Malawi’s Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is set to hold a highly anticipated press briefing this Wednesday to unveil the findings of a pilot land ownership audit conducted in Lilongwe – findings that are set to implicate some of the country’s most powerful figures. According to an invitation letter seen by this publication, Minister of Lands Chimwemwe Chipungu will personally preside over the briefing, which is expected to shed light on widespread irregularities uncovered during the audit process. ‘The Ministry embarked on the Land Ownership Audit exercise in February 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen land administration systems, promote accountability in land ownership and enhance transparency and efficiency in the management of land resources,’ the invitation reads. It remains to be seen whether Wednesday’s briefing will name the individuals implicated publicly, or whether further legal or disciplinary action is being considered against those found to have benefited from irregular land allocations. Ministry officials have not yet responded to requests for further comment ahead of the scheduled press briefing.