Month: October 2020 Posts

MERA seeks to flush out uncertified electrical installers in Karonga

Oct 16, 2020 Andrew Mwenelupembe 0 &

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) says the energy industry is cluttered with uncertified electrical installers who pose a threat to consumers of electricity as the installers' substandard work can result to fire accidents and… ...

Government for affordable, renewable and reliable energy

Sep 26, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By  Blackson Mkupatira - Mana Government has begun engaging investors in the energy sector to discuss means of generating affordable and reliable electricity in the country. Minister of Energy, Newton Kambala said the country is… ...

We want to end blackouts once and for all – Chilima

Jul 23, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima says government is putting in place mechanisms that will ensure the end of blackouts and the availability of surplus power which will ably sustain the manufacturing industries in the country. The… ...

Chakwera administration wants Malawi to have enough power by 2021

Jul 22, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Minister of Energy Newton Kambala says the Lazarus Chakwera administration wants Malawi to have enough power by 2021. Kambala made the remarks on Tuesday when he visited Tedzani and Nkula Hydro power stations. At Tedzani,… ...

Minister says corruption, debts have crippled ESCOM

Jul 22, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Minister of Energy Newton Kambala says corruption and debts have heavily affected Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) and the company is failing to effeciently provide services to Malawians. Kambala on Tuesday toured ESCOM's national… ...

Muluzi says government will consider reducing electricity connection fees

Jun 08, 2020 Kenneth Mkandawire 0 &

Minister of Energy Atupele Muluzi says government will look into the issue of electricity connection fees to make the fees affordable to Malawians. Muluzi made the remarks Sunday at Bukala of Traditional Authority T/A Timbiri… ...

Coronavirus blamed for power outages

May 21, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) and Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) say they are unable to end power outages in the country because of the coronavirus pandemic. All areas in the country have been… ...