Following Treasury’s release of K1.1 billion to procure COVID-19 prevention items, the National Anti-Corruption Alliance (NAC) has called on the government to be transparent and accountable in the procurement.

NAP comprises the Malawi Law Society (MLS), Church and Society of the Livingstonia Synod, Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) and Youth and Society, represented by NAP chairperson Moses Mkandawire, who signed a statement that called on the government should be clear as to where they are procuring materials and when they will be delivering such materials.

 “There is no one to deny the fact that there are cracks in our procurement systems, which provide potential risks and opportunities for corruption. Therefore, we demand more transparency and accountability in any Covid-19-related procurement” said the statement.

The K1.1 billion is part of K15 billion that the government has set aside to combat the spread of the pandemic.