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Chanthunya appointed new board chairperson of Central Region Water Board

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President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has appointed Ronald Chanthunya as the new Board Chairperson for the Central Region Water Board (CRWB).

The appointment follows the dissolution of previous ones whose tenure expired.

CRWB oversees eight districts in Malawi, and they include Ntcheu, Dedza, Salima, Nkhotakota, Kasungu, Mchinji, Dowa, and Ntchisi.

In an interview on Sunday, Chanthunya expressed gratitude to the appointing authority and President Chakwera, in particular, for entrusting him with the stewardship of the esteemed Board.

Ronald Chanthunya, the new Board Chairperson for the Central Region Water Board

He acknowledged the confidence placed in him and committed to fulfilling his mandate with diligence and excellence.

Chanthunya emphasized the importance of water, stating that it is life. He plans to provide strategic leadership to ensure the long-term success of the Central Region Water Board.

He said his goals include establishing prudent systems, through implementation of the robust risk management measures and adhering to approved strategic goals.

Chanthunya added that he will strive to uphold high standards by ensuring the Blboard operates with the highest standards of corporate governance and ethical goals, aligned with “The Malawi Code II” and the code of best practices for corporate governance in Malawi.

Chanthunya brings valuable experience to his new role, having previously served on the National Economic Empowerment Fund Board and the Blantyre Water Board.


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