GOVERNMENT TO BORROW MONEY FOR 6JULY

Opposition Umodzi Party (UP) President John Chisi has urged Malawi government to borrow money for this year’s Independence Day celebrations arguing that it is an important day for the country.The development follows reports that Malawi will not have the celebrations on July 6 due to financial hiccups that the country is grappling with.

Reacting on the matter, Chisi blamed government for calling off the national event arguing that the decision does not make any sense.John ChisiChisi; Made the call.“First of all this is a national event and we do have it once in a year I don’t think putting aside it makes sense, if government has no money it should go and borrow for us to celebrate,” said Chisi.He added that if government fails to provide resources for the event it should not organise any political rally in the country.When making the announcement earlier this week, Chief Secretary to the Malawi Government George Mkondiwa said there will just be a national service of worship in commemoration for the day Malawians attained self-rule from its colonial master Britain.Last year, Malawi government used K300 million for its 51st Independence Day celebrations held in Blantyre.