Month: September 2019 Posts

Power supply has returned to normal – ESCOM

Sep 21, 2019 Richard Jimu 0 &

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says power supply has returned to normal following restoration of three faulty machines at Kapichira Power Station that led to the return of blackouts over the past two… ...

ESCOM uncertain on duration of blackouts

Sep 13, 2019 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has expressed uncertainty over the time it will take them to rectify prolonged blackouts which the country is experiencing. Malawi started experiencing blackouts last week. According to the power… ...

Power outage hits Malawi

Jul 13, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says customers across the country will experience power outages from today up to Monday. In a statement on Friday, the power supplier said every part of Malawi will… ...

Blackouts return: ESCOM says heavy rains to blame

Mar 08, 2019 Russell Kondowe 1 &

The electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says Malawians should expect power cuts following heavy rains experienced in the Southern Region this week. ESCOM says the rains have deposited trash at its power station and… ...

Rains have improved power situation – ESCOM

Dec 18, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says power generation and supply in Malawi have improved following the onset of rains. According to a joint press release by Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) and ESCOM dated December… ...

Govt blocks electricity report in Parliament

Nov 23, 2018 Martha Chikoti 1 &

Members of Parliament (MPs) have expressed over government’s reluctance to allow a report on the electricity situation in Malawi to be presented in Parliament. On Wednesday, MP for Kasungu North East Wakuda Kamanga wondered why… ...

Get your candles ready, prolonged blackouts are back

Oct 30, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 2 &

The Dark Age is again haunting Malawi following a reduction in power generation due to Mwera winds, Malawi24 has learnt. Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has clarified that customers will be experiencing long hours… ...