Blantyre tragedy sparks calls for building safety overhaul

MPs bemoan poor buildings

Members of Parliament yesterday lamented the impact of prolonged court orders that have prevented some local authorities from demolishing dilapidated buildings in cities, saying such delays have put lives at risk. The discussion in Parliament in Lilongwe followed a ministerial statement by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri, who informed the House that a wall collapsed at Mapanga in Blantyre, killing three people and in…

Blantyre tragedy sparks calls for building safety overhaul

This article was originally published on Malawi24">Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. The collapse of a building wall in Blantyre that claimed three lives and injured 21, has triggered renewed calls for sweeping reforms to Malawi’s building safety regime. The issue dominated proceedings in the Malawi National Assembly on Monday with Members of Parliament warning that weak enforcement, delayed court cases and poor urban planning are…