President Peter Mutharika has appointed Harold Mwala as Auditor General, replacing Stephenson Kamphasa.

The appointment is effective Monday 18th June 2018.

According to the appointment letter signed by Chief Secretary, Lloyd Muhara, Mwala’s appointment is subject to Parliament approval in line with Section 184 (3) of Malawi Constitution.

“I write to inform you that it has pleased His Excellency the President to appoint you to the position of Auditor General (Grade B) at the National Audit Office with effect from 18th June 2018,” writes Muhara in the letter.

Mwala was until his appointment a director of finance at Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc.