Bright Msaka Archives

Electricity problems to end soon, government pledges

Feb 27, 2017 Martha Chikoti 89 &

Government through the Ministry of Energy, Natural Resources and Mining has assured Malawians that electricity challenges currently rocking the country will come to an end soon. The assurance was brought forward by minister responsible Bright… ...

Govt working towards stopping blackouts next year

Dec 29, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 70 &

The Malawi Government has assured people in the country that it is doing everything it can to make sure that people do not worry about electricity in the coming year. This is coming at a… ...

Mota Engil to boost Malawi electricity

Oct 11, 2016 Luke Bisani 62 &

As the country is experiencing persistent blackouts, Mota Engil has disclosed plans to generate 500 megawatts using hydro and coal power plants. During the 2016 Malawi Investment Forum currently underway in Lilongwe, Mota Engil signed… ...

Goodbye blackouts? New electricity company registered in Malawi

Sep 22, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 209 &

Amid continuing blackouts in the country, government has now registered a new energy company which will be generating power in Malawi. According to Minister of Energy, Mining and Natural Resources Bright Msaka the new company… ...

Malawi Govt cools Kanyika residents tempers

Aug 01, 2016 Thula Chisamba 16 &

People living within Kanyika mining site in Mzimba district, have been urged to exercise patience as government is fighting for their compensation from the mining company. Speaking when he visited the area, minister of energy… ...

Malawi, Zambia strengthen partnership

Apr 20, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 0 &

Malawi and Zambia have cemented a treaty the two governments signed last year in a bid to protect wildlife and game reserves. The treaty was signed last year when President of Zambia Edgar Lungu came… ...

Govt to introduce briquettes to replace charcoal

Mar 14, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 28 &

The Malawi government says it plans to replace charcoal with a biomass in a bid to conserve the country's forests. According to the minister of natural resources, energy and mining Bright Msaka, government has plans… ...