Chalamanda said this when he together with the Minister of Information Tourism and Culture Kondwani Nankhumwa commissioned independence celebration`s lights at the Clock Tower Round About.

He said the council was excited with government`s choice of Blantyre for the celebrations.

`We are happy to host this historical event and on the other hand sad for the raising levels of vandalism cases in the city. ` said Chalamanda.

He added that the Blantyre has iconic features like the Independence Arch, and promised to make it more beautiful with the Keep Blantyre Clean and Green Initiative.

“Despite facing much vandalism, Blantyre is still on the right track. May I ask anybody in the city to look for the infrastructures well. Vandalism has heavily affected BCC operations,” said Chalamanda adding that street lights have been a victim of vandalism in the city.

The city has been losing million as number of equipment installed within it get removed or damaged by people.