Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority, AERA - Malawi

AERA Hosts Lotus Africa’s Managing Director

In a continuous effort to ensure the protection of the public, workers, and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation, the Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority hosted executives from Lotus Africa Limited in a productive meeting held at AERA offices on 25 March.

The meeting was part of ongoing regulatory engagements and focused on compliance requirements, regulatory processes, and timelines for key activities, as well as follow-up on recommendations from a recent pre-authorization inspection at Kayelekera Uranium Mine.

These engagements are part of AERA’s continuous oversight to ensure that safety and regulatory requirements are upheld at every stage of mining operations.
AERA emphasized the importance of continued compliance to ensure the safe and secure handling and transportation of radioactive materials and to protect people and the environment.

Eid Mubarak!

May this Eid-ul-Fitr bring joy, peace, warmth, and countless blessings.

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𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 (𝗣𝗚𝗘𝗖)

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (AERA) is proud to announce that two of its officers have successfully completed the 2025-2026 IAEA Postgraduate Educational Course (PGEC) in Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety.

Over the past six months, the officers enhanced knowledge and skills in radiation protection, international safety standards, safe transport of radioactive materials, radioactive waste management, radiation monitoring, and emergency preparedness and response.

The knowledge and skills gained will strengthen AERA’s capacity to effectively regulate the safe use of ionizing radiation in Malawi, contributing to enhanced protection of workers, the public, and the environment.

AERA remains committed to building strong technical capacity and promoting the highest standards of radiation safety and security in the country.

AERA continues to strengthen radiation safety oversight in Malawi.

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (AERA) conducted a pre-authorization inspection at Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga as part of its mandate to ensure the safe and secure use of ionizing radiation.

The inspection, led by the Executive Director, Associate Professor Davies Mweta, provided an opportunity to assess the mine’s preparedness to comply with national regulatory requirements related to radiation protection to both humans and the environment.

During the inspection, officials from AERA reviewed key areas including radiation protection measures for workers, safeguards to prevent radiological contamination, the security and control measures of radiation sources, and systems put in place to protect surrounding communities.

AERA remains committed to protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation by ensuring compliance in different sectors, such as mining.

𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐈

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority would like to remind its stakeholders that monitoring of occupationally exposed workers to radiation in the country is mandatory, in accordance with the Atomic Energy Act of 2011 and Regulation 40 of the Atomic Energy Regulations of 2012. Occupationally exposed workers include personnel who work with radiation sources and other nuclear and radioactive materials. Radiation sources include equipment such as X-ray machines, CT scanners, mammography machines, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) machines, nuclear gauges (level, density, or moisture gauges), and well-logging sources used in exploration and mining.

Meanwhile, this service is provided in the country by the National Dosimetry Laboratory (NDL) at AERA. For further information, contact us at mobile numbers 0892 239 222 or 0988 839 222. Alternatively, send an email to [email protected], or write to the Executive Director at the following address:

𝐀𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐠 𝟑𝟔𝟖
𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐰𝐞 𝟑

𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗬 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦, 𝗡𝗨𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗬 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority wishes to inform the public that Section 23 of the Atomic Energy Act requires that a person shall not engage in any activity or practice involving radiation sources, nuclear material or any other radioactive material unless specifically licensed by the Authority. As such, in accordance with section 22 of the Atomic Energy Act, AERA is advising all institutions, organisations, companies or any person who is engaging in, or intends to engage in, any activity or practice involving radiation sources, nuclear material or any other radioactive material to notify the Authority of such activities or practices.

Activities or practices that require authorisation under the Act may include the use of X-rays, CT scanners and mammography machines in medical facilities; the use of density gauges in construction; the use of level gauges in processing industries; the use of well logging sources in exploration and mining activities; the mining and processing of radioactive minerals; the transportation of radioactive material or radioactive minerals; the importation and exportation of radioactive sources; and the management of a radioactive waste facility.

For further information, please contact AERA by writing to [email protected] or calling 0988839222/0892239222. Alternatively, you may write to the Executive Director at the following address:
𝐀𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐠 𝟑𝟔𝟖
𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐰𝐞 𝟑

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority continues with the exercise of updating its inventory of sources. Any entity owning any piece of equipment that produces radiation is required to be authorized by the Authority. This will enhance radiation protection for the workers and the public in our country.

Pieces of equipment include X-ray, XRF, CT scan, mammography, dental equipment (Intraoral and Extraoral X-ray machines) and nuclear gauges.

Earlier today, the Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority was blessed by the inauguration of its Executive Director, Associate Professor Davies Mweta, as one of the Founding Fellows of the Academy of Sciences, the Malawi Chapter. The event took place at the Bingu International Conference Centre.

The Academy of Sciences (TAS) is a national body established to advance science, technology and innovation in support of Malawi’s development goals. Established under the National commission for science and technology, the TAS plays a critical role of advising Government on Science Technology and Innovation (STI) policy development and implementation in order to address socio-economic challenges and promote development. TAS is dedicated to promoting excellence in natural sciences, mathematics, medicine, environmental and life sciences, engineering sciences, social sciences, and humanities, aligning its efforts with national development goals. TAS fosters collaboration among scientists promoting excellence in scientific research, providing independent scientific advice to the government, and contribute to the development of science education in line with Malawi Agenda 2063

Any operator whose activities lead to emission of or utilize radiation is required to be authorized by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority. This is in accordance with the Atomic Energy Act of 2011.

The Act provides for adequate protection of the people and the environment in present and future generations against the
harmful effects of ionizing radiation by controlling and
regulating the importation, exportation, production, processing,
handling, use, holding, storage, transportation and disposal of
radiation sources, nuclear materials, and any other radioactive
materials.

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