Man Electrocuted While Trying To Steal ESCOM Live Cable In Blantyre
Published on December 3, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
Police in Blantyre have confirmed that a man who was injured after being hit by an electric wire in Makata […]
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TWO NABBED FOR VANDALIZING ESCOM PROPERTY
Published on December 3, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
Two men are behind bars in Lilongwe after being caught vandalizing Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) equipment valued at […]
Zomba Police Arrest Two for Tampering with ESCOM Property
Published on November 26, 2025 by Evance Kapito
Police in Zomba have arrested two teenagers on suspicion of tampering with electricity infrastructure belonging to the country’s power utility, […]
23 Metres of Copper Wire Stolen from Escom Transformer in Nkhata Bay
Published on October 29, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
Police in Nkhata Bay district say they are searching for individuals who stole 23 metres of copper wire worth over […]
Two Brothers Jailed 14 Years for Vandalising Escom Property in Mchinji
Published on June 30, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
The Mchinji First Grade Magistrate’s court has convicted and sentenced two brothers, Mabvuto Mbewe, aged 42, and Pemphero Mbewe, aged […]
Man Arrested for Causing Blackouts in Mangochi Due to Vandalism
Published on March 26, 2025 by Evance Kapito
Police in Mangochi District have arrested Kenneth Juwawo for allegedly vandalizing and stealing ESCOM cables, causing a power blackout in […]
2 Nabbed for Allegedly Plotting to Vandalize ESCOM Transformer in Kasungu
Published on March 7, 2025 by Evance Kapito
Police have arrested two men, Stephano Nkhata Phiri (23) from Dowa and Harold Chiponde (43) from Lilongwe, on suspicion of […]
Three arrested for Escom property vandalism at Jenda
Published on March 6, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
Police at Jenda in Mzimba have arrested Manyani Fagayi Shaba for maliciously damaging an Escom transformer at Kavinkhama and stealing […]
Man Arrested for Personating ESCOM Official
Published on February 4, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
Police in Mzuzu have arrested Davie Kumwenda, 33, for personating an ESCOM official and conducting an illegal connection of ESCOM […]
4 Arrested in Lilongwe Over Stolen ESCOM Copper Wires
Published on January 20, 2025 by Evance Kapito
Police at Area 30 in Lilongwe have arrested four individuals suspected of being involved in the theft and distribution of […]
ESCOM says no to 11 hours power cut rumours
Published on December 31, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says it is implementing a standard practice load-shedding of 2 hours from 06:00pm to […]
ESCOM spokesperson Kitty Doris Chingota says bye in style
Published on December 12, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited Public Relations staff members hosted a farewell party for Chief Public Relations Officer, […]
Man arrested for stealing ESCOM wire worth K1.2 million
Published on December 10, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
Police at Mponela in Dowa have on Monday arrested a man for allegedly stealing a wire worth K1.2 million belonging […]
Chakwera condemns vandalism of ESCOM resources
Published on November 25, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has condemned vandalism of Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) resources saying it is retrogressive to […]
ESCOM Transformer Ransacked for Copper Wires in Mitundu, Police Search for Suspects
Published on November 8, 2024 by Edgar Naitha
The police in Lilongwe are looking for some people who ransacked and stole copper wires from Electrical Supply Corporation Of […]
Man To Spend Years In Jail For Impersonating ESCOM Official & Stealing Copper Wire In Lilongwe
Published on October 29, 2024 by Edgar Naitha
The Principal Resident Magistrate in Lilongwe has sentenced 35-year-old James Banda to 19 years in prison for looting Electricity Supply […]
Man electrocuted at Golomoti, rushed to Mua Mission Hospital in Dedza
Published on October 9, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
A man identified as Rodgers Frazer is battling for his life at Mua Mission Hospital in Dedza District after being […]
Chief Dies After Being Struck by Electric Shock While Attempting to Steal Electrical WiresIn Mangochi
Published on September 13, 2024 by Edgar Naitha
A 57-year-old chief, Stand Ayami, died after being struck by an electric shock while trying to steal electrical wires. The […]