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Registrar General, Counsel Chikumbutso Namelo, has disclosed that his office is undergoing reforms in preparation for its transition into a parastatal, a move aimed at strengthening efficiency and service delivery.
Namelo, briefing the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Honourable Charles Mhango when he visited his office in Blantyre yesterday, disclosed that the office collected K10 billion in revenue last year, largely through business registrations, surpassing its targets and contributing significantly to the national budget.
He noted, however, that staff remuneration remains a major challenge, given the demanding nature of the work which requires employees to remain in the office.
Solicitor General and Secretary for Justice, Honourable Gertrude Lynn Hiwa, SC, who accompanied the Minister, commended the Registrar General and his staff for their dedication, stressing that the success of the office rests on the commitment of its workforce.
She urged Registrar General to establish favourable conditions of service to motivate staff as the institution transitions to parastatal status.
The Minister commended the Registrar General’s office for its achievements, particularly in archiving and digitalisation.
"I encourage you to keep pace with regional and international standards to remain competitive," he said.
Mhango also conveyed greetings from President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika and emphasised the importance of integrity, hard work, patriotism, and fairness in public service. He urged senior staff to mentor new employees, called for continuous training to enhance productivity, and reiterated government’s commitment to treating all employees professionally and impartially.
The Minister is today visiting Directorate of Public Prosecutions offices in Blantyre and other institutions.
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