Government to abolish construction of Tele-centeres

Government will abolish construction of Tele-centeres that were earmarked for improving ICT access in the country arguing the program has not benefited Malawians as it was being politicized

Minister of information Gospel Kazako disclosed in the national assembly when he was responding to questions regarding the future of the project

According to Kazako government though of abolishing the program and replace it with connect a school program as a way of sustaining matters of ICT for future generations

He said in the new program the Tele-centres will be built in schools so that anyone can benefit

Tele-centres program was initiated under Democratic Progressive Party DPP government about 7 years ago in different district councils as a way of maximizing communication channels through ICT programs