Malawians are angry and shocked as new details emerge about businessman Gangata and his growing control over major public-linked contracts.
Just as the country was still reeling from the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) security contracts scandal, fresh reports say Gangata’s company, Master Security, has now taken over CEAR/Nacala Logistics. To many citizens, this looks like the same name popping up again—and again—where big money is involved.
This is happening while ordinary Malawians are struggling to survive. Taxes are high. Food and fuel prices are soaring. Jobs are scarce. Public services are failing. Yet, a small group of politically connected individuals appears to be getting richer by winning one major contract after another.
Many people believe this sends a dangerous message: that state institutions are being treated like personal businesses, and that power is being used to benefit a few instead of the nation.
Malawi, citizens say, is not a playground. Public institutions are meant to serve everyone, not to be shared among those close to power. When the same companies keep winning strategic contracts, questions must be asked about fairness, transparency, and conflicts of interest.
The public mandate given to leaders on 16 September 2025 was clear. Malawians voted for leaders to protect public resources and improve lives—not to allow wealth to be concentrated in a few hands.
This anger is not about jealousy or politics. It is about fairness and respect. People want answers. They want to know why the same individuals keep winning big while millions sink deeper into hardship.
Many warn that silence will only make things worse. Corruption, once normalized, destroys institutions and hope.
Those in power are being reminded of a simple truth: authority comes from the people, and it can be taken back. Malawians are watching closely. Patience is running out.
One message is growing louder across the country:
Malawi deserves better—and Malawians are demanding it.
