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Malawi

Malawi is a landlocked country in south-east Africa, bordered by Tanzania to the north and north-east, Mozambique to the east, south and south-west, and Zambia to the west. The capital is Lilongwe, while Blantyre is the commercial centre. The country has a population of about 20-million people and covers an area of approximately 118 000 km². Malawi's economy is predominantly agricultural, with tobacco, tea and sugar among its principal export crops, though the government has sought to diversify into mining and manufacturing. The currency is the Malawian kwacha. The country is rich in mineral resources, including rare earths, uranium, bauxite, coal and gemstones, and mining activity has expanded in recent years. Malawi is a member of the Southern African Development Community, the African Union and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa. The country operates as a multiparty democracy with a presidential system of government. Malawi gained independence from British colonial rule in 1964 and was known as Nyasaland during the colonial period. Lake Malawi, one of Africa's Great Lakes, dominates the eastern border and is a significant natural and economic feature.

Malawi Updates


Illegal immigration march
Malawi to repatriate citizens from South Africa amid anti-immigrant attacks
3rd June 2026 By: Reuters

Malawi will join other countries in repatriating its nationals seeking to leave South Africa, where attacks on African migrants have been reported in parts of the country. The Ministry of Foreign... 


The Kasiya mine
Heavy rare earth containing monazite a potential third revenue stream for Sovereign's Kasiya
27th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Testwork conducted on monazite concentrate recovered from Sovereign Metals' Kasyia rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, has confirmed that the heavy rare earth content of dysprosium, terbium and... 


Inflation impact likely in emerging markets owing to US-Iran war – BMI
26th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Financial market research company BMI expects oil prices to average $90/bbl this year, and to remain higher for longer, which will, in turn, feed into rising inflation. This will lead to pressure... 


Xylem Announces New Applied Water Distribution Structure for Southern Africa Region
25th May 2026

What: (Virtual Showroom) Xylem, a global leader in water technology, announces a strategic update to its operating model in Southern Africa. Effective June 1, 2026, AQS Liquid Transfer PTY Ltd,... 


EGA commissions solar panel plant in Paarl
22nd May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Ener-G-Africa (EGA) has commissioned its Western Cape solar panel manufacturing facility in Paarl. The plant has a nameplate assembly capacity of up to 150 MW a year on a three-shift operation. 


Image of rare earths in scoop
Songwe Hill rare earths project, Malawi
22nd May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Songwe is among the few rare earths projects globally to have reached definitive feasibility study stage. 


Uranium mineralisation
Atomic secures option for second, nearby uranium prospect in Zambia
19th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Atomic Eagle has expanded its uranium exploration footprint in Zambia with a binding option agreement to acquire 100% of the large-scale Sitwe uranium project, in the Luangwa Valley... 


Elevated view of the recovery circuit at Kangankunde
Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update
15th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction activity is advancing across all major work fronts. 


Flight paths and fault lines
8th May 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

There was a time when Taiwan counted several African countries among its allies. Now, only one remains, and even that final relationship is so constrained that its leader cannot freely visit,... 


Pele Energy Group chairperson Brenda Martin
Africa's energy future cannot be exported, it must be built at home
8th May 2026

Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its development trajectory. With abundant natural resources, a rapidly growing and youthful population projected to reach 2.5-billion by 2050 and accelerating... 


Construction at Malawi rare earths project advancing on schedule – Lindian
Construction at Malawi rare earths project advancing on schedule – Lindian
7th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Lindian Resources says construction activity at its Kangankunde rare earths project, in Malawi, continues to advance across all major work fronts, with strong progress recorded across... 


Illegal immigration march
African countries warn citizens of xenophobic attacks in South Africa
7th May 2026 By: Reuters

African countries including Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho and Zimbabwe have warned migrants in South Africa to be cautious and remain indoors due to attacks targeting foreigners, and Ghana has lobbied the... 


André Moolman
EGA commissions solar panel plant in Paarl
4th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Ener-G-Africa (EGA) has commissioned its solar panel manufacturing facility in Paarl, in the Western Cape. The plant has a nameplate assembly capacity of up to 150 MW a year on a three-shift... 


African governments need to prioritise aviation, says IATA
29th April 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Aviation was a strategic enabler for African social and economic development, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted, at its Focus Africa Conference, in Addis Ababa,... 


AASA urges Southern African airline industry to be transparent about jet fuel supply plans
24th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) calls on fuel suppliers, depots, airports and governments in the region to urgently share their contingency fuel allocation... 


Could Agoa extension be a win-win for all parties on critical minerals front?
Could Agoa extension be a win-win for all parties on critical minerals front?
24th April 2026 By: Tracy Klückow

The new “deal-making” approach in Washington has some suggesting that  the extended African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) is likely to be used as leverage to secure the supply of unbeneficiated... 


Kasiya rutile and graphite project, in Malawi
DFS confirms Sovereign, Rio Tinto’s Kasiya project can be world’s largest rutile, graphite producer
17th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and Aim-listed Sovereign Metals has stated a modest 9% increase in the capital expenditure required for Stage 1 development of the Kasiya rutile project, in Malawi, combined with a 6% increase... 


Lotus resumes production at Kayelekera
Lotus resumes production at Kayelekera
17th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has resumed uranium production at its Kayelekera mine, in Malawi, after processing operations had to be suspended on April 4, following fire damage to two electrical... 


An image of the Kasiya rutile/graphite project
Study reinforces rutile, graphite potential of Sovereign’s Malawi project
16th April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and ASX-listed Sovereign Metals says the results of a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Kasiya rutile/graphite project in Malawi confirm the potential for the company to redefine... 


An EV charging
Mkango subsidiaries to collaborate in UK grant-funded project to develop recycled magnets
14th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Aim- and TSX-V-listed rare earth elements and associated minerals company Mkango Resources’ subsidiaries HyProMag and Mkango Rare Earths UK have been named as collaborative project winners of the... 


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