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Day: February 8, 2026

Day: February 8, 2026

Nsanje District Assured of Improved Power Supply

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has pledged to improve electricity supply in Nsanje District by prioritising maintenance works and reducing delays in fault resolution. ESCOM Acting Regional Manager for the Southern Region, Mr. Kelvin Chatonda, made the commitment on Thursday, 29 January 2026, during an engagement meeting held at Nsanje District Council Offices. The meeting brought together District Council officials, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Traditional Leaders, and business owners. Chatonda acknowledged the electricity challenges facing the district and assured stakeholders that ESCOM will take

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ESCOM to Host Africa’s Energy Giants in Malawi

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited will host the 2026 Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) Conference from 22 to 24 February 2026 at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. Held under the theme “Transforming Electricity Energy Systems for a Sustainable Future with Focus on Africa,” the conference will bring together utility executives, engineers, regulators, technology providers and energy experts from across East and Southern Africa to share knowledge and develop practical solutions to regional power challenges. ESCOM Chief Public Relations

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ESCOM Transitions to ASCENT Project: Targets 235,000 New Connections

​The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited is entering a landmark phase in its national electrification drive following the successful conclusion of the Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP). ​Supported by the World Bank, the MEAP initiative concluded on December 31, 2025, exceeding its original objectives. While the initial goal was to connect 180,000 households, ESCOM successfully delivered 191,250 connections, achieving 106% of the target. ​Building on this momentum, ESCOM is now transitioning to the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation (ASCENT) project. This five-year, World

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ESCOM Condemns Rising Vandalism as Incidents Disrupt Power Supply in Thyolo and Mzuzu

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has strongly condemned the escalating cases of vandalism targeting electricity infrastructure across the country, warning that the acts are directly contributing to power supply disruptions affecting communities and key services. The latest incident was recorded on Friday, 23 January 2026, at Malamulo Dam, Makwasa in Thyolo, where a gang of armed criminals attacked on-duty security guards, tied them up and covered their heads with sacks before vandalising a transformer and stealing critical equipment. The attack resulted in a power

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