Tag: Mera

Nankhumwa says fuel prices hike ill-timed

Published on December 21, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Leader of Opposition Kondwani Nankhumwa who is also Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Vice President for the South has questioned the […]

Tonse Are Liars! Malawians React Over Fuel Prices Hike

Published on December 17, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Yesterday, Malawians went to bed with heavy hearts after hearing disappointing news by the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) that […]

Fuel pump prices hiked

Published on December 17, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has raised fuel prices effective today. Addressing the media in Lilongwe yesterday, MERA Spokesperson […]

Stan Ishmael Chioko appointed acting CEO of MERA, Magalasi on leave

Published on August 13, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Information reaching this publication indicates that Stan Ishmael Chioko has been appointed as Acting Chief Executive Officer for Malawi Energy […]

Minister Of Energy To Audit Independent Power Producers To Asses Progress

Published on August 12, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The Minister of Energy Newton Kambala announced that the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) will be audited to assess their progress. […]

Cash Madam, Magalasi and Maulidi granted bail

Published on August 5, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Violet Chipawo has granted bail to former Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) Chief Executive Officer Collins […]

Cash Madam 2 others Bail Ruling Today

Published on August 3, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Magistrate Court in Lilongwe is today expected to give its ruling on a bail application by the Malawi Energy Regulatory […]

Former MERA CEO Collins Magalasi, Maulidi and Dorothy Shonga in court today

Published on July 29, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Former Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Collins Magalasi, Mera Spokesperson Patrick Maulidi and Dorothy Shonga are […]

CIVIL SOCIETY, ACTIVISTS FAULT GOVERNMENT ON MERA BOARD DISSOLUTION

Published on July 20, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

By Steven Godfrey Mkweteza Leaders of civil society groupings and political activists in the country have faulted the government for […]

Dorothy ‘Cash Madam’ Shonga Dismisses Arrest Rumors; Police, MRA Inspect Her House

Published on July 15, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Entrepreneur Dorothy Shonga popularly known as Cash Madam has dismissed social media rumors that she has been arrested, describes the […]

HRDC Wants ACB to Investigate Fuel-Gate at MERA

Published on July 14, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has demanded the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to investigate the alleged fuel-gate at Malawi Regulatory Authority […]

MERA to pay K150m for carbon tax

Published on June 29, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) says it will draw K150 million from the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) to pay for […]

Fuel Prices reduced again

Published on May 7, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has further reduced the fuel pump prices effective this coming Friday May 08, 2020. […]

Chilima proposes further fuel prices reduction

Published on April 8, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

United Transformation Movement (UTM) President Dr. Saulos Chilima who is also the country’s vice President has asked the Malawi Energy […]

MERA Activates National Liquid, Gas Emergency Response Plan

Published on March 27, 2020 by Face of Malawi

As a strategic approach in responding to any impending disruption of supply of fuels, Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has […]

MERA shuts down 32 filling stations for selling substandard fuel

Published on October 3, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has closed down 32 filling stations across the country for selling substandard fuel. MERA’s Chief […]

MERA Warns Illegal Fuel Peddlers

Published on August 19, 2019 by Flora Mitumba

Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has warned illegal fuel peddlers that the law will pounce on them in its drive […]

MERA trashes rumour of fuel hike from June 1

Published on May 29, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has dispelled rumors that the body is planning to hike fuel price effective June […]