President Peter Mutharika says his government has made significant achievements during its first year in office, including the introduction of free secondary education and improvements in food security.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), Mutharika said his government was committed to ensuring that no qualified student is denied secondary education because of lack of money.
He said the government has also strengthened the higher education loans programme, with support from the banking sector enabling more students to access loans for their studies.
Mutharika said his administration is also working to address challenges surrounding foreign exchange and fuel availability.
He said the government was putting measures in place to improve access to forex and ensure a more stable supply of fuel.
On food security, Mutharika said his government had managed to make progress in ensuring that the country has enough food.
He said these achievements give him confidence that his administration is moving in the right direction.
Mutharika is speaking as he marks one year since taking office.
