British envoy says too early to determine whether Malawi is doing great on Cash Gate

British envoy to Malawi Michael Nevin said it’s too early to determine whether the country is making strides on the Cash Gate issue.

Speaking in an interview with Nyasa Times in Lilongwe, Nevin acknowledged the efforts government has put so far to make sure that those involved on the issue are brought to book.

“The authorities have taken some action so far, we have seen some people being arrested with some being prosecuted so far. Again, it is very rare for a country to allow foreign expertise to do forensic
audit, that too is also a good step,” he said.

Asked if these actions were enough to give credit to the government, Nevin said it is too early.

“As of now I can’t say I am are convinced  because government has an action plan in place and we are yet to know how far it has been implemented,” he said.

On the notion that government has arrested small fishes and protecting the big fishes, Nevin declined to comment saying it’s not up to them to say who is supposed to be arrested.