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UK Energy Minister to visit Malawi

Aug 02, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

UK’s Minister of State for Energy, Clean Growth and Climate Change is expected in the country today for a four-day visit during which she will seek to understand how Malawi is adapting to climate change… ...

ACB suspends awarding of MAREP contracts

Jun 24, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has stopped Ministry of Energy from awarding contracts for the supply of MAREP Phase 9 materials. According to a statement from ACB, the bureau has received complaints alleging irregularities and suspected… ...

Biogas digester installed at Mulanje Prison

Nov 21, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Daniel Nyanjagha - MANA United Purpose (UP) has handed over a biogas digester to Mulanje Prison to be used for power generation and production of manure, helping the prison save K500,000 per month. The… ...

Government for affordable, renewable and reliable energy

Sep 26, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Blackson Mkupatira - Mana Government has begun engaging investors in the energy sector to discuss means of generating affordable and reliable electricity in the country. Minister of Energy, Newton Kambala said the country is… ...

Minister Kutsaira launches MERA strategic plan and service charter

Mar 13, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining Bintony Kutsaira on Tuesday launched the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) strategic plan that provides a roadmap for reforming the energy sector. The plan’s objective is to ensure… ...

Mutharika signs energy deal with UK firm

Jan 22, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 1 &

Malawi President Peter Mutharika has clinched an energy deal with United Kingdom's Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) which will facilitate the eradication of power challenges in Malawi. Mutharika said the deal will assist in fighting… ...