By Wadza Botomani
The government has called upon all heads of public institutions to lead efforts in promoting transparency and accountability within the public service. The objective is to build trust among Malawians and ensure effective governance across all sectors.
This appeal was made by Dr. Janet Banda SC, the Deputy Secretary to the President and Cabinet and Head of the Presidential Delivery Unit, during the opening of a three-day Public Sector Integrity Lab in Lilongwe on Tuesday. She emphasized that the meeting would focus on transforming discussions into actionable plans.
“Over the next three days, we will review issues raised during the pre-lab engagement and prioritise them into a concrete roadmap for reform. This roadmap must reflect our collective aspirations and inspire confidence in Malawians,” Dr. Banda stated.
She further explained that the outcomes of the lab are expected to fundamentally reshape the country’s integrity landscape. The goal is to foster not only improved systems but also a culture that inspires trust and pride, ultimately reflecting the Malawi that its citizens envision.
The initiative to hold these integrity labs stems from a directive by President Lazarus Chakwera. He instructed the Presidential Delivery Unit to convene meetings for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to enhance transparency, accountability, and public service delivery. This directive was issued during the official opening of the Commercial High Court building in Blantyre on April 30, 2025.
The event has drawn participation from high-level officials representing key institutions, including the Malawi Police Service, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, the National Registration Bureau, the Prison Service, and the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
