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Three people electrocuted to death at Shoprite in Blantyre

Published on June 11, 2018 by Robert Ngwira

Three unidentified casual workers died of electrocution at Chichiri in Blantyre Sunday afternoon. The three deceased persons were hired to […]

Atupele hails Mangochi residents for braving raging fire

Published on April 17, 2018 by Robert Ngwira

Minister of Health and Population Services, Atupele Muluzi on Sunday hailed people in Mangochi for dousing the inferno that gutted […]

Mangochi Hospital Fire: Two pregnant women deliver on open ground

Published on April 16, 2018 by Robert Ngwira

Information reaching faceofmalawi indicates that two pregnant women delivered on open ground at Mangochi District Hospital following fire accident that […]

Blackout disrupt pre-budget consultation meeting in Blantyre

Published on March 20, 2018 by Robert Ngwira

Business was suspended for closer to five minutes at Mount Soche Hotel in the commercial capital Blantyre where Ministry of […]

Escom Gets Thumbs Up from CAMA over New Loading Shedding Programme

Published on January 9, 2018 by FACE OF MALAWI

Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has praised the new load shedding programme by Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi stating that […]

CSO, s wants ENGENCO and ESCOM to be independent

Published on January 8, 2018 by Robert Ngwira

By Robert Kumwenda Civil Society organizations in the country have asked government to stop interfering in the operations of the […]

Two Children electrocuted to death in Kasungu

Published on January 5, 2018 by Robert Ngwira

Two Children have been electrocuted to death in Kasungu after they accidentally touched an electric cable, faceofmalawi can reveal. St. […]

Six year old girl embarrasses Mutharika during pre-Christmas party in Zomba (Watch video)

Published on December 28, 2017 by Robert Ngwira

President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika sweated when answering a question from a six year old girl on persistent power cuts […]

EScom to hike Electricity tariffs by 24.67% any soon

Published on December 21, 2017 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has confirmed  electricity tariff is to hike by 24.57% with the coming of diesel generators. […]

Escom Promises a Reduction in Load Shedding Hours Due to a Recent Increase in Power Generation

Published on December 14, 2017 by FACE OF MALAWI

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has said load shedding hours will soon be reduced following the increase in power […]

Amalawi Sadakonzeke Kukondwelera Khirisimisi Kamba Ka Vuto La Magetsi

Published on December 13, 2017 by FACE OF MALAWI

Ndi zinthu zomvetsa chisoni komaso zokhuza ku mtundu onse wa Malawi poganizira kuti vuto la kuzimazima kwa magetsi silikusintha ngakhale […]

Government not to blame for frequent blackouts- TA Chekucheku

Published on December 11, 2017 by Robert Ngwira

By Robert Kumwenda and Orchestra Kamanga Traditional Authority (TA) Chekucheku of Neno has asked people in the country not to […]

46 students from LUANAR arrested for protesting against blackouts

Published on December 8, 2017 by Robert Ngwira

Police in Lilongwe have arrested 46 students of Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR). The students were protesting […]

LUANAR students stage demonstrations over blackouts, water shortage

Published on December 7, 2017 by Robert Ngwira

Students from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) have blocked the road in the capital in protest with […]

Two hour total blackout hits Malawi

Published on December 7, 2017 by Robert Ngwira

There was a total nationwide blackout on Wednesday from 2 pm to 4 pm due to a technical fault that […]

Lucius bites again

Published on November 29, 2017 by Robert Ngwira

Veteran musician Lucius Banda who is also Member of Parliament for Balaka north has attributed the recent challenges being experienced […]

APM admits that blackouts have reached a crisis stage in the country

Published on November 10, 2017 by Robert Ngwira

President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has admitted that frequent power cuts in the country have reached a crisis stage. Mutharika […]

Former ESCOM employee arrested over stolen prepaid meters

Published on November 10, 2017 by Robert Ngwira

Police in Ndirande Township in the commercial capital Blantyre have arrested former Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) employee five […]