BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi government has recalled all Public Relations Officers (PROs) with immediate effect, as confirmed by the Minister of Information, Shadreck Namalomba

The investigation has also revealed that, some of the PROs recalled including Grace Kapatuka, Principal Communications Officer for the Presidential Taskforce on Covid-19 and Cholera; Mphatso Nkuonera from the Ministry of Lands; Pauline Kaude from the Ministry of Gender; Nellie Kapatuka from the Ministry of Labour; Tionge Kampondeni from the Ministry of Mining, Watson Maingo from the Ministry of Transport; and Gift Chiponde from Ministry of Education.

However, investigations by Maravi Post reveal that some PRO officers have not met their fate, including; Adrian Chikumbe and Loness Gwazanga both in the Ministry of Health, and Christopher Kapachika Banda from the Ministry of Education.

Chikumbe and Kapachika were not assigned by the Ministry of Information which is the policy holder, but were just handpicked by some political cadres, allegedly due to their loyalty to the Malawi Congress Party (MCP).

Mphatso Nkuonera, former PRO in the Ministry of Lands, expressed his gratitude in a farewell message that he dropped on Monday, on a WhatsApp forum, stating, “It’s time to say goodbye… You were available 24/7, and I am very grateful, kindly support the incoming.”

When contacted, Minister of Information and Government Chief Spokesperson, Hon. Namalomba confirmed the recall, saying, “The government has indeed recalled all PROs.”

The recall comes amid concerns about the role of PROs in government and their potential influence on public opinion.

The development has sparked speculation about the government’s intentions and the future of the PROs.

The Malawi government has been under pressure to ensure transparency and accountability in its operations.

The recall of PROs may be seen as a step towards achieving this goal.

Further details are awaited on the implications of this move and the government’s plans for the PROs.

The Maravi Post