ZIKUTHEKA: Chakwera tours development projects in Zomba

Business was brought to a halt, and the mood was electric today Friday 19th July 2024 as His Excellency, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi, toured development projects in the south-eastern city of Zomba.

Upon his arrival, President Chakwera, accompanied by First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera, was welcomed at Zomba Main Market by Vice President Right Honourable Dr. Micheal Bizwick Usi, Mayor of the City of Zomba Councillor Christopher Jana, top government officials and Zomba business tycoons.

As he toured the market, President Chakwera purchased a number of commodities as way of empowering the jovial vendors who sang different songs in honour of the first citizen.

From the Main Market, President Chakwera was taken around the magnificent Zomba Stadium where he was briefed about the progress of the project which is nearing completion.

Addressing a crowd of people that flocked the stadium to see him, President Chakwera assured the people that his administration will ensure that all projects that he promised Malawians will be finalized.

He said his dream is to give a chance to Zomba residents to also watch international games.

Speaking earlier, Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture Richard Chimwendo Banda praised the Chakwera led administration for ensuring that the people of Zomba have a modern stadium as opposed to the previous dilapidated one.

Zomba Mayor Councillor Christopher Jana praised Chakwera for finalizing projects that were abandoned many years ago.

From the stadium, the Malawi leader inspected Domasi Community Hospital, a facility that stood neglected since 2012 but Chakwera has finalized the project.

President Chakwera is now presiding over the official handover of the Domasi New Infrastructure and Nalikule College of Education at Domasi College of Education in the area of Senior Chief Malemia in the same district.