Parliamentary committee cautions WASAMA on water tariff hike proposal

Hendry: tariffs must consider the poor

By Martha Chikoti

The Parliamentary Cluster Committee on Agriculture, Irrigation and Natural Resources and Climate Change has advised the Water Services Association of Malawi (WASAMA) to prioritise the poor before proposing for water tariff adjustments.

Speaking on Friday after meeting with WASAMA representatives and Water Boards, the committee chairperson Tiaone Hendry, emphasised that any tariff changes should prioritize the welfare...