Matola Calls for Collaborated Efforts in Mining and Energy

Malawi’s Minister of Energy Sheikh Ibrahim Matola has appealed for greater sharing of skills and ideas among African nations in creating effective policies which benefit both national and regional levels.

Speaking at 9th edition of Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition held in Mozambique Matola encouraged regional integration while focusing on developing solutions from within.

The minister said such collaborative efforts are paramount as common problems cannot be resolved without proper cooperation among African countries.

In his remarks, Mozambique’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Carlos Zacarias, concurred with Matola, saying the regional integration is a key towards solving energy challenges that the Southern African Region is facing.

Carlos Zacarias said the interconnector project between Mozambique and Malawi is a good example on how the countries in the region can work together.

The conferences are in one way provide opportunity for networking among all stakeholders in mining and energy sectors.