Deputy Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Abida Mia on Friday visited Staff Development Institute (SDI) at Mpemba in Blantyre to follow up on reports that the land meant for the college expansion had been dubiously sold to private developers.
Abida Mia during the meeting at Mpemba SDI over land issue
The land is located close to SDI and was previously under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture.
The land was initially designated for the construction of Mpemba Community Hospital to replace Mpemba Health Centre but private developers were putting up residential property.
Mia has since assured SDI management that government will resolve the issue of the alleged land encroachment before private developers proceed with their plans.