By Capital FM,President Lazarus Chakwera
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United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi has outlined a series of promises aimed at reshaping Malawi’s economy and governance, stressing transparency in international agreements, job creation for young people, and reforms in energy development.Speaking during the presidential debate last evening, Muluzi said one of his priorities will be ensuring that Malawians are fully aware of bilateral agreements signed with other nations, including China.“I will make sure that Malawians know every agreement that is signed between our country and other nations. Transparency is the foundation of trust in leadership,” said Muluzi.On the issue of refugees, Muluzi promised continued protection and support, highlighting the need for a humanitarian approach. “We will keep providing safety and care for refugees so that they live without the difficulties they often face. It is our duty to uphold dignity and compassion,” he explained.Muluzi also touched on employment opportunities, especially for the youth, stressing that his government will create jobs locally through investment in mining companies. “The first step is to create jobs here at home through mining and other industries so that our young people are not forced to seek low-paying jobs abroad,” he said.Energy remained another strong point in Muluzi’s agenda, where he emphasized diversification of power sources to meet the growing demand. “We will invest heavily in alternative sources of energy such as solar so that more Malawians can have access to reliable electricity,” said the UDF leader.On financial reforms, Muluzi expressed support for transforming the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) into a bank, aligning with an earlier proposal by President Lazarus Chakwera.“I agree with the idea of turning NEEF into a bank. This will provide wider access to financial services for ordinary Malawians and strengthen our economy,” Muluzi stated.Meanwhile, UTM’s Dalitso Kabambe, who shared the debate stage with Muluzi, took a different stance on several issues. While Muluzi backed the NEEF transformation, Kabambe opposed it, arguing that corruption within the institution must first be addressed. Kabambe also stressed the need for structured policies on international deals and pledged to expand electricity access within his first two years in office.
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