community Services Minister Joyce Banda (Mrs.)Social Development and Persons with Disabilities Minister Clement Chiwaya
Cabinet as of June 2004 The cabinet that became effective in June 2004 was: