Another senior executive was allowed to escape to Botswana. In view of this, it is quite probable that ailments at PCC will live with us for ever. But probably more annoyed was the finance minister himself who said he will not accept any nonsense to allow any PCC boss to be extravagant because Malawi needs to move forward. THE recent flood of foreigners into Malawi whether masquerading as refugees, businessmen, religious teachers, tourists or experts of some sort, has coincided with an increase in illegal immigration, violent crime and the spread of dangerous weapons from across the border. Foreigners coming from Mozambique, Zambia and Tanzania or any other country find easy access into this country, to settle either as investors, refugees, tourists or mere adventurous criminals.
Nobody knows how they enter the country or acquire residence and work permits or business licences.
Some even come from as far as India and Pakistan to work in this country as expatriates in shops of their kith and kin, without a qualification of any sort. And nobody questions them. There are many factors that contribute to the loose atmosphere along the borders with our neighbours. The most serious one is corruption which has taken root in every sector of our society. With the increasing rate of poverty, one cannot rule out the possibility of corrupt malpractices taking place in processing papers of these foreigners, permitting them to stay or work in this country.