MDF's $30 million equipment deal bypassed procedures, court told Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

MDF's $30 million equipment deal bypassed procedures, court told Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

A senior procurement official has told the High Court of Malawi Commercial Division that a $30 million (about K52.5 billion) military equipment contract awarded by the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) was executed without following proper procurement procedures. Jonathan Kantayeni, a procurement specialist from the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA), testified on Tuesday […] The post MDF’s $30 million equipment deal bypassed pr…

K53 Billion Military Deal in Court: Ex-Army Chief Testifies as Govt Fights $30M Interest Claim

Every Malawian could feel the pinch if government loses a court battle over a controversial military equipment contract worth over K53 billion. Former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander General Henry Odillo took the stand in the High Court in Lilongwe on Monday, testifying in a case where Attorney General Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda is challenging a $30 million […] The post K53 Billion Military Deal in Court: Ex-Army Chief Testifies as Govt Fights …

Procurement specialist faults MDF contract

Procurement specialist Jonathan Kantayeni has told the High Court of Malawi Commercial Division that the disputed $30 million (about K52.5 billion) Malawi Defence Force (MDF) military equipment contract flouted procedures. Standing in the dock as State witness in a case where businessperson Shiraz Ferreira of SF International is suing the Malawi Government for $6.9 million (about K12 billion) in compound interest over delayed payments, Kantayeni…