Tag: escom

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 […]

Man Sentenced to Prison with Hard Labour for Impersonating Escom Employee and Stealing Meters

Published on May 16, 2023 by Edgar Naitha

Lilongwe First Grade Magistrate’s Court has sentenced Isaac Duncan to seven years imprisonment with hard labour for impersonating an Escom […]

Government set to tap electricity from caborabasa dam in Mozambique

Published on May 16, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

In an ambitious drive to boost electricity accessiblity to large populace, Malawi government has disclosed that it will soon start […]

Man arrested for impersonating ESCOM official

Published on May 5, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Police at Kanengo in Lilongwe have arrested 47-year-old Austine Mulotho for allegedly impersonating an ESCOM employee. According to Kanengo Police […]

Woman electrocuted to death in Mzuzu

Published on April 6, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

A 21-year-old woman has died at Mchengautuwa township in Mzuzu City after being electrocuted by wires from a fallen electricity […]

Three men arrested for vandalizing ESCOM power poles in Blantyre

Published on March 30, 2023 by Edgar Naitha

Three men have been arrested for vandalizing Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM’s) poles in Blantyre. According to the Corporation’s […]