CDEDI Demands AG Halt New Passport Supplier Procurement
CDEDI alleges that the government is in the process of engaging a new supplier following the expiry of the K897 million six-month E-Techno Systems contract in August.
Lilongwe, Malawi-The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) is demanding that Malawi's Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda, halt the process of procuring a new passport supplier and revert to Techno Brain, writes Wendi Mkandawire.
CDEDI alleges that the government is in the process of engaging a new supplier following the expiry of the K897 million six-month E-Techno Systems contract in August.
"We are concerned that the government will spend not less than K69 billion to build a parallel system," said CDEDI executive director Sylvester Namiwa.
"We demand that the government revert to Techno Brain to save taxpayers' money."
In a written response, Nyirenda referred CDEDI to the Ministry of Homeland Security and the Immigration Department, saying he does not handle public procurement.
Meanwhile, Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Homeland Security Dr. Steven Kayuni said, "There is no rolling back on Techno Brain. The procurement process for a new supplier has started, and we believe that PPDA [Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority] guidance within the law will wrap up shortly."