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Rumphi’s Big Build: Paying Contractors Right | Malawi News
Rumphi’s big move: 5 billion Kwacha in new CDC-funded projects rolling out this September, with strict rules for contractors to deliver quality, on-budget, on-time work — or risk delays. Local rep Mathews Mtumbuka, an engineer himself, made it clear: timely payments are non-negotiable to keep things moving. Projects include hospital shelters and laundry areas, road repairs, and 47 community initiatives across the district — all set to wrap by January 2027. Council’s got vetted contractors, and locals are urged to watch over materials to prevent theft. This isn’t just about bricks and mortar —…
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