March 2016
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
‘Kim’ Pokani Kaunda releases new single ‘Lake Malawi’, Chibambiso Mhango, Nyasa Times, 27 March 2016
Malawi pushes for best mining deals, Sam Chunga, The Nation, 24 March 2016
Govt appeals K69.5bn order in favour of SA geologist, Mercy Malikwa, The Nation, 23 March 2016
Malawi mineral-gate scandal: K69.5bn awarded to South African geologist – paper ‘buries’ story, Thom Chiumia, Nyasa Times, 21 March 2016
Malawi relax cement imports to benefit consumer, Nyasa Times, 21 March 2016
Court awards SA geologist K69.5bn, Mercy Malikwa, The Nation, 21 March 2016
CCJP to impart knowledge to Malawian communities, Nobert Mzembe, Capital FM Radio, 17 March 2016
Chaponda trivialises mediation on Malawi, Tanzania lake row: Says ICJ was ideal, Owen Khamula, Nyasa Times, 13 March 2016
Chiefs summon Karonga youth activist for branding them ‘bootlickers’, demand apology, Tiwonge Kumwenda, Nyasa Times, 12 March 2016
Seven investors buy geophysical data, Martha Chirambo, The Nation, 11 March 2016
Kanyika mine residents to drag govt, Globe Metals to court, Luke Bisani, Malawi24, 10 March 2016
Malawi, France to launch $12 mil mapping of geological resources, Gladys Kamakanda Nyasa Times, 9 March 2016
Lake Malawi row blamed on Joyce Banda, Victoria Milanzi, Malawi24, 9 March 2016
Lake Malawi oil licences retained, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 8 March 2016
Mining company irks Church and Society, Nobert Mzembe, Capital FM Radio, 4 March 2016
Malawi seeks fair returns from mining investments – The Maravi Post, Tenson Zobo, The Maravi Post, 4 March 2016
Malawi survival lies in taxing corporation: Seeks fair returns from mining investments, Zawadi Chilunga, Nyasa Times, 4 March 2016
Shayona hails mining indaba, Taonga Sabola, The Daily Times, 2 March 2016
Malawian Blogs & Music
Kim, Lake Malawi [song], 18 March 2016
CFJ in Lima, Peru: Publish What You Pay Global Assembly and Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Global Conference, Citizens for Justice, 8 March 2016
International Media
Mystery firm promotes Moz-Malawi-Zambia-Congo pipeline project, Zitamar News, 30 March 2016
The Rise of Investor-State Dispute Settlement in the Extractive Sectors, Kinda Mohamadieh and Daniel Uribe, Inter Press Service, 28 March 2016
Botswana, Malawi Sign Agreement On Avoidance of Double Taxation, Portia Ikgopoleng, Botswana Daily News, 16 March 2016
Huge injection to fight TB in mines, The Citizen, 1 March 2016
Malawian Media – Business and Economy
Mutharika visiting UK in April: To speak at London School of Economics, Nyasa Times, 30 March 2016
Chamber takes on foreign investors, Martha Chirambo, The Nation, 30 March 2016
Malawi passes IMF test, Alick Ponje, The Nation, 24 March 2016
New RBM forex trading guidelines, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 23 March 2016
Govt fails to table Information Bill as Malawi Parliament adjourns sine die, Nyasa Times, 18 March 2016
MPs reject amendments to corruption law, Macdonald Thom, The Daily Times, 18 March 2016
February inflation eases to 23.4%, Grace Phiri, The Nation, 18 March 2016
APM Statement At The Launch Of Buy Malawi Strategy:This Is An Oath Of Patriotism Pledged To Our Country, Malawi Voice, 18 March 2016
Nacala port to unlock business opportunities, Chikondi Chiyembekeza, The Nation, 17 March 2016
Nacala transit time reduced 50 percent, Taonga Sabola, The Daily Times, 17 March 2016
Malawi drafts new cyber laws to control social media, news24, 16 March 2016
Tying ‘Best Buy Malawian’ Campaign to Three National Pillars, State House Malawi, 16 March 2016
Malawi, Mozambique strategic neighbours, Thom Khanje, The Daily Times, 9 March 2016
Malawi, others yet to ratify TFTA agreement, Grace Thipa, The Daily Times, 9 March 2016
Malawi govt must pay K30bm private sector debt – MP, Owen Khamula, Nyasa Times, 9 March 2016
Malawi, Mozambique agree to tackle hurdles, Thom Khanje, The Daily Times, 7 March 2016
Escom disaster recovery, business plan ready in 18 months, Grace Phiri, The Nation, 7 March 2016
Malawi can raise more from corporate tax, MANA – The Nation, 5 March 2016
Malawi delegation in Mozambique to discuss trade, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 3 March 2016
Company Announcements
Globe Metals & Mining, Half Year Accounts 2015/2016, 15 March 2016
Jobs
CPL Mchenga Coal Mines Ltd, Human Resources Officer
Paladin Africa Ltd, Security Guard Jobs
Mining in Malawi Blog Posts
Malawi’s Ministry of Industry and Trade Ups Investment Promotion Drive [Interview] – Mining & Trade Review (March 2016), 31 March 2016
Malcoal suspends Nkhachira mining operations in Malawi – Mining & Trade Review (March 2016), 30 March 2016
Nedbank Malawi flies corporate customer to international mining indaba – Mining & Trade Review (March 2016), 29 March 2016
How to join the Malawi Chamber of Mines and Energy, 22 March 2016
Interview with Geologist and Managing Director of Malawian Company Akatswiri Mineral Resources, 18 March 2016
Grain Malunga’s Technical File: Kangankunde Carbonatite in Malawi – Mining & Trade Review (March 2016), 16 March 2016
Jobs (3): Malawi Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative National Secretariat, 14 March 2016
Open for Malawians to Apply: Regional Training Workshop on Quarry Management of Dimension Stones and Construction Materials (EU-UNDP), 11 March 2016
Eye on Malawi’s EITI: MWEITI at the EITI Global Conference in Lima, Peru – Mining & Trade Review (March 2016), 10 March 2016
Artisanal Mining Training Centre established by Northern Region Miners in Malawi, 10 March 2016
Lake Malawi and oil exploration: Times TV’s Brian Banda interviews activist Godfrey Mfiti [Video], 4 March 2016