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Egypt offers technical assistance for Shire–Zambezi waterway

28th August 2015

The government of Egypt has said it is ready to provide technical assistance to Malawi in the development of the Shire–Zambezi waterway, which is designed to link landlocked Malawi to the Indian... 


Malawi and Zambia sign power-sharing deal

28th August 2015

The governments of Malawi and Zambia have signed a power-sharing deal that will enable the two countries sell electricity to each other in times of need. Malawi  Ministry of Natural Resources,... 


Reserve Bank of Malawi invites bids for Web-based recruitment system

28th August 2015

The Reserve Bank of Malawi is inviting proposals from reputable software vendors for the supply and installation of a Web-based recruitment system as well as user training. The central bank says... 


Chinese infrastructure firms plan Malawi investments

21st August 2015

Several Chinese companies plan to invest in infrastructure projects in Malawi, the Southern African country's investment and trade promotion body has revealed. Malawi Investment and Trade Centre... 


Malawi, Mozambique power interconnector plan to be probed

10th July 2015

The governments of Malawi and Mozambique have retained international consultancy, Mott Mcdonald to conduct feasibility and environmental-impact assessment study on the construction of a power... 


$69m World Bank loan for rehabilitation of major Malawi road

15th May 2015

The World Bank has approved a $69-million loan to Malawi for the rehabilitation of stretches of the country’s major road, the M1, and the construction of four one-stop boarder posts on the... 


Bids sought for two roads projects

15th May 2015

Malawi’s Roads Authority (RA) is inviting applications from eligible bidders wishing to prequalify for the rehabilitation of the 75 km Liwonde–Mangochi and 46 km Mzuzu–Nkhatabay roads. The two... 


Malawi invites bids for automation of immigration permits

24th April 2015

Malawi’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has invited expressions of interest from consulting firms for the development of an automated system for the issuing of permits at the country’s Department... 


Malawi moves to update air traffic route charts

10th April 2015

Malawi’s Department of Civil Aviation is inviting bids for the review and update of the country's geodetic system and the production of aeronautical charts and maps. The assignment will requires... 


Construction begins on northern Malawi roads project

10th April 2015

Portuguese contractor Mota-Engil has started constructing the Njakwa–Livingstonia–Chitimba road, in northern Malawi.   According to Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika, who officially launched the... 


US agency move to finance upgrade of Malawi’s power grid

27th March 2015

US federal agency the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is preparing to finance projects to upgrade Malawi’s power grid so that the country can interconnect with neighbours Mozambique,... 


Malawi seeks bids for expansion, rehabilitation of five substations

13th March 2015

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) is inviting bids for the supply and installation of eight new substations and the expansion and rehabilitation of five existing substations.... 


Malawi unveils plan to raise power generation to 800 MW

6th March 2015

Malawi plans to increase the country's power generation capacity from the current 351 MW to 800 MW in the next three years. The additional capacity will be installed by the Electricity Supply... 


Malawi seeks bids for State ERP roll-out

6th February 2015

The Malawi government is inviting proposals from international information technology firms for the supply and installation of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to drive its integrated... 


$50m Kamuzu barrage upgrade project launched

28th November 2014

The Malawi government has launched a $50-million project to upgrade the Kamuzu barrage, on the Shire river, an outlet of Lake Malawi, which is used to control the flow of water from the lake to the... 


Canadian company readying itself for Malawi rare earths project feasibility study

21st November 2014

Canada-listed Mkango Resources is preparing to embark on a definitive feasibility study into its Songwe Hill rare earths project, in Malawi’s southern district of Phalombe, following the conclusion... 


Malawi forecasts mining-sector growth despite mothballing of Kayelekera uranium mine

21st November 2014

Malawi expects the minerals sector to continue growing despite the suspension of production at Paladin’s Kayelekera uranium mine, is the country’s largest mining investment to date. Australia’s... 


Bids invited for Malawi integrated tax administration system

3rd October 2014

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) is inviting bids from consulting firms for the supply, configuration and implementation of an integrated tax administration system. Says the authority: “The... 


Contract for Malawi road traffic system upgrade awarded

12th September 2014

The Malawi government has awarded South African firm  Fischer Consortium the  contract to upgrade the Malawi Road Traffic Information System. The Directorate of Road Traffic and Safety Services at... 


Completion date for southern Malawi road project extended

12th September 2014

Completion of the ongoing construction of the 102 km Zomba–Jali–Phalombe–Chitakale road, in southern Malawi, has been extended from June  to December 15 because of persistent rains and difficulties... 


Malawi’s Escom invites bids for 10 MW diesel power generation plant

29th August 2014

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) is inviting bids from eligible firms interested in designing, building and commissioning a 10 MW diesel power generation plant. Escom says... 


Malawi reviewing minerals legislation

1st August 2014

Malawi has started reviewing its mining laws to ensure that the country realises optimum benefits from this largely unexploited sector. Natural Resources, Energy and Mining Minister Atupele Muluzi... 


Bids sought for Chitipa district water supply upgrade

25th July 2014

Malawi’s Northern Region Water Board has inviting prequalification applications for the upgrading and extension of the Chitipa district water supply system. The water board says bidding for the... 


SA operator appointed to manage five-star Lilongwe hotel

27th June 2014

The Malawi government has appointed South African hotel operator Peermont to manage the country’s five-star hotel and international conference centre, in the capital, Lilongwe. Malawi constructed... 


Malawi unveils standard power purchase agreement for IPPs

27th June 2014

Malawi has developed a standard power purchase agreement that will be used as a model in striking deals with the independent power producers (IPPs). Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) CEO... 


Study shows improved leach recoveries at Malawi rare earths project

13th June 2014

Canada-listed rare earths explorer Mkango Resources has announced a significant increase in leach recoveries in the metallurgical optimisation testwork conducted as part of the ongoing... 


South Africa puts up R8m for Malawi rare earths exploration project

6th June 2014

South Africa's Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has approved a R7 967804 grant under its Capital Projects Feasibility Programme to finance a feasibility study into Canadian-listed Mkango... 


$9m earmarked for water works in Malawi city

23rd May 2014

Malawi’s Lilongwe Water Board has set aside $9-million for water works that will include the construction of reservoir tanks and dams. GM Gabriel Gonani says the water board has accessed the funds... 


Lilongwe Water Board invites bids for treatment plant

23rd May 2014

Malawi’s Lilongwe Water Board is inviting bids from eligible international bidders to carry out multimillion-dollar construction works for Water Treatment Plant 2 and associated works. The Water... 


Malawi moves to assess geothermal potential

23rd May 2014

The Malawi Government is inviting expressions of interest from eligible consulting firms to carry out an assessment of the country’s geothermal resources. The assignment will be financed by the... 


Chinese bank looks to finance Malawi power station

23rd May 2014

Export & Import (Exim) Bank of the People’s Republic of China is expected to finance the construction of a coal-fired power station at Kamwamba, in the southern Malawi district of Neno. Energy... 


Bids sought for southern Malawi road design review

16th May 2014

Malawi’s Roads Authority has invited expressions of interest from eligible consulting firms to undertake the design review and supervision of civil works for the Lirangwe-Chingale-Machinga road in... 


$250m Chileka airport expansion expected to begin this year

16th May 2014

The Malawi government says the long-planned $250-million expansion of Chileka International Airport, in the country’s commercial capital, Blantyre, will start this year. Transport and Public Works... 


Japan offers grant to help support Malawi hydro expansion

9th May 2014

Japan is to finance the expansion of the Tedzani hydropower station on the Shire river in southern Malawi. Malawi Finance Minister Maxwell Mkwezalamba says the project will increase the power... 


Drilling campaign leads to increased coal resource at Malawi prospect

2nd May 2014

ASX-listed miner Intra Energy says it has discovered more coal resources at its Nkhachira project, in Northern Malawi. Executive chairperson and MD Graeme Robertson reports that the total in situ... 


Study to interrogate Mpatamanga Falls’ hydropower potential

18th April 2014

The Malawi government has embarked on a process to engage a consulting firm to undertake a design study for the construction of a hydropower plant at Mpatamanga Falls, on the Shire river, which has... 


Preliminary exploration shows Malawi has potential to produce a range of minerals

18th April 2014

The Malawi government says its exploration activities have identified untapped potential for gold, platinum-group metals, diamonds and other minerals. Mining Minister John Bande said in an address... 


Bids sought for Lilongwe water system components

28th March 2014

Malawi’s Lilongwe Water Board is inviting bids for the supply of pipes, pipe fittings and hydrostatic pressure testing equipment for the water supply system in the city, which is being overhauled.... 


Oil groups report northern Malawi exploration progress

28th March 2014

South African company SacOil Holdings and the UK’s Surestream Petroleum have reported progress in their hydrocarbon prospecting work northern Malawi. In its yearly presentation to Malawi’s Ministry... 


Malawi's telecoms regulator seeks to install measurement system

28th March 2014

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) is inviting bids for the supply, installation and commissioning of a telecommunication equipment measurement system. Macra says bidding for... 


Malawi utility seeks automatic fire suppression solution

14th March 2014

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) is inviting expressions of interest from eligible firms for the supply and install automatic fire suppression systems in the cable tunnels at its... 


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