Malawi: MP Lunguzi Calls for Review of National Airline Deal
Outspoken
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Dedza East member of parliament Juliana
Lunguzi has argued that there should be a review of the joint venture of
Malawi government and Ethiopian Airlines on Malawian Airlines, saying
it is not benefiting the country.
Lunguzi said in parliament in her contribution the President Peter Mutharika’s State of the Nation Address (Sona).
She asked government to submit a report outlining the benefits of the country.
“We
need a report from the Minister of Transport and Public Works on how
much this counry has benefitted from Malawian Airlines,” said Lunguzi.
“We
need this report because some of us have received reports that the deal
is not benefitting Malawi. Now, if Malawi is not benefitting, why do we
still need it?.”
Under
the terms of the agreement, Ethiopian Airlines hold a 49 per cent
shareholding in the start-up carrier with the remaining 51 per cent
equity in the hands of the Malawian Government and Malawian private
investors.
Through
this strategic partnership, Ethiopian and Malawian Airlines offer
harmonised flight schedules so as to provide seamless and best
connectivity options for travellers within, to and from the Southern
Africa region.
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