Economic, political, and governance experts have expressed confidence in the newly appointed cabinet, saying most of the appointees have the capacity to deliver.

Economist Christopher Mbukwa has hailed President Peter Mutharika’s decision to appoint a lean cabinet of 24 members, describing it as a significant step toward fiscal consolidation and prudent management of government resources.

However, he has urged the new ministers to uphold the rule of law and serve in the best interests of Malawians.

"This cabinet must focus on integrity and service. Upholding the rule of law and prioritizing the needs of Malawians will be key if they are to regain public trust,” said Mbukwa.

Political scientist Wonderful Mkhutche says he believes the appointed ministers are capable of delivering, although only a few are technocrats directly aligned to the ministries they will lead.

Mkhutche adds that the appointments reflect President Mutharika’s attempt to balance political loyalty with administrative competence.

“What we are seeing is a cabinet that tries to strike a balance between experience and political reward. The real test will be how these ministers translate policy into tangible results for Malawians,” said Mkhutche.

Meanwhile, governance expert Dr. George Chaima has pointed out what he describes as a visible lack of regional balance in the new cabinet. Nonetheless, he expressed optimism that the appointees have the potential to deliver on national priorities.

“While regional representation could have been better, what matters most now is performance. Malawians want results, not just political symbolism,” said Dr. Chaima.

Among those appointed, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) spokesperson Shadric Namalomba is now Minister of Information and Communications Technology, while Chimwemwe Chipungu has been named Deputy Minister of Health and Sanitation.