By Chisomo Phiri
Malawi First, a pressure group led by activist Bon Kalindo, has given the government a ten-day ultimatum to address several issues affecting the country’s citizens.
The grouping is demanding changes in the way three key agencies the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), the National Registration Bureau (NRB), and the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) operate.
Specifically, they want the MRA to suspend the implementation of Tax Stamps and engage in meaningful consultations with stakeholders.
They also want the NRB to overhaul its registration process to make it more inclusive and efficient.
Furthermore, they are calling on the MEC to reform its electoral laws to allow Malawians to register to vote using alternative forms of identification, not just national registration identification.
Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, Kalindo indicated that if their demands are not met within the ten-day deadline, they will organize nationwide demonstrations.
