The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has urged the government to recover billions of kwacha allegedly lost through fraudulent transactions at Salima Sugar Company Limited (SSCL).

Speaking at a media briefing in Lilongwe, CDEDI executive director Sylvester Namiwa accused SSCL executive chairperson Wester Kossam of mismanaging the company and “turning it into his own estate.”

He alleged that Kossam hired relatives, awarded questionable contracts, and continued drawing a salary despite his tenure expiring in 2024.

According to CDEDI, a K1.3 billion sugar import contract was awarded to ESTT Holdings, reportedly linked to politician Ronald Mdoka, but no sugar was delivered.

The organisation also claims that SSCL has failed to recover K2.3 billion paid out ea

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