Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) Archives

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… ...

Kapito faults Chakwera on MERA board

Sep 06, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) Executive Director John Kapito says the continued absence of a Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) board has created challenges on fuel pricing. Kapito said this on Friday where MERA and… ...

MERA replaces Magalasi with Cashgate suspect as CEO

Aug 13, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has appointed cashgate suspect Ishmael Chioko as Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Chioko has replaced Collins Magalasi who is answering charges of fraud, money laundering and entering into procurement with… ...

Dorothy Shonga, Magalasi granted bail

Aug 05, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A court in Lilongwe has today granted bail to socialite Dorothy Shonga and Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) Chief Executive Officer Collins Magalasi. Other two accused persons in the case, MERA spokesperson Patrick Maulidi and… ...

Shonga, partner denied bail

Aug 03, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A court in Lilongwe has denied bail to Socialite Dorothy Shonga and her business partner Collins Magalasi who is also the Chief Eexecutive Officer of Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA). The two together with MERA… ...

Collins Magalasi, Dorothy Shonga’s partner, arrested

Jul 27, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Dorothy Shonga’s partner and Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) Chief Executive Officer, Collins Magalasi, has been arrested. Police National Public Relations Officer James Kadadzera has confirmed the arrest of Magalasi today. He added that… ...

I don’t work for the government – Dorothy Shonga

Jul 15, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Dorothy Shonga, the socialite popularly known as Cash Madam, has said she never worked for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government and reports that she has been arrested are fake. Social media reports alleged that… ...

MERA’s K704m van under probe

Jul 14, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) bought a K704 million mobile laboratory fuel testing van and now the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) says it will investigate the purchase. According to payment vouchers Malawi24 has seen, MERA… ...

MERA cuts fuel prices

May 07, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has reduced pump prices, effective Friday, 8th May 2020. This is according to a statement released on Wednesday and signed by MERA Chief Executive Officer Collins Magalasi. Price of… ...

MERA says Malawi has enough fuel amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 26, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has assured the general public that the country has enough fuel stock to survive any disruptions in fuel importation amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement, MERA Chief Executive Officer… ...

Minister Kutsaira launches MERA strategic plan and service charter

Mar 13, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining Bintony Kutsaira on Tuesday launched the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) strategic plan that provides a roadmap for reforming the energy sector. The plan’s objective is to ensure… ...

MERA seeks to reduce electrical fire incidents

Dec 12, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) says guidelines for electricity installations are important in the electricity supply industry to reduce risks of electrical fires and electrocution that cause damage to property and injury to humans. Board… ...