OPC denies Zunaid Moti Ambassadorial role reports
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has dismissed as false social media claims that South African businessman Zunaid Moti has been appointed to a diplomatic position by the Malawi Government and given preferential treatment, including government contracts.
In a statement signed by Chief Secretary Justin Saidi the OPC described the allegations as malicious and aimed at misleading the public, tarnishing the government’s image, and undermining confidence in the administration of President Peter Mutharika.
The OPC also clarified that the government has maintained a moratorium on the issuance of new mineral licences since the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) assumed office.
According to the statement, the moratorium was instituted to allow for a compliance audit and to clear the mining cadastre system, which had become congested with both active and inactive licence holders.
No new mineral licences have been issued during this period, contrary to claims circulating online.
The OPC further stated that Moti has not been appointed to any government or diplomatic position and has not received any preferential treatment from the state.
