EGENCO Archives

Nkula A rehabilitation to be completed August

Apr 26, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The modernisation of Malawi's main power production station Nkula A will be completed in August and is expected to add 12 Megawatts (MW) to the national grid. This is according to Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO)… ...

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 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… ...

20MW generators arrive in Blantyre

Mar 15, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

Amid efforts to completely deal with continued blackouts, the Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) has procured ten generators which have arrived at Mapanga Substation in Blantyre. Blantyre residents on Wednesday witnessed the arrival of the standby… ...

EGENCO eyes power all day with 70 megawatts

Mar 15, 2018 Luke Bisani 1 &

Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) has disclosed that the country needs 70 megawatts for citizens to have power all day across the country. Confirming the development, EGENCO spokesperson Moses Gwaza said the electricity generating company is… ...

Staff at Nkula power plant down tools

Nov 30, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 49 &

Mota Engil employees who are doing rehabilitation works at Nkula A Hydropower Plant have gone on strike demanding salary increment from their bosses. According to reports, a meeting between representatives of the workers, Mota Engil… ...