ESCOM says national blackout not linked to fired employees
Published on January 9, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has refuted claims suggesting that today’s nationwide blackout is an act of sabotage […]
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Malawi experiences national power blackout
Published on January 9, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has said that the country on Tuesday experienced a national wide power cut. […]
13 ESCOM Employees Fired Over Salary Hike Strike
Published on January 8, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
Information reaching this publication indicates that 13 employees of the State controlled Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) for allegedly […]
Malawians to experience 9hrs loadshedding on Sunday
Published on January 5, 2024 by Caleb Bokosi
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has said Malawians will experience 9 hours of Loadshedding on Sunday as Tedzani Hydro […]
Industrial Global Union asks govt to lift suspension of 14 ESCOM employees over strike
Published on December 21, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
The Industrial Global Union has asked the Tonse Alliance government through the Ministry of Labour to reverse suspension of 14 […]
Food Shortages and Power Outages Forces Early Closure of Mulunguzi Secondary School
Published on December 14, 2023 by Chikondi Kachulu
Power outages and food shortages at Mulunguzi Secondary School in Zomba are disrupting exams, forcing an early closure. Head teacher […]
Striking ESCOM workers give management 14 days ultimatum
Published on December 7, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Workers at the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) in Blantyre have given their management 14 days to implement a […]
MERA suspends electricity tariffs hike
Published on December 1, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
The government has suspended the recent upward revision of electricity tariffs until April 1, 2024. On September 9, 2023, the […]
Man Arrested in Mzimba for Illegal Electricity Connection After Escom Disconnection
Published on November 29, 2023 by Edgar Naitha
Police at Jenda in Mzimba District have arrested a 42-year-old Man, Mathews Mazi, on suspicion that he illegally connected electricity […]
“We need a transformer,” people who leave in Yonamu village in Salima
Published on November 20, 2023 by Chikondi Kachulu
People who leave in Yonamu in the area of senior chief Kalonga in Salima district have complained about Electricity Supply […]
Thieves Vandalize ESCOM Wires in Thyolo
Published on October 23, 2023 by Caleb Bokosi
Thieves have stolen cable wires belonging to state owned company, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) at Ndata Farm in […]
Malawians to experience 13-hours blackout during the weekend
Published on October 20, 2023 by Caleb Bokosi
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has announced that there will be 13-hour blackout from Saturday 21st October to […]
Man arrested for impersonating ESCOM employee in Mulanje
Published on October 3, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Police in Mulanje have arrested 31 year old George Kachulu for impersonating a ESCOM employee and obtaining money from unsuspecting […]
Fire guts part of Dyeratu market in Chikwawa
Published on September 25, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
At least five shops and marketing sheds with various merchandise have been destroyed by fire which broke out at Dyeratu […]
Anti-Corruption Bureau Restricts ESCOM CEO Power Deal Amid Corruption Allegations
Published on August 23, 2023 by Edgar Naitha
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) receives allegations of corrupt practices related to a 300MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) involving Escom, Westland […]
Court convicts 3 over vandalism of Escom apparatus in Lilongwe
Published on August 21, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
The Senior Resident Magistrate court in Lilongwe has on Monday convicted three men for vandalizing four Spans, High Voltage oak […]
MK35 billion BWB debt choke Escom
Published on July 14, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
By Steven Godfrey Mkweteza The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi ( ESCOM), has said it is has been struggling to […]
ESCOM employee dies after falling electric pole in Dowa
Published on May 29, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
A-28-year old employee for the Electricity Supply Cooperation of Malawi (ESCOM) has died at Mponela in Dowa District after falling […]