President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has reiterated Malawi’s commitment to achieving universal access to energy and electricity by 2030, highlighting significant progress made over the past four years.
Speaking at the Mission 300 Energy Africa Summit held at the Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre in Tanzania, President Chakwera emphasized that energy access is not just a development goal but an obligation for Malawi.
“Four years ago, only 12 percent of Malawians had access to electricity. Today, that figure stands at 25 percent, demonstrating our resolve to transform the energy sector,” said President Chakwera.
He outlined Malawi’s ambitious target under the Mission 300 initiative, which aims to increase electricity access to 70 percent by 2030. The president called for collaborative efforts to ensure the goal is met, stressing the importance of energy as a catalyst for economic growth and poverty alleviation.
The summit, attended by African leaders and energy experts, focuses on strategies to accelerate energy access across the continent. Malawi’s progress serves as a key example of how political will and innovative policies can drive change in the energy sector.
As Malawi aims to triple its electricity access in the next five years, President Chakwera urged stakeholders to invest in renewable energy and modern infrastructure to meet the demands of the growing population.
