By Chisomo Phiri
The acting Director General(DG ) of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services(DICS), Macloid Anamchuma Kalindang’oma, has expressed disappointment over reports of corruption within the department.
Speaking during a meeting with immigration officers in Blantyre, Kalindang’oma emphasized that his leadership will not tolerate officers demanding money for services already paid for by Malawians.
“We must work together to redeem our department’s name and portray a positive image by stopping corruption,” he said.
Kalindang’oma assured that no officer will be shielded if investigations reveal their involvement in corrupt practices.
He said to combat corruption, the Immigration department has reestablished a working relationship with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).
“This collaborative effort aims to ensure transparency and accountability within the department,” said Kalindang’oma.
Last year,ACB arrested eight immigration officers and two civilians involved in alleged corrupt practices related to the issuance of passports at the Lilongwe office of the DICS.
