Malawi’s Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha has moved to shut down mounting speculation over the state of the country’s economic reforms, insisting to Parliament that key trade measures and development financing remain firmly on track — despite growing rumours to the contrary. Facing tough questions from MPs, Mwanamvekha flatly dismissed claims that trade reforms had stalled, revealing that the relevant trade measures had already been gazetted and branding suggestions of administrative delays as unfounded. The Minister also moved to quash reports that had sent shockwaves through political circles — claims that a K27 billion development loan from international lenders had been lost. Mwanamvekha reassured the House that development partners, including the OPEC Fund and the Qatar Fund, remained firmly committed to backing Malawi’s development agenda. The robust exchange comes at a critical time for Malawi’s economy, with lawmakers pressing government on multiple fronts over its handling of key financial partnerships.