Energy

Voltalia for minimal negative impact on Dwangwa solar power plant construction

by Malawi News Agency
30 May 202229 May 2022

By Stanley Nkhondoyachepa Nkhotakota, MANA: French based international renewable energy company; Voltalia says it is working towards minimizing the negative impacts to the surrounding communities during the construction of its Photovoltaic Solar power Plant in Dwangwa, Nkhotakota. The Company`s Business Development Manager, Marcio Matos said… Read More »Voltalia for minimal negative impact on Dwangwa solar power plant construction

Only 1% of Malawi’s population using Gas

by Malawi News Agency
12 April 202211 April 2022

By Brenda Nkosi Thyolo, Mana: At a time when the country is struggling to meet the demand for electricity, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is still underutilised as only one percent of the population in Malawi use it. Consumer Affairs Officer for Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority… Read More »Only 1% of Malawi’s population using Gas

Northern Region Water Board Applauded on solar energy strategy

by Malawi News Agency
8 December 20215 December 2021

By Gracian Jeke Mzuzu, Mana: Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has applauded Northern Region Water Board (NRWB) for a solar energy system project which will see the board save K16million monthly. PAC chairperson Shadrick Namalomba was speaking on Saturday when his committee toured some… Read More »Northern Region Water Board Applauded on solar energy strategy

Confronting Energy Poverty in Malawi

by Leyman
1 October 20201 October 2020

In a bid to help eradicate rural energy poverty in Malawi, Flame Tree Initiative (FTI) conducted a Development Entrepreneurship Lab (DELab) to train dynamic entrepreneurs who have solutions to off-grid energy poverty in their communities. The intent of the DELab, held from May through August… Read More »Confronting Energy Poverty in Malawi

Minister Pleads For More Players In Conservation

by Leyman Publications
12 March 202012 March 2020

Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Mary Navicha has called upon women and other stakeholders in the country to join hands in the fight against depletion of natural resources, saying it has led to climate change-related problems. She made the remarks in Lilongwe… Read More »Minister Pleads For More Players In Conservation

Malawians Urged to Act Against Climate Change

by Leyman Publications
18 December 201918 December 2019

President Peter Mutharika on Wednesday launched the 2019/20 National Forestry Season in Mulanje with a call for all Malawians to support the government in planting trees and managing forests as one way to fight impacts of Climate Change. The Malawian leaders Professor Mutharika said global… Read More »Malawians Urged to Act Against Climate Change

Energy Minister Calls For More Fuel Reserves

by Leyman Publications
15 August 201915 August 2019

By Enalla Mnyenyembe Minister of Natural Resources Energy and Mining, Bintony Kutsaira, has challenged National Oil Company of Malawi Limited (NOCMA) to boost fuel reverses saying demand is rising every day. He made the remarks on Tuesday during a familiarisation tour at Chilumba and Sonda… Read More »Energy Minister Calls For More Fuel Reserves

MAREP 8 Extension Lights Up Rural Mulanje

by Leyman Publications
12 May 201912 May 2019

By Nellie Kapatuka, MANA People in the areas of senior chiefs Mabuka and Chikumbu on Thursday could not hide their excitement following the coming of electricity to their areas. The connection of the areas to the Electiricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) power grid follows… Read More »MAREP 8 Extension Lights Up Rural Mulanje

Village Gets Solar Powered Lights in KU

by Leyman Publications
4 April 20194 April 2019

By Dyson Kamwana, MANA People of Mandevu Village in Traditional Authority Mwase in Kasungu will have the chance of using cheap solar powered lighting with support from Sunny Money Project. The project, implemented by Solar Aid from United Kingdom, is aimed at eliminating poverty, illiteracy… Read More »Village Gets Solar Powered Lights in KU

Nsanje to Plant Over 1.3 million Trees

by Leyman Publications
21 February 2019

By Martin Chiwanda, MANA Nsanje District Council is optimistic it will achieve its target of planting 1.3 million trees this year, saying more than 990, 000 trees have already been planted to date. Nsanje District Commissioner, Reinghard Chavula, said Wednesday at Mpatsa in Senior Chief… Read More »Nsanje to Plant Over 1.3 million Trees