HIGH HOPES AND HARD REALITIES: MZIMBA SOUTH CALLS FOR FAIRNESS AND TRANSPARENCY IN JOB SELECTIONS
Disappointment has struck Mzimba South due to the lack of successful applications for the CARD Enumerator positions. The Centre for Agricultural Research and Development (CARD) attracted numerous hopeful candidates looking to make a difference in agricultural research in Malawi. However, despite the overwhelming response, only a few candidates were selected, leaving many feeling disillusioned and frustrated. The applicants, including recent graduates like a hopeful from Mzuzu University, saw this opportunity as a way to apply their knowledge and skills to benefit their region. The competitive selection process left many qualified candidates without any feedback on their rejections, leading to concerns about transparency and fairness. Community members have raised questions about the selection process, with rumors of favoritism and nepotism circulating. While the CARD representative emphasized that the selection process was based on merit, they acknowledged that not ...