General elections are underway in Malawi, with over seven million registered voters electing their next president, members of parliament and ward councillors.

Various members of Parliament disagree with the Ministry of Works and Transport on parameters set regarding the lifespan of government vehicles, adding that they have the capability to far exceed those parameters. They argue that the limit equates to a waste of public funds.

Some Members of Parliament commended the Health Minister for a new approach to ensuring that government pharmacies no longer face shortages in medicine.

However, her mention that they had inherited a failing system raised interest among members of the Independence Patriots for Change.

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP John-Louw Mouton has given notice of a motion seeking to extend the National Assembly's sitting on Thursday, 11 September, until all items on the Order Paper are addressed. 

Concerns were raised in Parliament about the recent cases of children consuming alleged spoilt food in the Kavango regions, with questions raised about whether the Ministry of Education is doing anything to address the situation at school hostels.

Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah delivered a ministerial statement in the National Assembly on the implementation of the National Youth Entrepreneurship Fund, which is capitalised at N$500 million. 

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development has concluded oversight follow-up visits to community hostels across 14 regions.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations, and Community Development is urging individuals bidding for government tenders to be realistic and only take on projects they can fully deliver on.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civil Relations and Community Development has expressed satisfaction with the completion of most educational capital projects in the ||Kharas Region. 

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Petitions has embarked on capacity-building training aimed at strengthening its ability to review international treaties.