ESCOM Archives

Escom out with energy saver bulbs sale again

Aug 18, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 37 &

Amid increasing blackouts, the Electricity Supply Cooperation of Malawi (Escom) says it will soon commence on a campaign to sell energy saver bulbs nationwide. The development comes few years after Escom distributed similar bulbs nationwide… ...

Embrace ‘reliable’ solar energy, Malawians told

Jul 26, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 27 &

An expert in solar power has urged Malawians to start using solar energy saying it is more reliable than power from Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom). The expert, Schizzo Thompson, who is managing director… ...

There is no national blackout being planned – Escom workers

Jul 11, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 15 &

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) employees have distanced themselves from reports that they are planning a countrywide electricity blackout. There have been reports that employees at the electricity body will soon plunge Malawi into… ...

Escom hits at Malawians: You are to blame for electricity shortage

Jul 08, 2016 Luke Bisani 66 &

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has blamed Malawians for being behind persistent blackouts in the country arguing that deforestation by citizens has led to low water levels in Shire River. The development comes… ...

Cama not happy with ESCOM

Jul 06, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 4 &

The Consumers Association of Malawi (Cama) has decried the shortage of selling points for electricity prepaid units. This is coming at a time when Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) is installing prepaid meters for… ...

MCP fights for Escom workers

Jun 24, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 32 &

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has asked government to make sure that there will be no job losses at Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) when the company splits into two. MCP Member of Parliament… ...

Electricity blackouts to end in three years – Mutharika

May 17, 2016 Martha Chikoti 100 &

Malawi President Peter Mutharika has promised that blackouts which are currently a norm in the country will be history in three years. Mutharika made the remarks at Trade Fair Grounds in Blantyre today when he… ...