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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Renewed government efforts to revive the long-stalled Mombera University project in Mzimba are drawing praise\u2014but also sharp reminders that Malawians expect action, not another cycle of promises.<\/b><\/p>\n

The decision to appoint Second Vice President Enock Kamzingeni Chihana to champion the project is being interpreted as a signal that the Arthur Peter Mutharika administration is serious about resuscitating the initiative, which has remained dormant for nearly seven years.<\/p>\n

Former Vice President Khumbo Hastings Kachali welcomed the move, describing it as long overdue and critical to restoring momentum on a project first conceived under the late Bingu wa Mutharika.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a strategic decision demonstrating government\u2019s determination to develop Mombera University. It has been close to seven years since any meaningful work was done,\u201d said Kachali.<\/p>\n

He noted that initial groundwork\u2014including internal road infrastructure\u2014had already been completed during a previous administration, but the project stalled in the past six years.<\/p>\n

Kachali did not mince words, accusing the administration of Lazarus Chakwera of neglecting the project entirely, resulting in lost time and delayed opportunities for the Northern Region.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut better late than never,\u201d he added, expressing optimism that the latest appointment could finally push the project toward completion.<\/p>\n

Mombera University is expected to become the first purpose-built university in the Northern Region, envisioned as a specialised institution focusing on agriculture, livestock, dairy production, mining, and basic sciences. It was originally planned to follow the successful establishment of the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Thyolo.<\/p>\n

Kachali said the university has the potential to transform Mzimba and the wider Northern Region, much like MUST has done for Thyolo.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we can have a similar structure like MUST in Mzimba, it will be a positive development for the nation,\u201d he said, adding that the delay has also stalled other planned projects such as the proposed University of Marine Biology in Mangochi.<\/p>\n

Traditional leadership has also weighed in, with Inkosi ya Makhosi M\u2019mbelwa V urging government to move beyond rhetoric and deliver on its promises.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not just for Mzimba\u2014it is a national project that will benefit all Malawians,\u201d said the chief, who previously facilitated the provision of land for the university without compensation.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Patrick Kabambe, Chief Executive Officer of the Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC), said progress on financing remains uncertain, revealing that his office is yet to receive formal project proposals requiring private sector investment.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have had discussions with the Office of the Second Vice President on exploring public-private partnership options, but no formal submissions have been made,\u201d Kabambe said.<\/p>\n

Chihana has indicated that government aims to complete the university and enrol its first cohort of students by the end of 2027\u2014a timeline that will be closely scrutinised given past delays.<\/p>\n

Beyond the university project, Kachali used the moment to highlight broader infrastructure gaps in the Northern Region, including the long-awaited international airport for Mzuzu.<\/p>\n

Drawing comparisons with Tanzania, he argued that improved air connectivity is critical for regional development.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou would want people in Mzuzu to fly directly to South Africa or Zambia or Dar-es-Salaam instead of going through Lilongwe,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He also called for accelerated investment in tourism-related airport infrastructure, including the proposed Mangochi International Airport.<\/p>\n

On road infrastructure, Kachali painted a bleak picture, warning that nearly 60 percent of Malawi\u2019s bitumen roads have outlived their lifespan.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a nightmare travelling between Lilongwe and Blantyre or to other parts of the country. Government must adopt deliberate strategies to revamp road infrastructure,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

While the renewed push for Mombera University has been welcomed, the underlying message from stakeholders is clear: Malawi cannot afford another stalled flagship project. The real test will not be in announcements\u2014but in delivery.<\/p>\n

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