Local Government Minister Ben Phiri urges councils to exercise caution in the management of public finances

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri has called on local councils to exercise caution in the management of public finances and avoid corruption. Phiri made the remarks in Blantyre when he opened a series of orientation meetings for councillors and other local government officials aimed at strengthening their understanding of council operations […]


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