Suleman Chitera 
By Suleman Chitera
Lilongwe could soon turn its mounting waste crisis into a powerhouse of opportunity as foreign investors from Turkey’s Ranteco Energy from Waste move in to explore a game-changing partnership with the Lilongwe City Council.
The ambitious plan? Transform garbage into electricity, fertilizer, and other valuable products—effectively turning the city’s trash into economic gold.
Lilongwe City Council Chief Executive Officer, Clement Stambuli, says the project has the potential to revolutionize waste management in the capital, shifting from the current dumping culture to a modern, sustainable system.
Leading the delegation, Ranteco Chairman Omer Halt revealed that his company brings over 20 years of experience in waste-to-energy solutions, expressing confidence that Lilongwe could benefit from proven global technologies.
Halt disclosed that the first feasibility study will take approximately three months, a critical phase that will determine the project’s viability and potential impact.
As part of their assessment, the delegation toured the Area 38 dumpsite—commonly known as Mtaya—on Wednesday, where they witnessed firsthand the city’s current waste management challenges.
If successful, the project could mark a turning point for Lilongwe—cutting pollution, generating power, and unlocking new economic opportunities from what was once seen as useless waste.
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