nuclear energy option in Nyasaland

What are the pros and cons of nuclear energy for Nyasaland? Is it an option in the medium to LR, especially considering its landlocked nature and the drying rivers (hence dwindling reliability of hydro-energy)? Despite being a peaceful nation, it's trivial to note that Nyasaland's erratic energy sources puts a bar on serious investors. Could nuclear energy be i(u)nfeasible or harmful?

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  1. Acacia29 November 2009 at 14:18

    um are you pro-colonialism? harking back to our non-independent days? last time i heard, we were a free country called Malawi.
    having said that its true, it would be good to do some research and get evidence on the negative impact of erratic power supply on foreign investment.
    surely instead of the melodramatic solution of nuclear, we could work on making sure our rivers do not dry up?

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  2. Name: Mfumu Saka30 November 2009 at 07:19

    great comment!
    Or even trying to see how we could increase electricity generation from water, and wind?
    But how does nuclear energy become so questionnable? apart from the huge initial outlays, wouldnt it be a reliable source in the LR?

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  3. Alick Mjuma Nyasulu7 December 2009 at 21:47

    I think we have not fully exploited hydro-energy and utmost our planning has been short term in as far as energy policy is concerned! the waters of lake Mlawi have not been fully exploited! I am abit sckeptical with nuclear energy...its environmental risks vis-a-vis nuclear waste disposal given that Malawi has not yet gone fully to appreciate environmental protection!!

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