Thoko Tembo
MalawipoliticianMale7.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Thoko Tembo is the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development in Malawi. He advocates for agricultural transformation as a crucial driver of economic prosperity in Malawi, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships, particularly with Norway, to advance the country's development priorities.
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Thoko Tembo, the Mining Minister, cleared Lindian Resources of any wrongdoing during a parliamentary debate.
‘We are not here to scare investors’: Govt clears Australian mining firm Lindian and warns against illegal mine suspensions - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-08
Thoko Tembo has told parliament that government inspections at the Kangankunde Rare Earth project have found no evidence of illegal mining or unauthorized mineral exports.
Malawi mining minister clears Kangankunde rare earths project of illegal exports after parliamentary scrutiny - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-07Thoko Tembo has called for deeper partnerships between government and the private sector, describing investment as a critical pillar in unlocking the country’s mining potential.
Malawi mining minister calls for stronger investment ties with local private sector Malawi’s Minister of Mining, Thoko Tembo, has called for deeper partnerships between government and the private sector, describing investment as a critical pillar in unlocking the country’s mining potential and driving broader economic transformation. Speaking during an engagement meeting with NICO Group, Tembo said the mining sector’s growth is contingent on sustained investment, noting that local investors have a significant role to play in developing the industry. “As a country, we cannot talk about mining without talking about investment because investors are a key pillar of the sector. Mining is capital intensive, and investment is crucial to the growth of the industry,” Tembo said. The minister said government remains committed to working with strategic partners to ensure the mining sector generates broad-based benefits across the economy. “We should partner and ensure that we move forward together to achieve the dreams of the sector so that everyone benefits, the Government, Malawians and the private sector,” he said. During the meeting, NICO Group managing director Vizenge Kumwenda presented details reaffirming the group’s commitment to supporting government’s development agenda through strategic investments and partnerships, outlining the group’s financial capacity to support transformative mining projects aligned with the Malawi 2063 Agenda. The engagement reflects the Ministry of Mining’s broader strategy of fostering closer ties with local investors to promote value addition, mobilise capital and accelerate sustainable development within Malawi’s mining sector, as the country seeks to position mining as a key contributor to long-term economic growth. - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-04
Thoko Tembo, Malawi’s minister of mining, stated that corporate social responsibility obligations for mining companies are now legally binding.
MP Gotani-Hara challenges govt over limited community benefit from mining sites - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-28
Thoko Tembo is the Mining Minister who confirms that the mining licence for Songwe is still being finalised.
The Songwe promise: forensic scrutiny of Mkango’s rare earth pitch - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-22
Minister of Mining Thoko Tembo made the remarks after touring the Mkango Rare Earths project.
Mkango to Process Rare Earth Minerals in Malawi - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-22
Malawi’s minister of mining, Thoko Tembo, has commended Portland Cement Malawi Limited for its K200 billion investment in the country’s manufacturing and mining sectors.
Mining minister praises Portland Cement’s K200bn investment at Balaka plant - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-20
Malawi’s mining minister, Thoko Tembo, has been presented with projections showing the Songwe Hill rare earths project could deliver $1.91bn in total economic benefits over its mine life.
Malawi banks on Songwe Hill rare earths to plug fiscal gap - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-19It came at the swearing-in of Thoko Tembo as the country’s first dedicated minister of mining.
Mutharika’s attack on mineral ‘traitors’ highlights need for stronger state capacity in mining - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-15
Thoko Tembo has been sworn in as Malawi’s Minister of Mining, taking up the newly created portfolio.
Thoko Tembo sworn in as Malawi’s first Minister of Mining - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-14Thoko Tembo is the country’s first Minister of Mining.
Mutharika vows crackdown on mineral smuggling, tells new minister to prioritise Malawi’s interests - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-14Executive chairman Robert Martin held meetings in Lilongwe with Mining Minister Thoko Tembo during the week.
Lindian fires first blast at Malawi rare earths mine - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-04
Thoko Tembo is the Mining Minister of Malawi who held talks with the operator of the Kayelekera Uranium Mine to discuss the planned restart of operations.
Malawi set to resume uranium exports in August after minister’s talks with mine operator - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-03Thoko Tembo is the Minister of Mining who toured the Kasiya Rutile Project to appreciate progress.
Kasiya Mine Could Operate for More Than 70 Years, Feasibility Study Reveals - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-02
Thoko Tembo, M.P., has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a stable, transparent and predictable investment environment.
Sovereign Metals’ Kasiya project strengthens Malawi’s investor appeal - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-02
Thoko Tembo launched Malawi’s new $2.8 million Sanitary and Phytosanitary Information Management System to modernize agricultural trade.
Deputy Minister Thoko Tembo Launches $2.8 Million Digital Trade System to Boost Malawi’s Agricultural Exports - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-05-28
Deputy Minister Thoko Tembo is attending the 23rd African Water and Sanitation Association Congress in Cameroon, engaging with continental experts.
APM Ministers in Action: Driving Malawi’s Growth from Capital Hill to the World Stage - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-11
Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Thoko Tembo, described the development as a major milestone.
70% of Targeted FISP Beneficiaries Receive Farm Inputs Amid Major Challenges - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-04
Thoko Tembo is the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development in Malawi who highlighted Norway's strategic partnership with Malawi.
Norway impressed NASFAM interventions on women farmers’ empowerment in Malawi - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-28
