Malawi is above its neighbours when it comes to citizen’s accessibility to water, but scores poorly in hygiene and sanitation, a new report has shown. An economist has since blamed the poor ranking on hygiene and sanitation on misuse of resources allocated to these sectors. In a report which the Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency (Csat) in collaboration with […]
by JONATHAN PASUNGWI in National News It has emerged that some unscrupulous vendors have raided rural areas in the country and are buying national identity (IDs) cards from some beneficiaries of 2021/22 Affordable Input Programme (AIP) to access the subsidised fertiliser. In an interview yesterday, Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency (Csat) executive director Willy Kambwandira said his organisation […]
Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) yesterday said the K1.9 trillion 2021-2022 National Budget, which Finance Minister Felix Mlusu presented in Parliament yesterday, is premised on unrealistic revenue expectations that could be swept away by the Covid-19 pandemic. The party’s spokesperson on finance Joseph Mwanamvekha said he foresees revenue being subdued and expenditure increasing. He said: “Many things will not be […]
by Golden Matonga in National News Martha Chizuma, the popular Ombudsman, is President Lazarus Chakwera’s choice for new director general of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). Secretary for Justice and Solicitor General Reyneck Matemba confirmed Chizuma’s appointment yesterday, saying State House has written the Minister of Justice notifying his office of the President’s decision. Appointed new ACB boss: Chizuma Her appointment […]
by Joseph Mwale 29/01/2021 in Editors Pick, National News Findings by Transparency International (TI) in its Corruption Perception Index (CPI) show that corruption continues to worsen in as Malawi as it ranked 129 out of 180 countries after scoring just 30 points. The score reflects a continued downward spiral as the country scored 32 points in 2018 and was on […]
Government-owned microfinance firm National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef) has admitted that it is struggling to recover loans disbursed last year under the Democratic Progressive Party administration. About K6.8 billion was disbursed nationwide when Neef was operating as Malawi Enterprise Development Fund. In response to a questionnaire, as to how they have been enforcing repayments, Neef public relations and marketing officer […]
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in the country on Tuesday, but details of his itinerary are sketchy except confirmation that he will also meet President Lazarus Chakwera. Blair arrived through Kamuzu International Airport around 5am on Tuesday and jumped into a waiting vehicle under police escort, according to sources at the airport. Was in the country on Tuesday: […]