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MALAWI GOVT. TO CRIMINALISE CONTRACTORS DOING SUBSTANDARD WORKS

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Gambeta News

Malawi Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jacob Hara, has warned that his ministry will soon start taking to court contractors who produce substandard work on the roads of Malawi. The decision comes after the nation has witness so many serious problem from contractors handling different projects in the country. Minister Hara sounded the warning during the Face the Press he jointly held with the Minister of Information and Digitalisation Gospel Kazako at the Central…

TROPICAL STORM ANA CAUSED BILLIONS OF DAMAGES IN MALAWI

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Gambeta News

Electricity Generation Company (Egenco) says it needs about K18 billion to restore and repair the damage at Kapichira Hydro Power Station which supplies about 129.6 megawatts (MW) to the national grid. Egenco chief executive officer William Liabunya said this on Saturday during a tour at the station by the newly-appointed Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola to appreciate the damage at the power station. The station, located in Chikwawa District, suffered extensive damage, particularly at its…

BOTSWANA AND MALAWI REVIVE BILATERAL RELATIONS TO EXPLORE NEW AREAS OF COOPERATION, MINING

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Gambeta News

Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K Masisi President of the Republic of Botswana gives a statement on his return from a 1 day working visit to Malawi “A very good evening to you all. We are safely back from the Republic of Malawi. I had a good engagement with my brother, His Excellency President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera We have committed to revive and deepen our bilateral relations through the resuscitation of our Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation(JPCC) which…

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF WOOD POLES (MALAWI ELECTRICITY ACCESS PROJECT)

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Gambeta News

The Government of Malawi has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP) to be implemented by The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited (ESCOM). ESCOM intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Supply and Delivery of Wooden Poles. Country: Malawi Name of Project: Malawi Electricity Access Project Contract Title: Supply and Delivery of Wood Poles Loan No.: IDA63790 Reference No.: MW-ESCOM-196048-GO-RFB Date…

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CABLES, CONDUCTORS, AND CLAMPS (MALAWI ELECTRICITY ACCESS PROJECT)

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Gambeta News

The Government of Malawi has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP) to be implemented by The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited (ESCOM). ESCOM intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Supply and Delivery of Cables, Conductors, and Clamps. ESCOM now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for Supply and Delivery of Cables, Conductors, and Clamps Country: Malawi Name…

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IN MALAWI IS THREATENED BY WEAK GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE IN ESCOM

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Gambeta News

Although government fully controls the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) as a statutory body, the institution is, in fact, a private company limited by shares and is incorporated under the country’s Companies Act 1984. This confused legal entity status for the organisation, according to documents Weekend Nation has seen, creates governance problems. The documents indicate Escom was registered at the Registrar of Companies as a private company with registration number 5081 after changing from Electricity Supply…

GOVT. CUTS 75% ON PARK ACCOMMODATION FEE IN MALAWI

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Gambeta News

Malawi Department of National Parks and Wildlife has decreased prices to 75% for lodging at Lifupa Lodge in Kasungu National Park for both international and local tourists. The decision was made after the government terminated a contract with the previous owner Act to Protect (AP) due to poor services and higher rates. Speaking during a site tour organized by African Development Bank (ADB), Kasungu National Park Manager, Petros Msiska said the government considered revision of…

TWO HOUSING PROJECTS HAS BEEN ABANDONED IN SA FOR TWO DECADES

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of two housing projects has now received new contractors after it has been abandoned for over two decades in South Africa. According to reports, the first was in Mlungisi when the department cancelled builders’ contracts in 2006. While the second in Cenyulands was abandoned by a contractor in January 2020. When local Media visited the area, they discovered that there were about 20 sites in the area which were incomplete with nothing but…

SENIOR CHIEF BLAST CONTRACTORS AFTER DELAY OF SCHOOL BUILDING IN MALAWI

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

Senior Chief Mlolo has lashed out at contractor for delaying to complete the construction of a school building despite receiving over 90% of the construction fee. During a site visit by county officials to the Mcherenje Primary School, they were very disappointed with Tithandizane Building Contractors slow pace towards completing the project. According to Senior Chief Mlolo, contractor has received K14 million of the K16.5 million of the contractual payment. Quoting Senior Chief Mlolo, “This…

CONSTRUCTION WORKERS HANDLING NKHATA BAY MARKET PROJECT END TWO WEEKS STRIKE IN MALAWI

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

Construction workers has resumed it duty after a two weeks strike following unpaid dues by their employer. The workers are working on the Nkhata bay market construction site with China Gansu Engineering Corporation Limited as it employer. It was alleged that the workers has not been paid since the project kick-off on July 30 this year. With the foreman stating that they started work without signing any contract regarding their wages. Quoting foreman Wilton Bakali,…

MALAWI FINANCE MINISTER UNVEILS PLANS FOR TWO INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Gambeta News

Finance Minister of Malawi, Felix Mlusu had unveiled the Tonse Alliance government’s maiden budget for two infrastructural projects in Lilongwe. According to Mlusu, the two projects will be the construction of an indoor netball court project as well as the construction of Mzuzu Youth Centre with both projects expected to commence during the 2020/21 financial year. Quoting Mlusu, “Government will commence the construction of indoor netball court and the Mzuzu Youth Centre,” Mlusu further disclosed…

CONTRACTOR CUTS CONSTRUCTION COST OF LILONGWE-SALIMA WATER PROJECT IN MALAWI

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

The contractor handling the construction of Lilongwe-Salima water project, Khato Civil has reduced the cost from US$400 million dollars to US$315 million. According to Khato Civils chairperson Simbi Phiri, his company has brought new equipment that can do the job swiftly. Meanwhile, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources, Welani Chilenga, told the local media after the meeting that Khato Civils has cut the cost of the project from US$400 million dollars to US$315 million….

MALAWI MINISTER CAUTION CONTRACTOR OVER SUBSTANDARD MATERIAL USAGE

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Gambeta News

Malawi Minister for Agriculture, Lobin Lowe has warned Plem Construction Limited over constant usage of substandard material during it construction process. During a tour round the construction site of the Linga Irrigation Dam in Nkhata Bay, Lowe said his ministry would frequently be visiting the site to ensure that the company complies with the agreed contract standards. Quoting Lowe, “I am, however, impressed with the progress and standard of the construction works of the dam…

MALAWI GOVT. WARNS CONTRACTOR TO FINISH PHALOMBE HOSPITAL

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

Contractors handling the construction of Phalombe District Hospital has been warn to finish the project by November this year. Speaking during a tour round the construction site, Minister of Health, Khumbidze Kandodo Chiponda told contractors to work against time and ensure that the construction is done by November 2020 as Tonse Alliance government will not take any further excuses and delays. Quoting Chiponda, “The importance of the facility is of no mention as it will…

MALAWI GOVT. WARN CONTRACTORS TO STOP INFLATING CONSTRUCTION COST

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Gambeta News

Government of Malawi has warn contractors handling the Mzimba Stadium and M’mbelwa District Council office complex to stop inflating construction cost. Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MoLRD), Deputy Minister, Harima Daudi while taking a tour on both construction site said they should not be influenced by corrupt politicians who wants to steal the nation money. Quoting Daudi, “Do not allow ministers, members of parliament or councilors to coax you to inflate the costs…

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…

MECHANICAL PROJECT ENGINEER AT COENG, SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Gambeta News

Consulting and Construction Engineers (COENG) fosters skills transfer and localization through the development of partnerships with global engineering and construction partners. COENG is looking for Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team in South Africa. REQUIREMENTS Project Management Mechanical Design and Drafting Must-Have: Education o Either BSc Eng (Mechanical), Pr Tech Eng (Mechanical) or BTech (Mechanical) Professional registration or eligibility Training Computer Literacy SH&E Safety knowledge Experience 5 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering; Good…

MALAWI GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED PLANS TO CONSTRUCT 40 SCHOOLS

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

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…

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