By Paul Madise

Lilongwe, July 9, Mana: Security Expert, Aubrey Kabisala, has appealed to private security institutions in the country to offer support that would supplement government’s efforts aimed at creating safe haven destination for investors.

Kabisala told Malawi News Agency (MANA) amidst the escalation of private security institutions and companies in the country saying private security agencies play a significant role in security.

Kabisala said Malawi 2063 goal under sustainable peace and security highlights that sustainable development cannot be achieved without peace and national security.

"The main state actors in the security arena may not sufficiently provide safety and security required to attract investors and retain human resources as the state security sector, such as police, is limited. As such, not every Malawian or an investor who would love to have security personnel cannot access them from police hence private security agencies fill the gap," he has said.

Kabisala, therefore, appealed to human resource managers from various private security institutions to embrace professionalism in their conduct.

The appeal follows public concerns of some security companies who have been transferring and deploying security officers involved in theft to work for other security agencies and companies instead of holding them accountable of their offenses which perpetuate the vice.

"Transferring staff from one institution to another with the intention of hiding criminal offense is not an acceptable Human Resources Management practice," he said.

However, Kabisala commended the growth of private security institutions in the country saying it supports government's interventions in reducing unemployment and enhancing safety and security.

National Police Spokesperson, Peter Kalaya, echoed the significance of collaborative efforts by Malawi Police and private security institutions in enforcing and maintaining peace and order in the country.

Kalaya, however, criticized the act of transferring and deploying security officers to clear justifications emphasizing that such practices compromise police investigations.