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A political rally planned as a campaign start by Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda in Nkhota, Kasungu district has ended in tears.
Some people threw stones at those attending the event.
In response, police used tear gas, which caused everyone to leave the area.
The chaos led to the Malawi Congress Party’s security and police taking the minister and other important guests, including guest of honor Lawrence Chakakala Chaziya, Minister of Lands Deus Gumba, and the party’s deputy publicity secretary Ken Nsonda, away from the scene.
Chithyola was organizing the rally to begin his campaign for re-election in the upcoming September 16 parliamentary election.
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Communities in Mangochi have expressed disappointment over the slow progress of the Mlambe Irrigation Scheme, with only 48 hectares of land planted with maize crop this year against a targeted 200 hectares.
The observation was made on 14 August 2025 when the new Board Members of Greanbelt Authority inspected the scheme to appreciate the progress made on the scheme.
Senior Chief Mponda and Board Chairperson of the Mlambe Irrigation Scheme Water Users Association Victor Malunda questioned the reason behind the underutilization despite receiving a significant allocation of 21 billion kwacha, comparing to 1.2 billion kwacha received the previous planting season.
“We are confused that last year they utilized 48 hectres of land with an allocation of 1.2 billion kwacha while this year the allocation was hiked to 21 billion kwacha but as we are speaking, again only 48 hectres have been utilized, ” wondered Malunda.
While praising the cordial working relationship with Greanbelt Authority, the two leaders push the blame on the contractors “Eistein Construction” working at the site for delays, urging them to up their game.
The Eistein Construction Managing Director Kenneth Khonje defended that construction works are progressing well and that they will complete construction of the 400 hectres they were given within the specified time frame.
Responding to the complaints, Henry Mloza Banda, the new Board Chairperson of the Greenbelt Authority pledges to assess the situation and find solutions, emphasizing the importance of stakeholders’ sense of ownership and systematic approach.
Mloza Banda however expressed satisfaction with rate at which the crop is growing, saying if the whole 200 hectres were utilized the people in district would be good secure.
The Mlambe Irrigation Scheme has the potential to utilize 800 hectares of irrigation land, and its full utilization could significantly enhance food security and economic benefits for the local community.
