March 1, 2021 Watipaso Mzungu – Nyasa Times 2 Comments
Youth activists in Malawi have expressed concern over delays by the government to appoint Board of Directors for the State-funded National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM).
Minister of Youth and Sports, Ulemu Msungama, engaged youth leaders in a discussion where he also committed to address the anomaly
The activists have described the situation as retrogressive and unhealthy towards youth development in the country.
President Lazarus Chakwera reconstituted various parastatal boards including the NYCOM Board in September 2020. However, the reconstituted board received backlash from the council’s affiliates, saying it is illegal because it did not follow the Youth Act.