Poor access to electricity and infrastructure have been singled out as major hurdles hindering the growth of Malawi’s mining sector.
To tackle these bottlenecks, The Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) is hosting a mining pre-lab meeting to brainstorm solutions and propel the industry forward.
The pre-lab meeting brings together stakeholders from the mining industry, government, and private sector to discuss challenges and opportunities in the sector.
Speaking to MIJ Online, Dr. Janet Banda, Head of PDU and Deputy Secretary to the President and Cabinet, emphasized the importance of the pre-lab in finding ways to stimulate the mining sector’s growth.
Banda added that by addressing the electricity and infrastructure challenges, Malawi will unlock the full potential of its mining sector, attract more investors, and increase its economic growth.
Banda further indicated that government is working to create a conducive environment for investors and ensure a win-win situation for all stakeholders.
And on his part, Dr. Joseph Mkandawire, Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Mining, highlighted the need to promote value addition of goods to boost exports.
According to Mkandawire, they want to move beyond just exporting raw materials and instead focus on processing and adding value to minerals to increase their worth.
