More financiers for Malawi–Moz interconnector project

The UK, Norway and the African Development Bank have been roped in as cofinanciers for the Mozambique–Malawi power interconnector project, whose lead financier is the World Bank. Malawi Energy... 

Malawi pinning hopes of increased mining investor interest on airborne survey

The Malawi government says it is optimistic the results of a countrywide airborne geophysical survey currently under way will attract more foreign investors to the country’s largely underexploited... 

Malawi, Moz to study interconnector

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) and Mozambican power utility EdM have issued an invitation to consulting firms interested in undertaking a feasibility study for interconnector... 

Atomic energy body urges Africa to accelerate development of uranium resources

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) technical officer Harishnan Tulsidas has urged African governments to accelerate their efforts to develop uranium resources if they are to realise their... 

Malawi set to appoint consultant for planned $300m hydro scheme

The Malawi government has set in motion the process to engage a consulting firm to produce the design for a hydropower plant at Mpatamanga Falls, on the Shire river, which is expected to generate... 

UAE, Singapore firms granted Malawi oil exploration permits

The Malawi government has issued permits to United Arab Emirates company Rakgas and Singapore's Pacific Oil & Gas for hydrocarbons exploration in the Lake Malawi and Shire Valley areas. Says... 

Malawi coal miner seeking strategic equity partner

Malawi’s Mchenga Coal Mines is looking for a strategic partner will to make a substantial investment to increase production at its mine in the north of the country. MD Rafik Gaffar says the company... 

EU offers backing for Malawi civil aviation studies in wake of reforms

The European Union (EU) has granted Malawi E3-million for projects in country’s civil aviation sector, including preliminary studies on the upgrading of the country’s major airports – Kamuzu... 

Malawi signs deal for $135m rehabilitation of rail line

The Malawi government has retainedCentral East African Railways (CEAR) to rehabilitate the Limbe–Nkaya–Nayuchi railway line at a cost of $135-million. 

Tanzanian consortium wins Malawi fibre-optic cable bid

Tanzania’s SimbaNet has won the bid to construct a fibre-optic cable that will link Malawi to the undersea cable off the Tanzanian coast. The project will be financed by the World Bank’s... 

Malawi urged to offer 'attractive deals' to woo mining investors

Africa-focused ASX-listed miner Globe Metals & Mining has urged the Malawi government to offer mining investors attractive deals if it is to transform the minerals sector into a thriving industry... 

SNC-Lavalin to complete aspects of prefeasibility probe at Malawi rare earths prospect

Canada-listed rare earths miner Mkango Resources has appointed international mining and metallurgy specialist SNC-Lavalin to complete various aspects of the ongoing prefeasibility study at its... 

SA firm probing ‘most suitable’ recovery method for Malawi rutile project

Resources group Tengani Titanium Minerals Limited (TTM) has engaged South African metallurgical experts to determine the most suitable method for the recovery of high-grade rutile at its titanium... 

Malawi reserve bank to install power facility

The Reserve Bank of Malawi is seeking bids from eligible bidders for the supply, installation and commissioning of a diesel-operated rotary power plant at its head office, in the capital city,... 

Malawi uranium mine enviro strategy receives IAEA thumbs up

Uranium miner Paladin Africa says the success of its environmental management strategy for the Kayelekera uranium mine, in Malawi, has won kudos from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),... 

Junior reports completion of field exploration at Malawi rare earths prospect

Spring Stone, a joint venture between Canada’s Gold Canyon Resources and Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (Jogmec), has announced the completion of a field exploration campaign that... 

UK varsity to train Malawi Mining Ministry staff as mining law review gets under way

Malawi has engaged the Centre for Energy, Petroleum, Mineral Law and Policy at Dundee University, in the UK, to train key staff at the Ministry of Mining in minerals laws and policy. Mining... 

Malawi hopes hydropower scheme will move into power surplus by year-end

Malawi, which has endured electricities shortages for a long time, will have surplus power from December, when the recently completed Kapichira 2 hydropower station comes on stream. 

Malawi roads body seeks consultant for Mzuzu–Nkhata Bay project

The Malawi Roads Authority (MRA) is inviting expressions of interest from eligible consulting firms interested in providing consultancy services that include construction supervision for the... 

Experts rule out radiation risk to Malawi uranium mine employees

Health, safety and environmental experts who are monitoring radiation levels at the Kayelekera mine, in the Karonga disatrict of Malawi, have ruled out any radiation risks for the mine's employees,... 

Studies show Malawi rare earths prospect has high-grade potential

Canada-listed Mkango Resources says independent studies have proved that its Songwe Hill rare earths prospect, in southern Malawi, has the potential to produce a high-grade mixed rare-earth... 

Malawi energy infrastructure rehab plan advancing, US says

The US embassy in Malawi says preparations are at an advanced stage for a project to rehabilitate energy infrastructure in Malawi, which will be financed through a $350-million compact grant from... 

Bids sought for Shire river water infrastructure design contract

Malawi’s Ministry of Water Development and Irrigation is inviting expressions of interest from eligible consulting firms keen on providing consulting services, including the preparation of detailed... 

Contractor says Kachaso–Nkaya railway project on schedule

Portuguese contractor Mota-Engil says construction of the Kachaso–Nkaya railway line, which will facilitate transportation of coal from Brazilian company Vale’s Moatize coal mine to the Indian... 

Malawi hires international experts as it negotiates niobium mine deal

The Malawi government has hired international legal experts to assist it in negotiating a ‘win-win deal’ with Australian company Globe Metals & Mining, which has applied for a licence to mine... 

Malawi moves to recruit consulting firm for hospital project

The Malawi government says it has secured a total of $19-million in loans to finance the construction of a district hospital in the southern district of Phalombe. 

Malawi hires international experts as it negotiates niobium mine deal

The Malawi government has hired international legal experts to assist it in negotiating a “win-win deal” with Australian company Globe Metals & Mining, which has applied for a licence to mine... 

$6m more secured for 25 km Liwonde–Naminga road in Malawi

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) Fund for International Development has approved an additional $6-million in funding for the construction of the 25 km Liwonde–Naminga road,... 

Infrastructure at seven Malawi colleges earmarked for upgrading

Malawi’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is inviting expressions of interest from eligible consulting firms keen on providing consultancy services for the construction of... 

Malawi signs energy deals with Chinese firms

The Malawi government has signed several agreements with companies from the People’s Republic of China to implement multimillion-dollar projects in the country’s energy sector, which the Malawi... 

Bank to help accelerate Malawi’s energy-sector reform project

The World Bank has agreed to the fast-track of the implementation of Malawi’s dragging $84.7-million Energy Sector Support Project, which it is funding and is aimed at improving the operational... 

Search on for Malawi shale gas, coal-bed methane

ASX-listed energy group NuEnergy Gas has launched an airborne geophysical exploration campaign for shale gas and coal-bed methane (CBM) at its 346 km2 licence area in the southern Malawi district... 

Malawi central bank issues tender for communications system

The Reserve Bank of Malawi is inviting bids for the supply, installation and commissioning of IP Hybrid PABX machines at its headquarters, in the capital city, Lilongwe, and at its branch in the... 

Exploration at Malawi rare earths project resumes after court ruling

Springstone, a joint venture between Canada’s Gold Canyon Resources and Japan Oil, Gas & Metals National Corporation (Jogmec), has resumed exploration for rare-earth elements (REE) at Mulanje... 

Firms vie for $20m Malawi connectivity project

The Malawi government has prequalified six international firms and joint ventures to bid for the country’s $20-million connectivity aspect of the World Bank funded Regional Communications... 

Malawi adopts new policy as it seeks to enhance mining’s contribution to the economy

The Malawi government has adopted a new mines and minerals policy aimed at enhancing the sector's contribution to gross domestic product and aiding the economy's transition from being agro-based to... 

Energy company unveils Malawi power-plant plan

ASX-listed miner Intra Energy Corporation has announced plans to develop a 120 MW coal-fired power plant in Malawi that will burn coal from its newly acquired Nkhachira mine, in the north of the... 

Malawi, Mozambique outline new interconnector design

Malawi and Mozambique, which are pursuing plans to interconnect their power grids, have agreed on new arrangements that entail the construction of an 800 kV 1 000 km power line from Tete, in... 

AfDB earmarks $73m for Malawi road, irrigation projects

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a total of $73-million to finance the rehabilitation of the Mzuzu-Nkhata Bay road and the construction of irrigation schemes across Malawi. The... 

France puts up €10m for Malawi geological remapping

The French government has granted Malawi E10-million for a geological remapping exercise, which will be conducted as part of the Mining Governance and Growth Support Project, whose other financiers...