IN SHORT SUPPLY – Power from the national grid THRIVING – Charcoal trade By Dyson Mthawanji: Malawi has committed to […]
Court ends Malawi’s thin plastics battle
CHOKE THE ENVIRONMENT— Thin plastics Nancy Tembo The High Court sitting in Lilongwe has, in a ruling, supported the […]
Bringing gas into homes
EFFICIENT—Gas use DEVASTATING—Charcoal production Malawi has committed to achieve “Sustainable Energy for All” goal, as enshrined in Sustainable Development Goal […]
Deputy Minister bemoans slow progress of National Clean Up Day
Deputy Minister of Local Government, Halima Daudi, has called for a robust approach in the implementation of the National Clean […]
Fuel deals stand-off sparks crisis fears
A stand-off between National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) and Mera over procurement threatens fuel availability in the country following […]
Forestry Dept’s financial woes
The Department of Forestry is squeezed financially as our findings show that for the last five years it has been […]
Four Reasons the Solar Market Will Rebound after the COVID-19 Pandemic.”
The 2019 photovoltaic energy sector saw unprecedented growth, so much it accounted for nearly 40% of new capacity across all […]
What Is Preventing Some Countries From Making the Switch to 100% Renewables?
The momentum behind renewable energy is strong, but even some of the most prosperous countries are dropping the ball when […]
Committee wants Escom, Mera to rescind tariff hike
The Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources and Environment has asked Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) and power utility Electricity Supply […]
Controversy over Lotus’ Rare Earth exploration
GAFAR—They are doing that illegally Grain Malunga Controversy has surrounded exploration of Rare Earth elements by Lotus Resources Limited in […]