* Between January and October 2026, over K236 billion in road levies were remitted to the RFA while the cumulative balance payable stood at about K203 billion
Malawi News Agency (MANA)
Roads Fund Administration (RFA) Board chairperson, Noel Mkulichi, has assured that the rehabilitation works on the Golomoti-Monkey Bay M010 Road will be completed within the planned 24 months period.
Speaking on a tour at the Golomoti campsite, Mkulichi said the 28.4km rehabilitation, which is Lot 2 being carried out by Mota-Engil Africa, is expected to have a lifespan of 20 years.
Between January and October 2026, over K236 billion in road levies were remitted to the RFA while the cumulative balance payable stood at about K203 billion.
In total, the Monkey Bay Turn-off–Chantulo–Golomoti M10 is a 58km stretch being financed by FDH Bank and National Bank of Malawi (NBM) at K100 billion each, which will be repaid through tollgate fees and fuel levy collections.
On his tour of site clearing and preliminary earthworks, Mkulichi indicated that RFA is engaging the government and the Reserve Bank of Malawi to address foreign exchange challenges affecting contractors’ ability to procure imported materials on time.
It is also engaging the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) on fuel availability to ensure smooth implementation of the project.
Acting major projects Director for Roads Authority, Eng. Chisomo Dan Kauma, said contractors face penalties for delays, depending on the circumstances.
Kauma said the project design has also taken into account water challenges affecting communities along the road, as well as potential natural disasters.—Editing by Duncan Mlanjira; Maravi Express
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