The Act according to the authorities was aimed at, among others, mitigate the impact of disasters in the country.

However, despite being assented to by president Lazarus Chakwera a few months ago, the Act is yet to be implemented.

Earlier, government through the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA), responsible for its execution, had indicated that there was a need to gather input for regulations that align with the Act.

Meanwhile, one of the officials at the department has disclosed  that the Act is in the process of operationalization