September
Each month, Mining in Malawi produces a list of links to online articles, blog posts, publications and announcements that touch on the extractive industries and business environment in Malawi. If we have missed anything, please let us know. If the article is no longer available online we can send you a PDF version.
Malawian Media - Extractive Industries
Malawi sitting on plenty of minerals, Hajira Halilu, Malawi 24, 25 September 2015
Mwanza communities schooled in mining concessions, Temwa Mhone, The Nation, 25 September 2015
Diversification talk gaining momentum, Mose Michael-Phiri, The Nation, 22 September 2015
BCC bans sand mining, moulding and burning bricks, Meekness Simfukwe, The Nation, 21 September 2015
Malawi government justifies oil contracts delays, Gregory Gondwe, The Daily Times, 19 September 2015
Geophysical data reveals mineral deposit prospect, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 15 September 2015
Which investors should we prioritise?, Adamson Muula, The Nation, 13 September 2015
Kanyikans not fools, anti-investment, Levi Zeleza Manda, The Nation, 11 September 2015
Paladin stops Malawi uranium exploration: Uncertainity over licences, Nyasa Times, 9 September 2015
Paladin stops uranium exploration in Malawi, Dumbani Mzale, The Nation, 9 September 2015
Communities demonstrate in Karonga, Bishop Witmos, The Nation, 8 September 2015
Govt rebuffs mediators on lake proposal, Golden Matonga, The Nation, 6 September 2015
Karonga demo against Eland Coal Mine over corporate social responsibility, Tiwonge Kumwenda, Nyasa Times, 4 September 2015
Malawian Media - Business Environment
IMF declares Malawi programme off-track, Thom Khanje, The Daily Times, 30 September 2015
Of The Insolvency Bill 2014, Ephraim Nyondo, The Nation, 30 September 2015
Mutharika worsens Malawi’s global competitiveness position, Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa, Malawi24, 30 September 2015
Two years for K7.6 billion electricity project, Macdonald Thom, The Daily Times, 30 September 2015
Power firm offers 200mw in 8 weeks, Kinsley Jassi, The Daily Times, 29 September 2015
Malawi Govt raises statutory minimum wage, Geoffrey Banda, Malawi24, 27 September 2015
APM Shines At Africa’s Investors Forum In Newyork:Cometh Thee And Invest In Malawi, Gerald Viola, Malawi Voice, 26 September 2015
Malawi, Moz, Zambia hopeful of Shire-Zambezi Waterway takeoff, Malawi News Agency, 26 September 2015
Rumphi chiefs welcome power project, John Chirwa, Malawi Voice, 25 September 2015
US energy company to establish Malawi plant in 2016, Gerald Viola, Nyasa Times, 25 September 2015
Mozambique reserved on Shire-Zambezi Waterway, Suzgo Khunga, The Nation, 24 September 2015
Mozambique deals blow to Malawi‘s Shire-Zambezi waterway, Owen Khamula, Nyasa Times, 23 September 2015
World Bank tips govt on taming kwacha fall, Dumbani Mzale, The Nation, 23 September 2015
Cost of living rises to 4.5%, Grace Thipa, The Daily Times, 23 September 2015
Lack of finance slows engineering ventures, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 23 September 2015
Communities demand written agreement with contractors, Malawi News Agency, 23 September 2015
GOVT okays mota-engil’s dry port construction, Christopher Jimu, The Nation, 23 September 2015
Inflation edges up to 23%, Chikondi Chiyembekeza, The Nation, 21 September 2015
Malawi economy ‘boom and bust’ worries world bank, The Nation, 21 September 2015
APM Unveils 7 New Projects Submitted To China:Kam’mwamba Coal Fired Power Plant Tops List, Malawi Voice, 18 September 2015
Malawi-Mozambique Power Interconnection Project resurrects, Victor Milanzi, Malawi24, 18 September 2015
2014 FDI US$950m lower than pledges, Kingsley Jassi, The Daily Times, 15 September 2015
Ecama hails new minimum wage, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 15 September 2015
IPPs to add 300mw to power grid—MERA, Grace Phiri, The Nation, 14 September 2015
High sadc power tariffs scare investors—Rera, Grace Phiri, The Nation, 12 September 2015
Kwacha extends slide against Dollar: Malawi currency is world’s worst performer – Bloomberg, Green Muheya, Nyasa Times, 8 September 2015
Local firms to do 30% of major projects—Govt, Grace Phiri, The Nation, 7 September 2015
President Mutharika Off To China, State House - Malawi, 7 September 2015
Malawi, Zambia sign energy agreement, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 2 September 2015
Malawi starts online business registration, Taonga Sabola, The Daily Times, 2 September 2015
Mutharika hold talks with 17 UK Investors: Commits to bring Foreign Direct Investment to Malawi, Yamikani Simutowe, Nyasa Times, 2 September 2015
APM urges UK investors to transform Malawi, Sam Chuna, The Nation, 2 September 2015
Malawi, US Firm Sign Multi-billion Dollar Railway Deal: To Connect Lake Mw To Indian Ocean Via Nsanje Port, 1 September 2015
International Media
MALAWI : Tenders in the offing to upgrade mining industry, Africa Intelligence, 29 September 2015
Malawi‘s plan to ship goods via Zambezi rejected again, The Citizen, 25 September 2015
Malawi Attempts to Resurrect Shire - Zambezi Shipping Project, All Africa, 24 September 2015
Malawi‘s economy to grow by 5.4 pct in 2015 - central bank, Mfuneko Toyana, Reuters Africa, 23 September 2015
New World Bank Survey Brings Hope to Malawi‘s Mineral Potential, Govati Nyirenda, The World Bank Group, 22 September 2015
COMESA working on harmonising mineral policies, Nomthandazo Nkambule, Swazi Observer, 4 September 2015
Scoping study proves up at Sovereign’s Malawi project, Esmarie Swanepoel, Cream Media’s Mining Weekly, 1 September 2015
Globe Metals and Mining enters into agreement with Malawian Government, African Mining, 1 September 2015
Jobs and Consultancy
Shayona Cement, Purchasing Clerk
Shayona Cement, Imports Clerk
Company Announcements
Intra Energy Corporation, 30 June Annual Report 2015, 30 September 2015
Intra Energy Corporation, Annex 4G and Corporate Governance Statement, 30 September 2015
Sovereign Metals, Excellent High Grade Metallurgical Results From Duwi, 16 September 2015
Paladin Energy, Repurchase of US$20million of Convertible Bonds due 2017, 8 September 2015
Sovereign Metals, Scoping Study Confirms High Margin Duwi Graphite Project, 1 September 2015
Globe Metals & Mining, Agreement Executed over Katengeza Prospect, 1 September 2015
Mining in Malawi Blog Posts
Technical File: Fiscal Regime and Management of Revenue from Mining – Mining & Trade Review (September 2015), 30 September 2015
Airtel, TNM get kudos for mining sector role – Mining & Trade Review (September 2015), 29 September 2015
Banks and Telecommunications forecast tough times ahead in Malawi – Mining & Trade Review (September 2015), 27 September 2015
Malawi Govt. to curb illegal cement imports – Mining & Trade Review (September 2015), 26 September 2015
Paladin struggles with US$480million debt – Mining & Trade Review (September 2015), 24 September 2015
ASX-listed Sovereign Metals confirms world class, high margin flake graphite project in central Malawi, 23 September 2015
MPs drilled on oil operations – Mining & Trade Review (September 2015), 21 September 2015
Malawi’s Mines Bill to be tabled in October Parliament sitting – Mining & Trade Review (September 2015), 16 September 2015
Cashgate scare: Corruption preys on investor perception – Mining & Trade Review (September 2015), 15 September
Government Statements
President Mutharika’s Full Statement at 70th UN General Assembly, 26 September 2015
A Conversation with Peter Mutharika, Council on Foreign Relations, 24 September 2015
President Mutharika’s statement on Malawi food situation, Nyasa Times, 22 September 2015
President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s Attendance of the World Economic Forum in Dalian, 18 September 2015
Publications
Malawi - Mining Law 2016, Felisah Rose Kilembe, International Comparative Legal Guides
