The "honourable" minister of mines Massi stated the new "mines...

The "honourable" minister of mines Massi stated the new "mines and minerals bill" which has taken eternity would be tabled at the next sitting of parliament - well that's been and gone and no mention anywhere.
The other "honourable" minister of finance Goodall Gondwe also stated all details regarding tax and duties re mining would be presented.

An article in the new "mining in Malawi" just out has a minor mention of 2018/2019.

Add an election in May 2019 and parties on all sides pre occupied with uneducated sledging but very educated manipulation the for mentioned 2018/2019 could be well into 2020.

Bright Masaka the previous minister for mines was dumped to another folio around 18 months ago so Massi could be Mutharika's pet and continue delays.

The best news in Malawi media of late is to remove the current law that excuses a president of corruption. Gee one has to feel for the Malawians who are forever at the mercy of corrupt governments who get nothing done - oh except of course last weeks huge pay rise for themselves.
They preach change but reality is they don't want change as it will make their appalling corruption harder.