Malawi’s power lifeline to Mozambique finally switched on - but consumers warned tariffs must be “cost-reflective”
The Mozambique-Malawi (MOMA) electricity interconnector has been energized, allowing for power imports to Malawi. Officials are currently negotiating tariffs, while consumer advocates warn that prices must be based on actual costs.
Why it matters
This infrastructure project is critical for addressing Malawi's energy shortages and integrating the nation into the regional Southern African Power Pool.
Construction of the long-awaited Mozambique-Malawi (MOMA) 400kV Electricity Interconnector has finally been completed, with tariff negotiations now underway before commercial power trading can begin between the two nations.
The Ministry of Energy confirmed the milestone in a statement issued Monday and signed by Secretary for Energy Elvis Thodi, hailing the interconnector’s completion as a major step forward in Malawi’s efforts to access additional power sources and plug into the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) via Mozambique.
“The line was successfully hot-commissioned and energized on August 8, 2026, marking a key step toward operationalising the MOMA interconnector. Then, 5 megawatts (MW) of electricity were imported from Mozambique to test and commission commercial metering equipment at the Matambo Substation,” Thodi said.
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