The Institute of Public Opinion and Research (IPOR) has today, August 5, 2022, made a donation of computers, printers and stationery to Zomba Police Station worth about MK6, 000, 000.00. This donation has been made as part of IPOR’s corporate social responsibility activities. In previous years, IPOR has donated to Zomba City Assembly a skip-bin truck worth US$36,000 and an additional eight skip bins worth US$16,000.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, Hon. Prof. Blessings Chinsinga, IPOR’s Director of Strategy says, the donation to Zomba Police Station today is a recognition of the reality that Government alone, amid competing public needs, may not have adequate resources to provide all the necessary needs that facilitate effective delivery of public services in this city we are very happy to call home.

“Today’s donation of information technology related equipment recognises that our law enforcers need to be part and parcel of contemporary technological advancements, where transactions are going digital. IPOR hopes that the equipment will facilitate quicker and timely service delivery, to ensure that those who seek police services do not complain of slow service delivery,” added Hon. Chinsinga.

IPOR further expects that the equipment will be put to good use and maintained to last long. Zomba is among the country’s developing cities, therefore, we will be encouraged to hear success stories about efficient service delivery with an understanding that we are associates, through this support. The donation of computers, printers and stationery to Zomba Police Station affirms IPOR’s commitment to contributing towards making Zomba a safe city.

IPOR’s other  ongoing corporate social responsibility activities include the Edward Chiwayula Trust which provides upkeep support to students at  the University of Malawi.