Ibrahim Matola Archives

Calls grow for Matola to resign over ‘frogs’ remark

Jun 08, 2022 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Action Hope Malawi, one of the human rights organisations in the country, has demanded Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola to resign over his labelling of Malawians as ‘frogs’ for speaking against President Lazarus Chakwera's numerous… ...

Chule anakana m’madzi muli mwake: a Matola ati a Malawi atanthauzira molakwika mwambi wawo

Jun 07, 2022 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Pamene anthu akupitilira kukakamiza nduna yowona za mphamvu ya magetsi a Ibrahim Matola kuti apepese pazomwe anayankhula dzulo m'boma la Dedza, a Matola ati anthu sakutanthauzira bwino mwambi omwe iwo anapeleka. A Matola akudzudzulidwa kaamba… ...

Matola says Malawians misinterpreting his words

Jun 07, 2022 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Energy Minister Ibrahim Matola has claimed that Malawians are misinterpreting and sensationalizing the phrase he used during the inauguration of the 20 Megawatt JCM solar and battery plant in Dedza yesterday. According to the Minister,… ...

Minister Matola under fire for calling Malawians “frogs”

Jun 07, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has called upon President Lazarus Chakwera to act on Minister Ibrahim Matola's conduct after the minister called Malawians "frogs". In a press release seen by this… ...

Apepese! A Malawi akwiya ponenedwa kuti achule

Jun 07, 2022 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Anthu ochuluka mdziko muno akupitilira kukakamiza nduna yowona za mphamvu ya magetsi a Ibrahim Matola kuti abwere poyera ndikupepesa kaamba konena kuti anthu omwe akudandaula kuti Lazarus Chakwera akuyendayenda kwambiri ndi achule. Mosalingalira kuti kunena… ...

Minister calls Malawians frogs

Jun 06, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A cabinet minister has advised Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera against listening to "frogs" who complain that the president is having unnecessary trips. Speaking in Dedza during the official opening of Golomoti Solar Power Plant, Minister… ...

Chakwera takes photo with diplomats to ‘prove that his govt has not failed’

Jun 06, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

During the launch of the JCM Golomoti Solar Power Plant in Dedza today, Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola asked President Lazarus Chakwera to take a photo with several ambassadors as proof that “the Chakwera administration… ...

Musawamvele achule omwe akukuletsani kuyenda – a Matola awuza Chakwera

Jun 06, 2022 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Nduna yoona zamphavu yamagetsi a Ibrahim Matola awuza mtsogoleri wa dziko lino a Lazarus Chakwera kuti asamvele achule omwe akufuna kuti a Chakwera asiye kuyendayenda, ndipo a Matola ati dziko lino likuyenda bwino. A Matola… ...

ESCOM spends K117 billion on Aggreko diesel generators

Apr 21, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has spent K117 billion on Aggreko diesel generators over the four past years, with K80 billion of the total amount being used to purchase diesel for the generators. ESCOM… ...

Minister Matola says government working to minimise blackouts

Apr 20, 2022 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Energy says it is tirelessly working towards the reduction of blackouts in the country. Speaking today at a press briefing in Lilongwe, Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola responded… ...

NGO capacitates political parties on issues of water and energy

Apr 08, 2022 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Democracy Works Foundation (DWF) on Wednesday engaged different political parties in the country on issues of water and energy. The event took place in Lilongwe and it was graced by the Minister of Energy Ibrahim… ...

Malawi cabinet minister verbally attacks journalist

Apr 07, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter says Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola yesterday verbally attacked a journalist, accusing her of being an agent of the opposition after she asked questions on fuel.… ...

Minister of Energy says Malawi has enough fuel

Apr 06, 2022 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola has assured Malawians that the country has enough supply of fuel and Malawians should not panic. The Energy Minister said this today in Lilongwe during government face the press and… ...

Malawi, Elsewedy Electric strike deal for 50 MW solar power plant

Mar 12, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Egyptian multinational electrical company, Elsewedy Electric, on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Malawi Government to construct a 50 megawatts solar power plant in the country. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Lilongwe,… ...

Malawi Energy Minister threatens to name MPs accused of siphoning fuel from ESCOM

Mar 10, 2022 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola says some Members of Parliament (MPs) were part of a cartel that was illegally drawing fuel from Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM). He made the allegations today in Parliament… ...