Power blackout disrupt parliament deliberations
Published on November 29, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
Speaker of the National Assembly Richard Msowoya was on Monday nearly forced to suspend proceedings in the house following an […]
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Mutharika in blame game over persistent power outages in Malawi
Published on November 8, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
As the country continues to experience power outages and water problems, President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has denied being responsible […]
Rainbow paint warehouse catches fire in Lilongwe
Published on November 7, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
Fire on Sunday night destroyed Rainbow Paints warehouse, which is along Paul Kagame High Way in Lilongwe. The fire incident […]
Houseboy netted for stealing Property worth MK1.4 Million
Published on November 1, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
Blantyre Police has arrested Wyton Nyemba, 27, for stealing various household items worth MK1, 429, 500 from his Ugandan employer. […]
Billy Mayaya arrested over blackout demonstrations
Published on October 18, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
Police in the capital Lilongwe have arrested Human right activist Billy Mayaya for allegedly leading Malawians to demonstrate against persistent […]
Persistent power outages force Patience Namadingo to react angry (Watch Video)
Published on October 13, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
As malawians continue to nurse the pains that the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is inflicting on them due […]
MEC vacates injunction obtained by Ex-Councilor for Bembeke Ward in Dedza
Published on October 6, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has vacated an injunction which was obtained by the incumbent Councilor for Bembeke Ward in […]
CSOs to demonstrate against persistent power blackouts
Published on October 5, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
As persistent power blackouts continue in the country, Civil Society Organization (CSOs) is planning to hold demonstrations against Electricity Supply […]
Former Minister attributes ESCOM problems to lack of planning
Published on September 19, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
By Robert Kumwenda Former Minister in the Dr Bakili Muluzi administration Zililo Qabaniso Chibambo has attributed the problems which the […]
ESCOM warns of more blackouts: Electricity generation capacity reduced by 165 Megawatts
Published on September 13, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has warned Malawians to brace for more blackouts ahead raising pressure among business players […]
Five ESCOM vehicles impounded by Sheriffs over MK104 million debts
Published on August 18, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
Sheriffs on Tuesday impounded five vehicles belonging to Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) for failing to settle a debt […]
Fire guts down shops in Lilongwe
Published on August 3, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
Fierce fire on Tuesday gutted down shops located near Kachikungu Bus depot in the capital Lilongwe, destroying goods worth millions. […]
Councilor for Bembeke ward suspended for tampering with ESCOM meter: MEC to declare his seat vacant
Published on August 1, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has suspended ward councilor for Bembeke ward in Dedza for allegedly being found […]
‘Brace for more blackouts’-warns ESCOM
Published on June 16, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has warned Malawians across the country they should expect more blackouts in the […]
ESCOM worker drowns at Nkula Pond: body recovered
Published on May 30, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) intake attendant is reported dead after drowning in the Nkula pond while on duty […]
ESCOM linesman electrocuted in Nsanje
Published on May 30, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) linesman is reported dead in Nsanje after being electrocuted while on duty. Police in […]
Japan donates dredging equipment to ESCOM
Published on April 29, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
The government of Japan has donated dredging equipment to the government of Malawi worth MK490 million Japanese Yen (about US$4.54 […]
Former footballer Mapopa Msukwa arrested for defiling 8 year old girl
Published on April 14, 2016 by Robert Ngwira
Former MDC and Escom United player Mapopa Msukwa has been arrested for allegedly defiling his 8 year old step daughter. […]