Government says the suspension of a sit in by Minibus Association of Malawi (MOAM) is an opportunity for the two parties to engage into a constructive dialogue.

Briefing the media in Lilongwe, government spokesperson Gospel Kazako said authorities understand concerns raised by MOAM and the matter can be dealt with through contact and dialogue.

According to Kazako, government has maintained its stand for minibuses in the country to comply with the gazetted tolls.

“Their suspension to us it gives us an opportunity to continue talking, there are so many issues, apart from the issue K3, 400 that they are contesting I think there are also a number of issues we need to talk.

“You know that we have made it clear to them in an understanding manner that we think that K3,400 is fair and not a bad amount at all especially when you look at other countries and how they are charging in their toll gates,” said Kazako.

The government spokesperson has however reiterated that authorities will proceed in removing all call boys from bus terminals.

He said: “The issues to do with “Mwini Mgodi” and the call boy and the Councils collecting money and a few other things surrounding what they do day in and out.

“We think that we will certainly put a lot of energy and a lot of resources in ensuring that we break down the system of Mwini Mgodi, there have been questions that have been directed to government and some people have been alleging that most these people are actually people that are in government and politically connected,” said Kazako.

The tolls at Chingeni Toll Plaza have been in infective since Monday this week.