PRIVATE SECTOR CALLS GOVT TO HEED TO ITS ADVICE – Malawi News

During the launch of the of the 16th national agriculture fair in Blantyre, the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI), called out the government for not taking heed of advice from the Chamber and other stakeholders.

MCCCI President, Prince Kapondamgaga, made the criticism, using example of the Control of Goods Act which was passed by Parliament last year but whose regulations are not in place yet. “Besides, the Special Crops Act and the Agriculture (General Purpose) Act are being reviewed at a snail’s pace by the Ministry of Agriculture.” said the concerned Kapondamgaga.

“These laws constitute stumbling blocks to the growth of the agriculture sector. Sometimes we get dejected as stakeholders when our advocacy goes unheeded, and yet we know it is the right advice,we therefore, expect that this time around the government will act with sincerity,” Kapondamgaga said.