Reports reaching Shire Times indicate that the Director General of the Immigration Department Charles Kalumo has resigned in the wake of threats from discontented staff planning a strike aimed at his removal tomorrow.
A statement circulating on social media, the dissatisfied employees had notified three airlines—Malawi Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and Kenya Airways—about the impending protest.
Dated June 5, 2024, the letter was also sent to the Malawi Revenue Authority, the Transporters Association of Malawi, and all travel agents, warning that Immigration Department staff would down tools on Thursday if the Ministry of Homeland Security did not address their grievances by the close of business today.
Reads the notice: “You are therefore advised that there shall be no Immigration services in all formations including, and importantly so, all airports. Take note that we shall note hesitate to announce resumption of services once our concerns are addressed.”
With this development, it means services will proceed as normal tomorrow.
