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Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Building - Capital Hill, Lilongwe, MALAWI The Minister meeting chiefs from Machinga and Mangochi Districts (Liwonde, May 2012) The Minister lays the foundation stone of new Mbuumbuzi Market (June 2012) A visit by the Minister to newly constructed Mangochi Market (July 2012) Celebrating the Official Launch of the Rural Infrastructure Development Programme (RIDP) (Lilongwe, June 2012)

Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development

The Minister
Hon. Mrs Grace Z. Maseko,MP
     Minister for Local Government

About the Ministry

Based on the Malawian Constitution of 1995, the Local Government Act of 1998 and the National Decentralisation Policy of the same year, Malawi is devolving decision-making powers, functions, responsibilities and resources to local governments, called Councils.

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development is mandated to lead in this exercise.

Latest News

  • New Thyolo Market inaugarated
  • Do not engage in Politics-Minister tells chiefs
  • Government applauds vendors for smooth relocation
  • Zomba chiefs told to grow commercial crops
  • Mangochi modern flea market to open soon - Minister
  • Nkhotakota website
  • Traditional Leaders in Malawi (NAMES Distribution)

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    Ministry of Local Government
    and Rural Development
    Capital Hill
    P.O Box 30312
    Lilongwe 3

    +265 1 789 388

    +265 1 788 389 (Fax)

    mlgrd@localgovt.mw

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