Blackouts Archives

Malawians against hydroelectricity: demands alternative sources of power

Apr 24, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawians have told government to focus on alternative sources of electricity in order to end power cuts in the country. Malawi mainly uses water on the Shire River to produce electricity and when the water… ...

ESCOM says illegal connections still a challenge

Mar 31, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says it is still losing a lot of money due to illegal electricity connections. ESCOM public relations officer George Mituka noted that the tendency of connecting electricity illegally… ...

Malawians told to brace for severe blackouts during Easter

Mar 28, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says the blackouts which Malawians are experiencing will become more severe during the Easter period. The electricity supplier has asked Malawians to save power and industries to scale down… ...

Escom calls for World Earth Hour observance

Mar 22, 2018 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Ironic enough, not so? That when blackouts are rife already, the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is ringing calls for Malawians to take part in World Earth Hour which sees users switch off lights… ...

ESCOM requests water from Govt

Mar 18, 2018 Luke Bisani 0 &

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has requested government through the ministry of agriculture, irrigation and water development to increase the flow of water in the Shire River. In a letter dated March 15… ...

Chichiri generator not working

Mar 16, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) says one of the newly installed generators is not working hence the return of blackouts. Public relations officer Moses Gwaza said the blackouts being experienced in many parts are a result… ...

Mutharika courts investors in energy sector

Mar 16, 2018 Luke Bisani 9 &

President Peter Mutharika has invited investors to pump money into the energy sector which is facing challenges in Malawi. Mutharika said the energy sector has been hindering his vision which is to improve the lives… ...