By Pickson Chipeso

Lilongwe, May 25, Mana: The Secretary General of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Richard Chimwendo Banda, who is also the Minister of Local Government Unity and Culture, has assured the people of Chatata that government is set to distribute relief maize to the area as soon as possible.

In his remarks made on Saturday at Chatata ground in Lilongwe, Banda said the government will provide direct support to the area.

"We have made a promise that the government will support them, and we will ensure that they receive the assistance they need," he said.

Banda also emphasized the need for peace and unity during the upcoming general elections.

"Malawians need to move in unity to ensure peace, so as a party, we are committed to promoting peace and stability and will not tolerate violence in this country," he said.

Director of Youth to the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), who is also the Deputy Minister of Transport and Public Works, Baba Steve Malondera, highlighted the act of violence and challenges faced by women and young men who have their goods taken away by city officials.

Malondera added that it is time for city officials to have a human face and allow small-scale businesses to thrive, and taking goods from vendors is unfair and affects their livelihoods. These small-scale businesses need support, not harassment. He said they will engage with city officials to find a solution.

"We need to put in place a proper system to help city officials clean the city while also supporting small-scale businesses," Malondera explained.