Tag: Ibrahim Matola
Matola Stages Political Comeback as Independent, Vows to Rebuild Makanjira
By Suleman Chitera, Mangochi, Malawi After more than ten years out of frontline politics in Makanjira, Energy Minister Ibrahim Matola is staging a dramatic comeback—this time as an independent candidate for the Mangochi North parliamentary seat. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionOn Wednesday, Matola filed his nomination papers to cheering supporters, […]
President orders Minister Matola to bring fuel into the country within 48 hours
By Twink Jones Gadama In a dramatic turn of events, Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola has been given an ultimatum by President to bring fuel into the country within 48 hours. This comes hot on the heels of an earlier directive from the Vice President, ordering Matola to submit a report on the delayed fuel […]
Government’s international fuel procurement strategy bears fruit
By Burnett Munthali The government’s initiative to procure fuel through an international arrangement has started yielding results. According to a statement from the Ministry of Energy, the government, through the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA), has successfully purchased 51.5 million liters of fuel from Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read moreMalawi […]
Government to Government fuel deal to ease fuel shortages- Matola
Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola, has said fuel scarcity in Malawi is expected to improve with the arrival of a vessel carrying 51 million litres of petroleum products from Tanga in Tanzania. Speaking after inspecting the vessel, the Minister said the shipment would significantly help reduce the fuel crisis. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President […]
Relief on the Horizon: Malawi Secures Emergency Fuel Supply to Ease Shortages
By Twink Jones Gadama In a significant development aimed at addressing the persistent fuel shortages in Malawi, the Ministry of Energy has announced the procurement of 40,000 Metric Tons (about 51.5 million litres) of fuel under the Government-to-Government Fuel Supply Arrangement. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionThis emergency fuel consignment, comprising […]
BESS Project Launched to Replace Costly Aggreko Diesel Generators
By Burnett Munthali On Monday, 25 November, Energy Minister Ibrahim Matola announced that the newly launched Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project would replace the diesel generators previously hired from Aggreko at a staggering cost of $78 million per month. The announcement was made during the project’s launch in Lilongwe, where Matola addressed President Lazarus […]
CDEDI Maintains Call for MERA CEO Henry Kachaje and Energy Minister Ibrahim Matola to Resign Over Fuel Crisis
By Burnett Munthali The Center for Democracy and Economic Initiative (CDEDI) has reiterated its demand for the resignation of the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) CEO, Henry Kachaje, and Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola. The organization accuses the two of failing to address the persistent fuel shortages affecting the country. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice […]
Malawi grapples with fuel crisis
Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola addressed the nation, acknowledging the frustration and difficulties caused by the current fuel supply challenges. In a statement from the ministry that Malawi Freedom Network has seen, the situation has disrupted daily life, affecting parents, businesses, and industries alike. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruption“The fuel […]
Fuel Crisis Reaches Boiling Point in Malawi
CDEDI Demands Answers from Minister of Energy Malawi’s worsening fuel crisis has prompted the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) to condemn Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola’s “deafening silence” on the issue. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionIts Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa slammed Matola for failing to address the […]