Following findings that the country has sometimes been importing adulterated fuel, the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has announced the launch of fuel testing centres around the country’s borders.

According to MBS Director General, Symon Mandala, the testing centres are expected to roll out from Monday next week starting with Songwe border, as the project is starting with a capital investment of K500 million. “We have so far acquired testing equipment known as Benchtop fuel quality analyser (BFQA) to be stationed at the three testing centres of Mwanza, Dedza and Songwe.” said Mandala.

The new centres will also support the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) to discharge its regulatory functions on importation of liquid fuels.