By Fazila Tembo

Norwegian Deputy High Commissioner to Malawi, Bjarne Garden says cooperation among state agencies and stakeholders could lead to Malawi making tremendous progress in its fight against entrenched corruption.

The envoy also urged the Government to adequately fund state agencies that are on the frontline in the war against graft, saying this will improve Malawi’s key economic indicators.

“Corruption is a spoiler and the country’s economic growth depends on a graft-free environment,” Garden said.

The envoy’s statement comes amid a heated turf battle between state agencies that are thwarting the launch of a vital Government project aimed at investigating and prosecuting financial crimes in Malawi. Continue reading Norwegian envoy urges state agencies and stakeholder unity in Malawi’s graft fight →