Vice-President Saulos Chilima has expressed his deep disgust with management team of the Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) calling their presentation the most uninspiring portrait of an organization since he resumed working on public sector reforms. MIM’s poor show forced Chilima to cancel the discussion halfway through and sent the team back to fully prepare […]
Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima has hailed South Africa-based striker Frank ‘Gabadinho’ Mhango, for becoming the first Malawian to win the Premier Soccer League (PSL) top scorer’s award. Gabadingho, who stars for Orlando Pirates, has had to share the gong with Highlands Park’s Peter Shalulile. Vice –President Chilima in a statement said the achievement is not […]
Vice-President Saulos Chilima met the Judiciary management to appreciate the progress of the reforms that they are undertaking as well as to discuss new areas of reform, giving assuarance that the Tonse administration, which President Lazarus Chakwera is leading, remains committed to supporting the justice delivery system- not in words but in practice. The Veep, […]
Vice-President Saulos Kalus Chilima has challenged the Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) to be innovative and start thinking outside the box if the council is to attract sponsors from the private sector. Chilima, fondly known by his initials SKC, lamented the deteriorating standards of sports in the country, stressing that the council has a […]
Vice-President Saulos Chilima has given Blantyre Water Board (BWB) management 30 days to address the endemic problem of dry taps in Malawi’s commercial capital, Blantyre and its environs. Chilima, who met with the BWB management as he continues with engaging parastals on Public Reforms, said it is unacceptable that people should stay for two days […]
Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima has expressed satisfaction with the financial status of the Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) and the strategic direction it is taking to achieve its goals. However, Chilima says he is concerned with the mess that is at the Electricity Supply of Malawi (ESCOM), which he believes is responsible for the financial […]
Vice President Saulos Chilima has send a loud and clear message to the accounting fraternity — shape up or ship out — urging Malawi Accountants Board (MAB) to de-register accountants involved in mischief. The vice-president made the remarks when he met MAB management on Tuesday in Blantyre. Chilima, who is also Minister for Economic Planning and Development […]
Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima has reaffirmed the commitment by his Ministry of Economic Planning and Development to champion the implementation of national plans. Chilima has also assured that his ministry will ensure that relevant policies are in place while the National Planning Commission (NPC) becomes the permanent home for defining the country’s long and medium […]
Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima has expressed worry over the perennial losses the Malawi Posts Corporation (MPC) has been making since it was unbundled from the Malawi Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (MPTC) some 20 years ago. Chilima made the remarks in Blantyre on Wednesday at the start of his technical meetings with parastatal organizations based […]
Despite its commercial viability, Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) says it has huge liabilities and wants a bailout on its K4.9 billion tax arrears and K1.2 billion in pension arrears. This was revealed during technical meetings which State vice-president Saulos Chilima had with Parastatals based in the Southern Region to appreciate the reforms being implemented. However, […]
The Ministry of Economic Planning and Development and Public Sector reforms which is headed by Vice President Salous Chilima has successfully helped to resolve a long standing dispute between Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) and Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) over electricity payment arrears. A statement released on Tuesday and signed by the Vice President’s […]
A social and governance commentator Makhumbo Munthali has said the orientation workshop for cabinet ministers and deputy ministers has been organised a bit late by government when office holders have already hit the ground 45 days. President Lazarus Chakwera said on Monday when he opened the workshop that it has been organised to set ministers up […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has urged his Cabinet ministers to embody the five pillars of his ‘Hi-5’ agenda which is premised on; servant leadership, prospering together, ending corruption, rule of law and national unity. He said toward that end, the minister will have his full support and confidence, as well as that of all Malawians. Speaking […]
Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima has urged government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to recognize and appreciate the role Planning Units in the attainment of the country’s development agenda. Chilima made the remarks Friday during his meeting with Directors and Deputy Directors of Planning from various MDAs following a commitment he made as Minister of […]
Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima has challenged the private sector and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) based in the Northern Region to be innovative by adopting unorthodox ways of doing business in order to contribute to the attainment of the public sector reforms. Chilima made the remarks in Mzuzu on Wednesday morning after engaging players […]
Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima has described the state in which a state-run Sunbird Mzuzu Hotel is as very poor, not befitting a hotel in the 21 century. He has since ordered that renovation should be done one facility as a matter of urgency. Chilima made the directive in Mzuzu on Tuesday at the start […]
The Non-Governmental Organizations Board (NGO Board) has advised NGOs to align their interventions to Malawi Growth and Development Strategy (MGDS III) and district development plans (DDPs) so that their interventions can have meaningful impact on Malawians. NGO Board Director of Economic and Monitoring Services, Geoffrey Chimwala, emphasized that by aligning their work to MGDS III […]
Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima has commended the Government of the United States of America (USA) for donating Video Conferencing equipment that the Public Sector Reforms Department through its Local Government Accountability and Performance (LGAP) Programme. Chilima said at a time when Covid-19 is limiting us from physical interaction, such technical assistance for virtual communication […]