By Joseph Mtendere Ligowe

Blantyre, September 28, Mana: Ministry of Lands on Friday engaged members of Blantyre District Council, including chiefs, to sensitize them on the new Land Act that is encouraging land owners to register their land including customary land.

Speaking during the meeting, Director of Administration in the Ministry of Lands, Dr. Victor Chinyama Sandikonda, stressed the need to register customary land.

“When one registers his or her land, it shows ownership and there is proper care because he or she becomes responsible for the land they own. This also helps in reducing land conflicts as there will be certificate of ownership. So, we are encouraging communities to take advantage of this Act,” said Sandikonda.

Senior Chief Kunthembwe welcomed the development saying he will work with government so that people should register their land.

“We have a lot of land conflicts and if this initiative comes into existence it will ease and reduce conflicts in our areas,” said Senior Chief Kunthembwe.