Malawi: Government Orders Council Officials to Live in Duty Stations, Cracks Down On Absenteeism and Misuse of Resources

Malawi: Government Orders Council Officials to Live in Duty Stations, Cracks Down On Absenteeism and Misuse of Resources

Government has issued a sweeping directive ordering all local council officials to reside in the districts where they are officially posted, in a move aimed at restoring discipline, improving service delivery and curbing the abuse of public resources.

Council officers told to relocate to duty stations Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has ordered council officers to reside where their designated duty stations are located.  This move aims to address growing concerns over absenteeism and inefficiency caused by long-distance commuting. In a circular, Secretary for Local Government and Rural Development Moses Owen Chimphepo states that this follows growing concerns […] The post Council officers told to relocate to duty statio…

Government orders council officials to live in duty stations, cracks down on absenteeism and misuse of resources - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

Government has issued a sweeping directive ordering all local council officials to reside in the districts where they are officially posted, in a move aimed at restoring discipline, improving service delivery and curbing the abuse of public resources. In a hard-hitting memorandum dated February 3, 2026, Secretary for Local Government and Rural Development Moses Chimphepo […] The post Government orders council officials to live in duty stations, …