The Government of the Republic of Malawi has the following Ministries under three categories:

1. General Administration

• Justice and Constitutional Affairs
• Foreign Affairs
• Lands, Housing and Urban Development
• National Defence
• Internal Affairs and Public Security
• Development Planning and Cooperation
• Finance

2. Economic Services

• Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development
• Transport and Public Infrastructure
• Industry and Trade
• Labour
• Natural Resources, Energy and Environment

3. Social and Community Services

• Education, Science and Technology
• Health
• Youth Development and Sports
• Persons with Disabilities and the Elderly
• Tourism, Wildlife and Culture
• Information and Civic Education
• Local Government and Rural Development
• Gender, Child Development and Community Development