The contractor working on the Mzunu University library complex in Malawi wants the project cost increased by another K6 billion. The government began construction in 2020 with an initial budget of K7 billion for the library and an auditorium, along with related work. The development has continued to encounter contractual and implementation problems. Authorities say the contractor is now asking for the contract value to rise from K27 billion to K33 billion. That increase would bring the proposed cost to almost five times the original estimate. The request remains a proposal, with no approval for the additional payment reported. If the variation is granted, the government will have to absorb a substantial rise while the long-running construction dispute remains unresolved.