By Chisomo Phiri
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested former director of administration and corporate affairs at the Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC),Bob Chimkango, on allegations of misusing allowances.
According to the ACB Principal Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Egrita Ndala,the bureau’s investigations revealed that Chimkango received fuel and subsistence allowances totaling K7,430,820 in 2019 for attending a High Court constitutional case in Lilongwe unrelated to MHC’s interests.
He is set to face charges for abuse of public office, as outlined in Section 25B (1) and Section 34 of the Corrupt Practices Act.
The arrest of Chimkango underscores the ACB’s commitment to tackling corruption and ensuring accountability among public officials.
