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97.2 megawatts shortfall to cause power outages on Sunday

Apr 27, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Malawians will experience power outages today Sunday, April 27, 2025, between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm, due to scheduled maintenance works at Kapichira Power Station by Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO). In a statement, the Electricity… ...

Malawi government launches Malawi Electricity Access Project

Apr 04, 2025 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola, has launched the Malawi Electricity Access (MEAP) Project at Zamkutu in the area of Senior Chief Kalumba in Lilongwe. The project, which is being implemented by the Electricity Supply Corporation… ...

ESCOM raises alarm over staff safety

Mar 26, 2025 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has expressed concern over the growing attacks and hostility towards its staff members in Mangochi district. Recently, four ESCOM staff members were assaulted in Mangochi Town, resulting… ...

Six miles residents without power for three months

Feb 21, 2025 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Businesses at Six Miles Market along M3 main road in Zomba are at a standstill, and residents around the area are in darkness as they are entering the third month without electricity. The Electricity Supply… ...

A Malawi valani zilimbe magetsi akwela ndi 16 pelesenti

Feb 01, 2025 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Pomwe a Malawi ambiri akukhala movutika malinga ndi kukwera kwa katundu nayo bungwe logulitsa magetsi la ESCOM laganiza zokweza mtengo wa magetsi ndi 16 percent kuyambira lero. Malinga ndi kalata yomwe bungweli latulutsa, kukweraku cholinga… ...

ESCOM slammed for appalling customer service, faces further action

Jan 24, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has issued a stern warning to the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) over its dismal customer service record. According to MERA, ESCOM has consistently failed to address customer… ...

Boy, 14, electrocuted by ESCOM wire in Kawale

Jan 22, 2025 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A 14-year-old Standard 5 learner at Kamuzu Palace Primary School, Pemphero Rajab has tragically lost his life after being electrocuted by an ESCOM wire. Kawale Police PRO Precious Phiri told Malawi24 that the incident occurred… ...