Day: March 30, 2026

​The Board of Directors of the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has announced the appointment of Engineer William Kaipa as the Corporation’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st April 2026. In a statement signed by chairperson of the Board Alfred Nhlema, the strategic move follows a deliberate and carefully considered board process aimed at safeguarding the stability and strategic direction of the nation’s power utility during a period of heightened operational urgency. Recognizing the current critical state of the power sector, characterized by system reliability

The Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Hon. Shadreck Namalomba, MP, has urged ESCOM’s Optic Fiber Communication (OFC) directorate, to expand its internet services to rural areas. The Minister made the call on Thursday, 19th March 2026, when he visited OFC offices in Blantyre. Speaking during the tour, the Minister emphasized the need for OFC to champion data inclusivity by rolling out internet connectivity in rural areas to support the government’s National Digitization Policy, which aims to transform Malawi into a knowledge-based economy by enhancing public service