By Gift Chiponde

Lilongwe, July 11, Mana: Minister of Mining, Monica Chang'anamuno has stressed the importance of engaging Malawians in the diaspora to support the growth of the country's mining industry.

During a Press briefing on Thursday in Lilongwe, she disclosed that the upcoming virtual Malawi Mining Investment Forum (MMIF) scheduled for July 13, 2024, at 2:00 pm Malawi time.

The Minister said the forum aims to provide opportunities for Malawians living abroad to offer technical assistance and explore investment prospects in the mining sector.

Chang'anamuno pointed out that the forum aligns with the Agriculture, Tourism, and Mining (ATM) Strategy, which is part of Malawi's efforts to achieve the Malawi 2063. 

She said the forum would offer avenues for investment in mining infrastructure, the upcoming government mining company including the State of the Art Mineral Laboratory, and urged active participation from Malawians in the diaspora.

The Minister emphasized need for government's objective to create an enabling environment in the mining sector to attract both foreign and local investment.

President, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has consistently underscored the revitalisation of the country through agriculture, tourism, and mining, with the aim of growing the mining sector to contribute at least 15 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The Theme of the forum is "GLOBAL CONNECTIONS, LOCAL IMPACT: INVESTING IN MALAWI'S MINERALS," and it is expected to provide insights into legislations, frameworks, and investment opportunities in Malawi's mining sector.