Roads Authority Terminates Contract with Three Construction Companies

By Twink Jones Gadama

The Roads Authority (RA) has terminated its contract with Hema, Dika, and Fargo construction companies, who were working on the Ntchisi-Dzaleka M7 road. RA spokesperson Portia Kajanga confirmed the development, citing unspecified challenges with the three companies.

Without elaborating on the challenges, Kajanga stated that the authority is currently identifying another contractor to take over the project.

The target is to resume work in November this year.

A visit to the site revealed that some equipment has been withdrawn, with Kajanga explaining that it has been taken to another site.

However, not everyone is pleased with the decision.

Willy Kwambwandira



CSAT Executive Director Willy Kwambwandira expressed concern over the authority’s move to terminate the contracts.

Kwambwandira’s concerns highlight the potential implications of the decision on the project’s timeline and overall progress.

The termination of the contract raises questions about the future of the Ntchisi-Dzaleka M7 road project.

With the search for a new contractor underway, stakeholders will be watching closely to see how the situation unfolds.

The Roads Authority’s decision to terminate the contract may be a necessary step to ensure the project’s success, but it also underscores the challenges that can arise in large-scale infrastructure projects.

As the situation develops, one thing is clear: the people of Malawi are eager to see the Ntchisi-Dzaleka M7 road completed.