During a three day orientation for Chitipa district council members, the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has told Chitipa District Council to consider bringing infrastructure development in markets to make sure there is development efficiency to both business dwellers and the council.

A representative of the ministry, Macloud Kadam’manja said that taxpayers expect from the council, in terms of rehabilitation of their business environment. There is a provision in local government act that the council at least should utilize 25% of its budget to developments which includes market infrastructures, so that when people are paying taxes should appreciate.”

Council Chair for the district Wedson Sinkhonde said they lacked knowledge on how they can operate their daily endeavours, while acknowledging the impact of the training, in that regard. During the meeting, council members and Members of Parliament were also urged to refrain from conflicting each other on monetary grounds meant for development saying this jeopardises development of their areas.