The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has reduced by 40 percent the number of officers seconded to the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), The Daily Times has established.
The number has dropped from 250 officers last year to 150 this year.
The reduction follows an agreement signed in Blantyre on Thursday by Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga and MRA Commissioner General Felix Tambulasi.
Despite the cut in personnel, the two institutions have reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration.
Under the renewed partnership, MPS and MRA will enhance coordinated enforcement efforts, including the establishment of joint taskforces made up of police officers deployed to selected border stations and other operational areas.
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In a communication, the MPS attributed the reduction to the increased adoption of digital revenue collection systems, in line with State President Peter Mutharika’s drive for digital transformation across government operations.
The service said the move is expected to save millions of Kwacha and aligns with the government’s broader austerity measures.
During the signing ceremony, Tambulasi said collaboration remained vital in combating smuggling, protecting public revenue and strengthening national security.
Luhanga, on his part, stressed the partnership’s role in building institutional capacity and enhancing operational efficiency.
