Government against monopolised contract awarding

Government has re-emphasized the need for equitable awarding of contracts through adherence to proper procedures and vetting processes for purposes of equitable wealth distribution.

Minister of Information, Gospel Kazako, made the remarks on Monday in Lilongwe during a press briefing held alongside Malawi’s Attorney General, Thabo Nyirenda.

Kazako said there are a few individuals who have amassed wealth for a long time in the country to the disadvantage of most Malawians.

“We are against predominantly few families amassing wealth. These individuals and their families control every sector of the country; they even have the power to control the political landscape,” said Kazako.

The Attorney General, Thabo Nyirenda, said government is ready to address incidences of shady awarding of contracts and irregularities concerning procurement of government equipment.

The Ministry of Information will be holding weekly media briefings as one way of addressing emerging issues affecting Malawians.

Source:Mana