Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha has praised the African Development Bank (AfDB) for committing US$1 million (about K1.73 billion) towards Malawi’s National Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Plan, describing the support as timely and critical for struggling households. The funding will be used to buy food supplies to support Malawians facing hunger during the 2025/26 lean season, a period when many families run out of food before the next harvest. He said the support will meaningfully contribute to the National Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme and help reduce hunger at a time when many Malawians are struggling to meet basic food needs. He said the AfDB will continue working with Malawi to support both emergency relief efforts and long-term development programmes aimed at building resilience against future shocks. The support is expected to bring relief to thousands of Malawians during the lean season, ensuring access to food and helping families survive until the next harvest.