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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>The Ministry of Water and Sanitation announces in a statement the commencement of free water connection effective Friday, April 1, 2022. This follows President Lazarus Chakwera\u2019s Tonse government policy direction on commencement of free water connection services.<\/p>\n

\u201cTraditionally, the Water Boards have been connecting customers upon receipt of connection fees. This system has, however, been a barrier for low-income households to access clean water and safe sanitation.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a result, among low-income households, there has been a high prevalence of water-borne diseases and poor school performance,\u201d reads the statement in part. The statement signed by Minister of Water and Sanitation Abida Mia, further clarifies that Government expects that following the new policy,<\/p>\n

\u201cThe attainment of the aspirations in Malawi 2063 will be accelerated and the country will be on a steady path to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring \u2018Clean Water and Safe Sanitation for All\u2019 by 2030,\u201d says Mia,<\/p>\n

Mia communicates that government has formulated guidelines, which will be outlined at a press briefing to be held next week Tuesday and that water boards are follow the order in making available to consumers. Malawians are also expecting the government to announce the commencement of free electricity connection.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Malawi. The Ministry of Water and Sanitation announces in a statement the commencement of free water connection effective Friday, April 1, 2022. This follows President Lazarus Chakwera\u2019s Tonse government policy direction on commencement of free water connection services. \u201cTraditionally, the Water Boards have been connecting customers upon receipt of connection fees. 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