Andrew Chisamba

Andrew Chisamba is the Acting Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining in Malawi. He has been in the news for expressing concerns about the significant financial losses Malawi incurs due to illegal mining, estimating an annual loss of between US$300 million and US$500 million. Chisamba has been proactive in engaging with traditional leaders and local authorities to strengthen the fight against illegal mining, emphasizing the importance of decentralization and community involvement in addressing this growing issue.