AGRICULTURE Minister Mtolo Phiri says government intends to amend Article 153(2) to reintegrate MPs into local councils to enhance service delivery, stating that MPs are controllers of CDF with little say in approving projects. Speaking at a Town Hall meeting in Chipata, Thursday, Phiri, who spoke in Nyanja, said the absence of MPs in local councils was problematic in the effective delivery of services in constituencies. “The other point is that you are aware that as your MP I am not a member of Chipata Council. We were removed. In 2011 I was part of the council until 2016, but as at now, I am not. As an MP I am not part of the council and yet we MPs...
