May 26
Malawi: Before the Mines Run Dry - the Urgent Case for Malawi's Sovereign Wealth Fund
Mkango Resources's move to list its rare earth mining business on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the United States has reignited debate over whether Malawi urgently needs a Sovereign… Read more »
May 11
Malawi: Mining Sector Set to Generate $43 Billion As Experts Demand Fair Share for Communities
Malawi's mining sector is projected to generate a staggering $43 billion over the next 14 years, but growing concern is emerging that the country's districts and ordinary citizens… Read more »
May 06
Malawi: MMRA Reviews Kangankunde Mining Project As Calls Grow to Upgrade It to Large-Scale Status
The Mining and Minerals Regulatory Authority (MMRA) has responded to calls from the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) over how the Kangankunde Rare… Read more »
March 24
Malawi: Parliament Proposes Higher Mining Fees and Dollar Payments for Foreign Investors to Boost Malawi's Revenue and Forex
A powerful proposal from Parliament has ignited a sweeping push to overhaul Malawi's mining sector, with lawmakers demanding higher fees, tougher fines, and a shift to charging… Read more »
March 17
Malawi: Kenani's Question Sparks Fierce Debate Over Malawi's Mineral Future
A blunt question from social media activist Onjezani Kenani is now forcing Malawi into an uncomfortable but necessary national conversation: who really benefits from the country's… Read more »
February 19
Malawi: Malawi Signs Strategic Mineral Deal With U.S., But Questions Linger Over Transparency
Malawi has signed what government officials are calling a landmark minerals deal with a United States-based trading firm, a move that could position the country within Washington's… Read more »
February 16
Malawi: FDH Bank Positions Malawi for Global Mining Investment
FDH Bank Plc has positioned itself as a strategic bridge between global capital and Malawi's extractive potential following its participation in the 2026 Investing in African… Read more »
February 06
Malawi: Malawi's Mining On the Brink - EU-Backed Power Upgrade Could Revive Sector
Malawi's mining sector is facing a serious productivity crisis due to persistent electricity shortages, with government warning that continued power instability could stall… Read more »
January 28
Malawi: Malawi Budget Under Pressure
Malawi is tightening its belt under relentless fiscal pressure--yet beneath its soil lies an economic lifeline capable of transforming the nation's fortunes. With untapped mineral… Read more »
January 07
Malawi: CDEDI Asks Parliament to Probe Portland Cement Mining Licence Over Environmental Concerns
The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has formally petitioned Parliament's Natural Resources and Climate Change Committee to investigate the… Read more »
November 05, 2025
Malawi: 'Hands Off Mulanje!' - Fury As Mining Plan Threatens Malawi's Sacred Unesco Mountain
Mount Mulanje -- Malawi's newly declared UNESCO World Heritage Site and a lifeline for over a million people -- is under threat. A mining company wants to dig into its heart for… Read more »
October 28, 2025
Malawi: From Rocks to Revenue - Malawi's Minerals At a Crossroads
Malawi has long exported its valuable minerals in raw form, losing millions in potential revenue every year. The government recently announced a ban on the export of raw minerals,… Read more »
October 15, 2025
Malawi: Malawians Demand Transparency and Accountability in Mining Sector
Malawians are increasingly demanding greater transparency and accountability in the mining sector, arguing that most mining activities take place without public knowledge or proper… Read more »
June 26, 2025
Malawi: Malawi Clinches Lucrative Mining Investment Opportunity in Dubai
The Government of Malawi has clinched a lucrative mining investment opportunity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a development that ignites hope and expectation for an increased… Read more »
