By Patience Longwe and Lesnat Kenan

Lilongwe, April 11, Mana: Parliament has concluded an 8-week meeting in the 51st Session, marking the end of the six-year plenary session.

Speaking during the adjournment in parliament on Friday, Leader of the House, Richard Chimwendo Banda, expressed gratitude to members of parliament from both sides for their collaborative efforts in passing key legislation Bills.

"Key highlights of the budget sitting was first in the education sector, government has prioritized education, with initiative such as constructing 11,000 school blocks, promoting teachers and providing learning materials

Tertiary education has also received attention, with support for students in public institutions" he said.

Chimwendo also added that in agriculture sector, vulnerable farmers will benefit from social protection programs, including the affordable input program.

"The budget allocates 99 billion kwacha for irrigation development, aiming to reduce reliance on rain-fed agriculture.

He, therefore, emphasised that there is hope for Malawi, citing the president's leadership and critical sector initiatives.

"The government's efforts aims to motivate teachers, support students, and empower farmers, ultimately driving economic growth and development" he said.

As the parliamentary session comes to close, members reflect on their achievements and look forward to the future.

President Lazarus Chakwera officially opened the session of parliament and 2025/2026 budget meeting on February 14,2025.

Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Simplex Chithyola Banda presented a K8.08 trillion 2025/2026 budget on February 28, 2025.

Parliament has in this meeting, also passed bills including bill no. 13 of 2025, appropriation bill and bill no.13 of 2025, value added tax bill among others.