Malawi has sourced $60 million from the World Bank for rehabilitation of the 129.6 megawatts Kapichira power station which was completely damaged by Cyclone Ana this year. 

Authorities say the reconstruction of the dam structure at the power plant is due to begin next month.

This follows lengthy discussions between the World Bank and Ministry of Finance for such money so as to repair the main hydro power plant in two phases.  

The Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) Chief Executive Officer, William Liabunya, says in a statement that the work is to start with Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Phase 1.    

George Mhango reports from Blantyre…