Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) Archives

Gas price goes up

Apr 16, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has raised the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas due to the depreciation of the Kwacha against the Rand. The price of gas has been adjusted upwards to K2065.00 from… ...

Gas is very affordable – MERA

Apr 12, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) says Liquefied Petroleum Gas which is used as a cooking fuel and costs MWK1,952/Kg is very affordable. Consumer and public relations manager for MERA, Fitima Khonje, said this in… ...

Magalasi was illegally appointed as MERA CEO – Ombudsman

Mar 19, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Ombudsman Martha Chizuma says appointment of Dr. Collins Magalasi as Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) chief executive officer was illegal. Chizuma said this today when she presented her report titled Institutional Anarchy which is an… ...

From Canaan to Sodom: Fuel prices up in Malawi

Mar 08, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Prices of fuel in Malawi have gone up again, less than three months after another hike in December last year. Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has announced the adjustment today. According to MERA, Petrol has… ...

Controversy rocks Malawi oil deal: Whistleblower make corruption allegations

Jan 28, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi’s oil supply deal has been hit by controversy with a whistleblower revealing that some senior government officials have not welcomed Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority – MERA’s decision to reject the awarding of oil supply… ...

Malawi fuel prices up

Dec 16, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has announced a hike in prices of fuel. Petrol which was at K690.50 will now be sold at K834.60 representing a 20.87 percent hike while diesel has been increased… ...

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… ...