The Construction Industry Regulatory Authority (CIRA) has deregistered three construction firms and suspended four others following disciplinary proceedings that found them guilty of various forms of professional misconduct, including the submission of falsified qualifications, poor workmanship, and failure to adhere to construction standards.
In a statement issued by the Authority, CIRA said the sanctions followed a disciplinary hearing conducted by the Board’s Disciplinary Committee, which assessed cases involving breaches of the Code of Ethics for Contractors.
Among the firms suspended is Bobex Chinthu Banda, trading as Wotazs Group Construction, which received a three-year suspension for executing works below acceptable construction standards and using inappropriate construction materials. The suspension took effect on September 24, 2026.
Two companies, Kalinda Construction Limited and Vir-Nam Group Limited, were each suspended for five years after being found guilty of professional misconduct in violation of the industry’s ethical code. Both firms are barred from operating in Malawi’s construction sector until their suspensions expire.
CIRA also deregistered three contractors for allegedly submitting falsified academic qualifications during public procurement processes. The affected firms are Precious Mzungu, trading as Apule Construction; Emily Gilbert, trading as Success Investments; and Letus Mandowa, trading as Modern Ways Contractors. Their deregistration took effect on September 24, 2026, effectively prohibiting them from operating in the construction industry.
In another case, Lamson McFray Lunda, trading as Ekari Building Contractors, was suspended for four years after being found responsible for failing to exercise due care and diligence, resulting in the collapse of a wet concrete slab during construction.
The regulator has cautioned government institutions, private sector clients, developers and the public against engaging any of the sanctioned firms, noting that the Construction Industry Act prohibits unregistered or unlicensed contractors from operating in Malawi.
CIRA further warned that employing the services of an unregistered contractor constitutes a criminal offence under the law. The Authority urged all stakeholders to verify the registration status of contractors before awarding contracts or procuring construction services.
Chief Executive Officer Eng. Gerald T. Khonje said the disciplinary measures demonstrate the Authority’s commitment to upholding professionalism, ethical conduct, quality standards and public safety within Malawi’s construction industry.
The sanctions come as regulators continue to strengthen oversight of the construction sector to ensure compliance with industry standards and protect the integrity of public and private infrastructure projects across the country.
