….Lilongwe Water Board signs MoU with Malawi Police to deal with vandalism…

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) is losing MK7.5 billion annual illegal connections representing 10 percent of non-revenue water losses.

The development has therefore compelled the board to join forces with the Malawi Police Services (MPS) for intensified security and enforcement of laws on culprits.

The two parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will among others see police officers stationed at the LWB promises for speedy handling of cases.

Speaking on Friday, March 7, 2025 after signing of MoU at Malawi Police headquarters in the capital Lilongwe LWB Chief Executive Officer Sili Mbewe observed that non-revenue water losses remain a challenge the board is grappling with in the provision of water and sanitation services.

Mbewe said the MOU will help to deal with non revenue water.

“So with this signing of MOU will help to reduce vandalism and other criminal activities,” he said.

In her remarks, MPS Commissioner responsible for Human Resource Violet Magwaya assured of implementation of the pact to deal with vandalism.

She said there is need for all stakeholders to join hands and fight the crime in the country.”

“As a security agency, will continue to protect lives and properties of all Malawians including Lilongwe Water Board property so that you are able to give us quality water services,”she assured.

The Commissioner said its sad to see that thugs have been busy vandalising Water Board property

“As Malawi Police will ensure that all found breaking the laws and vandalising the board properties will be arrested,”

She said will deploy disciplined police officers so that they are able to work professionally without interference.

Magwaya therefore appealed to the board to ensure that their welfare will be looked into since they will have to change their work place.

Of late there has been widespread vandalism which has seen thugs stealing water board metres and pipes.

According to LWB MOU has already started bearing fruits because 13 cases have already been investigated and seven have been tried in court where suspects have been convicted.