By Shaffie A Mtambo
Vice President Dr. Michael Usi has described the Ministry of Mining as a potential cash cow that can help revitalize Malawi’s economy.
Usi made the remarks during a Public Sector Reforms Review Meeting with the Ministry of Mining, where the ministry presented progress on five key reform areas in Lilongwe on Tuesday.
The reform areas include improving geological and mining services, strengthening outreach in the mining sector, supporting small-scale mining industries, improving governance, and enhancing monitoring and evaluation systems.
Usi emphasized the need for the ministry to adopt a business-oriented approach and recruit exceptional officers who can drive the sector forward.
“This is a business ministry, and there is a need to properly undertake your reforms as this will help revitalize the country’s economy.You need to adopt a business unusual mentality and recruit officers who are extra-ordinary and aggressive in driving the mining sector”Usi explained.
Minister of Mining Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma commended Usi for his passion for developing the mining industry and his understanding of mining issues.
Ng’oma pleaded with the government to prioritize the mining industry by allocating sufficient funds to the ministry, which he believes has the potential to transform the country’s economy within a few months if properly supported.
