Chithyola Raises Hope On Struggling Economy

New Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda has given Malawians hope that the local economy will bounce back strongly if all players contribute their rightful roles.

President Lazarus Chakwera on Saturday night appointed Chithyola Banda to the role in a mini cabinet shake-up, replacing Sosten Gwengwe who is now at the Ministry of Trade Commerce and Industry.

In his maiden interview on Sunday, Chithyola Banda thanked Chakwera for the trust and confidence placed in him and praised God for what he called a divine calling to serve the nation at a time when it needs economic solutions to solve the current challenges.

Chithyola Banda, who is currently on his way to IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings taking place in Morocco said “this appointment as a litmus test to young people to showcase the abilities that would help address the economic challenges”.

Chithyola has since pleaded with Malawians to give him time to manage what he calls quick fixes for the economy to rebound while saluting Gwengwe for the good job he did as Finance Minister.