MALAWI MINISTER TASK COMPANY TO BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE AS CSR

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Gambeta News

Malawi Minister of mining, Rashid Gaffar has asked Mota-Engil to construct a primary school in Traditional Authority Machinjiri in Blantyre as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR). According to Gaffer, “Although it is not your responsibility, you still should do something; in the next five years, I want to see a primary school constructed by you.” He made the statement while visiting the company facilities. Meanwhile, site’s manager Alexandra Monteiro for the company said…

CONSTRUCTION OF MALAWI’s ZOMBA STADIUM TAKING TOO LONG

Posted on July 21, 2020July 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of Zomba stadium which was expected to be completed on October 5 will actually take longer according to Public Relations Officer for Zomba City Council, Mercy Chaluma. The project had first faced financial problems then later it was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. These made the project to stall as the construction site workers was reduced due to the health guildlines. Speaking to a radio station, Chaluma said “The project has been facing…

MALAWI GOVT. TO CONSTRUCT BRIDGE AFTER GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Gambeta News

Malawi Minister of Transport and Public works Ralph Jooma has performed the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a bridge at Phalombe District. The bridge which will be along Phalombe River is at a construction cost of K99 million. According to the Minister, the bridge will not only allow people of Mpasa and Likulezi wards to connect with each other but it will also provide them access to important things such as markets for…

MALAWI GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED PLANS TO CONSTRUCT 40 SCHOOLS

Posted on March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 by Gambeta News

Malawi Government to construct 40 secondary schools

Construction of 40 secondary schools to begin in April after securing fund from USAID. Plans have been announced by Malawi Government to construct 40 secondary schools across the nation. The project is a joint venture with United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It will help increase the level of education in the area as well as provide more learning facilities for future generations. Speaking during the announcement, Immediate past Minister of Education, William Susuwere…

MALAWI’s PARLIAMENT PASSES LOAN BILL FOR ELECTRICITY EXPANSION

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Gambeta News

Parliament pass loan bill for electricity expansion in Malawi. Malawi parliament has passed a loan bill that will enable them borrow fund for the nation electricity expansion. The bill for the loan which is worth US$150m will aim to increase access to electricity in Malawi. According to Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha the project has three component; like grid electrification, off grid market development fund and technical support. During the meeting, the loan bill was…

10,000 HOUSES TO BE CONSTRUCTED FOR MALAWI SECURITY AGENCIES

Posted on September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 by Gambeta News

The 10,000 houses to be completed will serve as morale boosted to the Malawi security agencies. The Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Joseph Mwanamvekha in his budget presentation announced the construction of the housing project to begin in 2019/20 fiscal year. This part of the budget is in alignment with the promise of President Peter Mutharika to build 10,000 houses for security personnel. The project is will run for five years, of which…

BUILDON AND RAISING MALAWI TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR KASUNGU SCHOOL

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Gambeta News

buildOn and Raising Malawi to improve quality of teaching in Kasungu with construction of new facilities. buildOn, a US based charity Organisation is partnering with Raising Malawi to provide funds for improving learning in Kasungu, Malawi. The fund which is worth US$ 250,000 will be use to improve the quality of teaching and learning. buildOn deputy country director Robert Chikombe said ”Under this project, we will construct two semi-detached classroom blocks and two semi-detached teacher’s…

JICA TO ASSIST MALAWI WATER BOARD WITH WATER LOSSES

Posted on July 29, 2019July 31, 2019 by Gambeta News

JICA to help reduce Lilongwe Water board NRW but no outright plan revealed for stopping illegal water connections? Water as we all know is one of the most important substances on earth. This is why Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is making plans to assist Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) in reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW). The reduction comes due to leakage of water pipes, theft and illegal water connections among others. The water boards in Malawi…

CONSTRUCTION OF KHONJENI ROAD COMMISSIONED IN MALAWI

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Gambeta News

Malawi’s Minister commission the construction of Khonjeni road but can contractor deliver the project on time? Road is an essential infrastructural development for every nation in the world. As it connects people to different location which makes it an important asset to the economy. However, every road constructed needs proper maintenance for it to stand the test of time. During the groundbreaking ceremony, minister of local government and Rural Development Ben Malunga Phiri assured resident…

MALAWI GOVT. URGE TO CHOOSE NEW CONTRACTOR FOR WATER PROJECT

Posted on June 24, 2019June 28, 2019 by Gambeta News

Malawi Government urged to make decision on Lilongwe-Salima water project Malawi government has been advise to find new contractor or continue with Khato civil for the water project. The Lilongwe-Salima water project will seek to pump water from lake Malawi to Lilongwe and its surrounding district. This will help ease water supply challenges facing these areas. In 2018, Malawi Finance Minister announce that Financing for Salima-Lilongwe Water Project is not Ready. According to him, the…

LILONGWE CARRIAGEWAY TO TAKE SHAPE IN MALAWI

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Gambeta News

Lilongwe carriageway to take shape after plans to demolish six classroom building are in motion. Construction of Lilongwe carriageway is taking shape as plans for demolition of six classroom building at Chimutu primary school will soon take place. The demiotion will pave way for the project to kick-off. Head teacher of Chimutu Primary School, Linney Magombo said Contractor will pay for all the cost of constructing the new building as the current one pose a…

QUANTEL TO PUMP 50MW FOR MALAWI ELECTRICITY GRID

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Gambeta News

Quantel announced plans to pump 50mw under the Bwengu Solar Park Project for Malawi electricity grid Quantel Renewable Energy is making plans to pump 50mw into Malawi electricity grid. This project was announced during the signing of 14 power purchase agreement (PPA) deal that involves different energy company. Quantel CEO Marvis Fields said ”The Bwengu Solar Park Project will has the capacity to generate 50 mw. It may also go up to 65 mwp/year translating…

MALAWI PRESIDENT ATTENDS NSANJE-MARKA ROAD CEREMONY

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Gambeta News

President Mutharika at Nsanje-Marka road groundbreaking ceremony. President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika was at the groundbreaking ceremony of Nsanje-Marka road. The project will help communities in both area have good road access. Speaking during the ceremony, President Mutharika said he will fulfill former President Bingu Wa Mutharika’s vision. This will be through completion of the inland port. According to the President, the DPP government has started developing the Lower Shire by constructing roads like the…

MALAWI PRESIDENT OPENS KASAMA COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Gambeta News

Malawi President open kasama technical college

President Peter Mutharika plans more community technical college construction after Kasama unveiling. Malawi President Peter Mutharika has open the Kasama Community Technical College in Chitipa. The college is aim at developing skill labours that can help growth the nation economy. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the state of the art facility, President Mutharika made the commitment to build more. According to him, it is one of many community technical colleges that will be established…

MALAWI AIRPORT GET NEW TERMINAL BUILDINGS

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Gambeta News

Kamuzu International Airport get new terminals to help reduce congestion. Kamuzu International Airport in Malawi now has a new phase after the completion of a three new terminal buildings. The project is part of expansion plan by the government of Japan towards helping malawi. The first phase comprise of an all new international arrival wing, passenger departure wing and a domestic terminal building. This will help reduce the congestion faced by passenger boarding the airplanes….

PRESIDENT MAGUFULI UNHAPPY WITH SLOW TRADE IMPLEMENTATION BETWEEN MALAWI

Posted on April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by Gambeta News

Tanzania President call for more improvement in the implementation of trade agreement with Malawi. Tanzania President John Magufuli is unhappy with the slow implementation of the trade agreement with Malawi. During a two-day visit to Malawi, He called for the speedy implementation of the agreement. He cited the construction of the one-stop border post at Songwe-Kasumulu as very slow. The construction is under the Memorandum of Understanding signed way back in 2015. President Magufuli said “There is…

PLANS UNDERWAY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BUS TERMINAL IN MALAWI

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of State of the Art International Bus Terminal set to kick-off in Malawi. Malawi’s capital is set to have a new state of the Art international bus terminal. This bus terminal will help reduce traffic congestion as well as make movement into the city very easy. The project will also help make the city to compete with other African city as it will be its first International bus terminal. The plan was disclose by…

CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE CHINA-AIDED COMMUNITY COLLEGES LAUNCHED IN MALAWI

Posted on November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

Malawi Govt launches construction of five China-Aided community technical colleges. Developing a community is one of the key ways of having good infrastructure in any nation. This is why Malawi and China has launched a China-Aided Community project in Malawi which will help improve lives. Under the China-Aided Community Project, the construction of technical colleges in five communities has just been launched. The colleges will be located at Zomba, Mzimba, Ntcheu, Mulanje and Nsanje district…

CONSTRUCTION OF MAJIGA-ZAMBIA TARMAC ROAD KICK-OFF IN MALAWI

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Gambeta News

Majiga-Zambia tarmac road construction set to kick-off in December which will help ease movement of people and goods. Resident of Ndirande township in Blantyre, Malawi are happy about the propose construction of the road. They are glad with the project as it will help them ease movement of good, people around the area. Meanwhile, the news was announce by the local government Chairman while inspecting the road. The construction of the road will begin in…

MALAWI GOVT STOP MAHATMA GHANDI STATUE CONSTRUCTION

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

Mahatma Ghandi Status construction put to halt by government in Malawi. Malawi government has order the immediate stop to the construction of mahatma ghandi statue. This is due to increase pressure from malawians that it hold not significant meaning. According to report, resident feel it is irrelevant to celebrate an indian man in Malawi. They felt that there are many Malawian heroes who deserve such an honour. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Rejoice Chaponda Shumba…

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