President Mrs. Joyce Banda and District Commissioners (DCs) were on Wednesday locked up in a meeting aimed at finding lasting solutions that would help end poverty in the country.

The meeting which was held at the New StateHouse in Lilongwe also included Chief Executive Officers for the City Councils.
Speaking prior to the meeting which was held in camera, the President said for the past25 years, there was nothing tangible to improve the economic status of Malawians.

“I called this meeting to discuss operations ofsome programmes we are carrying out. Further to that, you know I cannot eradicate poverty without the involvement of you (District Commissioners)