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MPICO Plc donates MK1m towards Lilongwe City Summit

Maravi Post Reporter

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-A leading provider of landed property solutions in Malawi, MPICO Plc has donated MK1 million to Lilongwe City Council towards City Summit on May 24, 2023 at the Bingu International Conventional Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.

Speaking during the sponsorship presentation ceremony, Elliot Jambo, the company’s Head of Property Services said the company was delighted to support the hosting of the summit which serves as a platform for collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of ideas that will shape the future of Lilongwe city.

Jambo said “By hosting this event, Lilongwe showcases its potential as a hub of opportunity and progress. With our sponsorship contribution, we aim to support the successful organisation and execution of the Summit”.

According to Jambo, through the sponsorship, MPICO Plc hopes to strengthen its partnership with Lilongwe City Council which it shares a common understanding of driving economic growth, sustainable development, and social progress.

“You may wish to know, MPICO Plc is committed to contribute to helping Malawi achieve the Malawi 2063 aspirations, particularly pillar number three which speaks to urbanisation. Our company aligns with the vision that Urban centers are critical for the economy. They provide jobs, markets, and efficient land use” he said.

Speaking on behalf of the Mayor, Lilongwe City Council Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Macloud Kadammanja said the council is grateful to MPICO for the sponsorship and assured the company that the sponsorship will contribute to the success of the summit.

“This sponsorship is a relief to us for it has saved us from the foreseen and unforeseen problems that we are facing as we are preparing for this summit,” he said.

The Lilongwe City Summit brought together stakeholders from various sectors to strategise and collaborate in the development of the city.

MPICO is a member of Old Mutual (Malawi) Limited, a leading financial services provider in Malawi.

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Local Govt Minister Chimwendo calls for action against street vending

Maravi Post Reporter

By Edwin Mbewe

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Minister of Local Government, Unity, and Culture, Richard Chimwendo Banda, has issued a directive to the Lilongwe City Council (LCC) to take immediate action against illegal street vending.

Chimwendo made this appeal during the Lilongwe City summit held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Bingu International Convention Centre.

The minister emphasized that addressing the issue of illegal street vending does not require a long-term plan.

He therefore urged the council to explore alternative measures to ensure clean streets.

“We have already engaged with the street vendors and communicated with them. We have emphasized the importance of not removing them forcefully.

“But they need to understand why it is necessary to relocate to designated areas for selling their merchandise. However, we strongly condemn any violent actions against vendors as they are fellow Malawians,” said Chimwendo.

Lilongwe street turn into market place

During group discussions, Rodson Kabambe, a businessperson in the city, suggested that vendors require civic education to understand why the government, through the City Council, intends to remove them from the streets.

Kabambe added that the increase in illegal street vending is partly due to corruption among City Council authorities and individuals masquerading as vendors while engaging in theft.

In addition to addressing illegal street vending, the summit delegates also deliberated on waste management, infrastructure development, and green and leisure activities. Possible resolutions were formulated for each area.

Regarding waste management, Minister Banda expressed dissatisfaction with the City Council’s performance, stating that achieving a clean city does not require a long-term plan. He gave the council a one-month ultimatum to effectively manage waste in the city and all markets.

Chimwendo assured the public that updates on the actions taken in response to the raised resolutions would be provided within six months.

Both the ministry and the city council are committed to addressing the concerns raised, particularly the targets they have set for themselves.

The city council also presented its vision for Lilongwe City during the summit.

Mayor Richard Banda urged all vendors to relocate to the designated markets. He further mentioned that stakeholders such as the World Bank are ready to assist in implementing certain projects.

The summit was under the theme, “My City My Responsibility, Together Building the City We Want”.

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NBM donates MK5m towards Lilongwe City Summit

Dorica Mtenje

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has donated MK5 million to Lilongwe City Council (LCC) for the upcoming Lilongwe City Summit which has been rescheduled for Wednesday May 24, 2023.

Making the Donation on Tuesday, May 23, NBM Senior Manager Shadreck Malenga said the bank has made the donation as they believe in positive change.

Malenga said the bank aims at the developing the country’s cities.

Receiving the donation, LCC Mayor, Richard Banda said the one-day-summit will bring together different stakeholders to discuss development of the city.

The city summit was expected to be held on today, May 23 2023 but was rescheduled to tomorrow May 24 following the Presidential function that is being scheduled on the same place.

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Lilongwe City Summit on May 24

Maravi Post Reporter

By Edwin Mbewe

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The much awaited Lilongwe City Council summit is expected to take place on Wednesday, May 24, at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in the capital Lilongwe.

The summit was initiated scheduled for Tuesday, May 23.

As per communication from Lilongwe City Council (LCC) the change has come up due to some technical challenges beyond the council’s control.

“Lilongwe City Council wishes to inform partners, citizens and stakeholders that due to some technical challenges beyond our control, the City summit which was scheduled for Tuesday has been moved to Wednesday 24th.The start time and venue still remain unchanged”, reads part of LCC statement signed by its Spokesperson Tamara Chafunya.

Some of the activities expected to take place during the summit including facilitation on waste management, facilitation on street vending, facilitation on infrastructure development and on green and leisure among others.

Originally the summit which is the first of its kind was slated for March 15, 2023 but was postponed due to the Cyclone Freddy that hit hard the Southern part of Malawi.

The Summit is under the theme, “My City My Responsibility, Together Building the City We Want“.

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Lilongwe Council appeals for sponsorship ahead of City Summit

Maravi Post Reporter

 

By Edwin Mbewe

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Lilongwe City council is calling upon well wishers, partners and sponsors to help them meet the MK40 million budget for the forthcoming summit slated for March 15, 2023 at the Bingu International Convention Center (BICC).

The call has been made by the Mayor of the City his Worship Richard Banda on Tuesday March 7, 2023 at the City’s Civic offices Chamber during the press briefing, in the Capital Lilongwe.

He said the Lilongwe City Summit which will be first of its kind will have impact on how to develop and beautify the City that happens to be the Capital of Malawi.

“It is a privilege to have this summit as Lilongwe City being the first time to be done, citizens have brilliant ideas that if taken into account they can help improve the face of the City hence the idea of organizing the summit so that every stakeholders attend and give out their ideas.

“I’ m urging all the stakeholders, residence, Private partners to be part of the summit and share different ideas which will help to beautify and develop the city. After this summit we believe there will be a lot of changes within the City”, said Banda.

In his remarks Chief Executive Officer for Lilongwe City McCloud Kadamanja said the main aim of the summit is to discuss challenges many people have been complaining such as hygiene, poor infrastructures, street vending among others.

“The summit will give platform to the citizens and City Council officials to map the way forward on how to develop and deal with other challenges. As City Council, we saw it important to come up with the initiative as on our own we can’t manage to address all the challenges, let the citizens know that the development of the city is not only in the hands of City Council but also in all stakeholders and citizens”, Kadamanja highlighted.

The first ever Lilongwe City Summit will be conducted under the theme “MY CITY MY RESPONSIBILITY, TOGETHER BUILDING THE CITY WE WANT and will dwell on four pillars which are: Waste Management, Street Vending, Greening and Leisure and Infrastructure development.