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President Mutharika appoints board for MMRA
January 05, 2026 / Wahard Betha
Dulanya chairs the Board
State President Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed a new Board for the Mining and Mineral Resources Regulatory Authority (MMRA).
A Press Release from the Office of the President and Cabinet indicates that Mutharika has appointed Professor Zuze Dulanya as the Board Chairperson, Dr. Grain Malunga as Vice Chairperson and Mr. Smith Kalima, Mr. Newton Munthali and, Mr. Fesisa Rose as Members of the Board.
The Authority whose Director is Mr. Mphatso Chikoti was established under Section 5 of the Mines and Minerals Act (No. 25 of 2023) as an independent regulatory authority for mining and mineral resources in Malawi.
Following the repeal of the Mines and Minerals Act of 2019 and the enactment of the Mines and Minerals Act of 2023, the Authority regulates the mineral sector in the development and utilization of mineral resources in line with sustainable development principles and practices and for the benefit of Malawians.
The Authority is entitled to sustainable development principles and practices of: monitoring the activities of licenses while promoting and regulating local beneficiation; promoting the harmonization of activities, plans and, policies and; facilitating disputes resolution.
Professor Dulanya is a prominent Malawian geologist and Associate Professor at the University of Malawi while Dr. Malunga is former Cabinet Minister and current Coordinator for Malawi Chamber of Mines and Energy.
Mutharika, who has announced various board appointments for state-owned institutions, is, however, yet to appoint Board Members for the Malawi Mining Investment Company (MAMICO) which is a state owned enterprise established by the Government to spearhead the development and investment in the country’s mining sector.
The Company operates under the Malawi Development Corporation Holdings Limited (MDCHL) and is part of the Government’s broader strategy to industrialize Malawi, reduce reliance on agriculture and boost Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in mining.
MAMICO which is currently headed by Professor Dr.Leonard Kalindekafe as Chief Executive Officer was launched in February 2025 marking a significant milestone in Malawi’s efforts to fully capitalize on its rich mineral resources.
The company is seen as a game charger in Malawi Vision 2063, where mining is identified as a priority sector under the industrialization agenda.
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