Please note that the World Bank has given Malawi $600,000 (about MWK270 million) for the floods. The expectation is that the funds will be used for activities that facilitate opening up access to flooded areas such as temporary bridges and the related logistical support.

Successful my foot! what this country needs is a total re-think on addressing environmental degration and proper settlement planning. It is clear that there is excessive plunder of the primary environment especially the wanton cutting of trees, mostly for short-term and cheap benefit. Additionally, most of the victims are living in undesignated and disaster-prone areas. This is what government needs to address in both the short and long-term. This to me, is the brutal truth!