By Vincent Khonje

Mchinji, June 27, Mana: The National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) Senior Civic Education and Public Relations Officer, Masozi Kasambala has said stakeholders in the water sector play a critical role in managing and conserving water resources.

Kasambala made the remarks in Mchinji on Tuesday during a stakeholders meeting aimed at equipping them with the necessary technical knowledge so that they are empowered to properly conduct their role in water resource conservation.

"As you know, Malawi 2063 vision serves as our development blueprint; under the Agenda we must achieve urbanization, industrialization, commercialization, and agricultural productivity. Sustainable water resources are essential for attaining these pillars, which is why it is imperative for all stakeholders, including Area Development Committees (ADCs), to be well-versed in water resource management," said Kasambala.

Principal Community Development Officer for Mchinji, Joyce Mtukuso expressed gratitude to the NWRA for engaging the ADCs on water resource issues.

"As a council, we rely on ADCs for any development matters. I am pleased that they have been briefed on their responsibilities and expect them to implement what they have learned," said Mtukuso.

Chipiliro Phiri, chair of the ADC from Traditional Authority (TA) Zulu, thanked the NWRA for organizing the meeting.

"We were not aware that we needed to register if we need to use water resources. Now we have a better understanding of many aspects of water resource management, including where to obtain a license after registering to use government water resources," Phiri said.

The NWRA established in 2013, operates under the laws of the Malawi government, focusing on the sustainable management and conservation of the nation's water resources.