public sector reforms Archives

Fired White says politicians will not change Malawi’s destiny

Sep 24, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

Former Chief Director for Public Sector Reforms Seodi White says politicians cannot change the destiny of this country. White who was removed from the public sector reforms on Wednesday said her biggest takeaway from the… ...

Over 300 pieces of legislation in Malawi require amendments – Chilima

Sep 23, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima says more than 300 pieces of legislation in Malawi need amendments to unlock implementation of reforms. He made the remarks on Wednesday when he met Speaker of Parliament Catherine Gotani Hara,… ...

Chilima tells water boards to improve access to piped water

Sep 17, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has urged water boards to improve access to piped water and ensure that the country gradually graduates from boreholes. Chilima made the remarks during a meeting with management teams of the… ...

Chilima challenges SMEDI on disbursement of K75 billion

Sep 15, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has challenged Small and Medium Development Institute (SMEDI) to demonstrate that it can manage to disburse loans apolitically to small businesses under the planned K75 billion loan programme. Chilima made the… ...

Chilima cautions Roads Authority on contracts

Sep 12, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has told the Roads Authority (RA) to seriously change the way it conducts business, especially on awarding of contracts for construction of roads. Chilima who is also Minister of Economic Planning… ...

Chilima sends back MIM bosses over poor presentation

Sep 09, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima on Wednesday sent back Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) bosses over a poor presentation on reforms, and the Malawi Veep described the presentation as the most uninspiring since he resumed his… ...

Illegal dismissals, transfers cost Malawi K29 billion

Sep 03, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Attorney General Chikosa Silungwe says Malawi has lost K29 billion in two financial years due to illegal dismissals and re-deployment of government employees. Silungwe revealed this in a letter to Vice President Saulos Chilima, Secretary… ...

Chilima tells Blantyre Water Board to end erratic water supply by Oct 2

Sep 02, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has given Blantyre Water Board (BWB) 30 days to improve water supply in the commercial city. Chilima issued the ultimatum today when he met management of the board. "It is completely… ...

Don’t frustrate efforts to fix ESCOM – Chilima tells employees

Sep 02, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has warned Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) employees that they will face severe consequences if they attempt to frustrate government's efforts to fix ESCOM. Chilima, who is also Minister of… ...

Chilima wants unprofessional accountants banned

Sep 02, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has told the Malawi Accountants Board (MAB) to de-register accountants involved in mischief. Chilima made the remarks on Tuesday when he MAB management. The vice president said MAB must enhance its… ...

Chilima assures MRA of no interference

Sep 02, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has assured Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) that there will be no interference in its operations from the Tonse Alliance administration. Chilima made the assurance on Tuesday when he met MRA management.… ...

Malawi Veep tells MACRA to depoliticize

Aug 27, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has told Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to stop acting like a regulator of politics. During a meeting with MACRA management on Wednesday, Chilima said MACRA should depoliticise and its employees… ...

Chilima resolves EGENCO, ESCOM dispute

Aug 25, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has ended the dispute between Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) and Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) over electricity payment arrears which choked operations of the two institutions. Chilima who is also… ...

Tonse Govt will not be afraid to replace non-performers – Chilima

Aug 19, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima says the Tonse Government wants to create jobs but it will not be afraid to fire non-performers in the public service. Chilima who is also Minister of Economic Planning and Public… ...

Chilima thanks US for video conferencing equipment

Aug 17, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has expressed gratitude to the United States of America for donating video conferencing equipment to the Public Sector Reforms Department. Chilima who is also Minister of Economic Development and Public Sector… ...