Chanza is new Blantyre City CEO
Government has at last hired Alfred Chanza as the new chief executive officer (CEO) for Blantyre City Council (BCC) replacing Ted Nandolo.
The appointment comes exactly a year after government picked him to act as CEO following Nandolo’s indefinite suspension on allegations that he was exercising ministerial powers in executing some of his duties.
Both Chanza and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Kondwani Nankhumwa confirmed the development in separate interviews on Tuesday.
Nankhumwa said the appointment offer letter was sent to Chanza last week and government was waiting for him to append his signature on the contract once he agrees with the terms and conditions.
The minister also disclosed that Nandolo’s suspension had been lifted and he has since been redeployed to the Malawi Gaming Board as one of the directors.
On his part, Chanza, who was principal secretary (PS) ll at Ministry of Labour before being appointed as acting CEO, expressed gratitude to government for entrusting him with responsibility.
“The onus is now on me to show what I am capable of doing for the city as well as the government. But above all, I thank God for this. Surely, the appointment did not just come,” said Chanza, who is an industrial relations specialist.
He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Commerce (industrial psychology) and a Master of Arts degree in Labour Relations and Human Resources, among other academic qualifications.
Chanza is a seasoned local government administrator having joined government as local government officer in 1995.
He served as BCC director of administrative services between 2006 and 2014 before his appointment as PS ll for Ministry of Labour by former president Joyce Banda.
