VILLAGE HEADMAN URGEDIN LIWONDE

Group Village Headman (GVH) Kaudzu in Liwonde, Machinga has urged his subjects to desist from vandalizing Central East African Railways (CEAR) property, mainly the railway line passing through his area. GVH Kaudzu said this during the safety and vandalism sensitization meeting held jointly with CEAR officials on Thursday. The Chief said his subjects and surrounding communities appreciate CEAR’s commitment to develop the area. He also took trouble to refute claims that his subjects ones vandalizing CEAR’s materials. “We don’t have any problem with the railway line, but it is so pathetic that whenever something bad has happen the name that comes out is Group Village Headman Kaudzu but the railway line has passed through a number of villages,” said Chief Kaudzu. He further appealed to CEAR to carry out investigations over claims the company’s property is vandalized by its personnel like security guards. On his part CEAR Communications and Corporate Image Manager Chisomo Mwamadi said they have taken note of the Chief’s concerns and promised to cement the cordial relationship between them and the communities for the country’s betterment. “We have heard of the issues raised by chiefs and community members. Investigations are still ongoing to establish how some of our officers are involved. Once we establish that indeed some of our people are involved, disciplinary action will be taken,” said Mwamadi urging the general public to report people who are involved in any malpractice and their identity will not be disclosed. CEAR Safety Analyst Kondwani Guta and Social and Community Relations Manager Towera Ng’ambi also attended the sensitization meeting.