Malawi govt to probe unreconciled K810mil mining revenue – Minister

Newly appointed Minister of Natural Resources,  Energy and Minning, Aggrey Massi has said government will investigate the missing of about 43 percent of the total revenue Malawi government generated from the  mining sector  in 2014 amounting to K810 million. The money cannot be reconciled in accounting books, according to the country’s first Extractive Industry Transparency […]

Malawi, France to launch $12 mil mapping of geological resources

The new French Ambassador Laurent Delahousse, disclosed that there is a big development between Malawi and Government of France which is yet to be launched on mapping of geological resources of the country. Delahousse made the remarks Tuesday at Kamuzu Palace after presenting letters of credence to President Professor Peter Mutharika. He said the contract […]

Karonga demo against Eland Coal Mine over corporate social responsibilities

Over 800 angry residents of the Traditional Authority Kilipula in Karonga the northern part of Malawi on Thursday hold demonstrations against Mwawulambo Coal Mine for its failure to respond to their petition which demanded the company to rehabilitate all trenches that came due to its mining activities. The residents accuse the miners of ignoring their […]

Malawi govt to present reviewed Mines and Mineral Bill to Parliament in September

Government through Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mines said it will present to Cabinet and eventually in September to the National Assembly the final draft of Mines and Minerals Bill for enactment. Speaking during the National Consultative Meeting on the Draft Bill held in Lilongwe on Tuesday, Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mines, Bright Msaka, said Malawi needs a […]