Henry Chinthalo, Author at ESCOM Limited

MOMA Project to Ease Load Shedding – Minister

Malawians can look forward to improved power stability as the Mozambique–Malawi Interconnector Project (MOMA) nears completion, promising to significantly cushion the impact of load shedding. This assurance follows a progress inspection by the Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Hon. Dr. Jean Mathanga, at ESCOM’s Phombeya Substation in Balaka on Sunday, 7th December 2025. The Minister expressed encouragement at the steady progress and confirmed that Malawi is on track to start receiving 50 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Mozambique by February 2026. ”We are at the

Chiefs Pledge to Help ESCOM Fight Rising Vandalism in Southern Region

Traditional leaders in the Southern Region have pledged to intensify efforts to protect electricity infrastructure following rising cases of vandalism that continue to burden the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited. Representing Senior Chief Inkosi Bvumbwe, David Ronchiwa made the commitment on Monday, 24 November 2025 at Bvumbwe in Thyolo during an ESCOM-led anti-vandalism engagement that brought together chiefs, police, development committees, and community policing forums from areas under Senior Chief Inkosi Bvumbwe, Senior Chief Maggie and Senior Chief Ngomano. “We will sensitize our people to

ESCOM Steps Up Fight Against Vandalism with Major Southern Region Campaign

Amid escalating cases of vandalism across the country, the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has launched a comprehensive, two-month anti-vandalism, safety, and wayleave campaign across districts in the Southern Region to fight back the vice. The ambitious initiative is designed to tackle infrastructure theft and promote safe electricity use through intense community sensitization. The campaign’s primary goal is to strengthen community participation by engaging over 100 Traditional Authorities (T/As) and more than 2,000 Group Village Heads (GVHs). Speaking at an engagement session held at Paramount

GOVT BACKS ESCOM’S BESS PROJECT, MOTIVATED CAUTIONS ON DEADLINE

The Minister of Natural Resources, Energy, and Mining Jean Mathanga today affirmed the government’s full support for the groundbreaking Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Lilongwe, hailing it as a “game-changer” for national grid stability. The Minister’s remarks came during a familiarisation tour of the project site at Kanengo in Lilongwe on Monday, where she underscored the vital role BESS will play in improving Malawi’s electricity supply and ensuring energy security. The 20 MW BESS facility is a critical component of the country’s efforts to modernize

POWER SUPPLY SITUATION – WEEK BEGINNING 2ND NOVEMBER 2025

ESCOM Powers IPMM Annual Conference, Donates K5m

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has donated K5 million to support this year’s Institute of People Management Malawi (IPMM) Annual Conference scheduled to take place from 23 to 25 October 2025 in Mangochi. Speaking during a dummy cheque presentation ceremony in Blantyre on 20th October 2025, ESCOM Chief Human Resources Officer (Planning and Development), Mr. Richard Samba, said the Corporation is proud to partner with IPMM, recognizing the institute’s critical role in advancing the human resources profession in Malawi. “We are delighted to

ESCOM partners MISA Malawi to launch anti-vandalism media award

By Judgement Katika: Public Relations Intern The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has joined forces with the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter to launch a new ESCOM Anti-Vandalism Media Award aimed at combating vandalism of electricity infrastructure in the country. The prestigious award will start from November 1, 2025 across three categories: Print Media, Electronic Media, and Online Media, where each category winner will receive a substantial cash prize of K1,000,000. A joint statement by ESCOM and MISA Malawi

ESCOM APPLAUDS THYOLO POLICE FOR ARRESTING SUSPECTED VANDALS

By Judgement Katika: Public Relations The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has applauded the Malawi Police Service in Thyolo for arresting a 31-year-old man, Maxwell Flotiya, for allegedly vandalizing its infrastructure at Naphazi Village in the district. According to Thyolo Police Spokesperson Rabbeca Kashoti, the suspect was apprehended following a tip-off from well- wishers. Flotiya, who hails from Mpando Village, Traditional Authority Nchiramwera, is in police custody pending trial as investigations are underway. In a related development, police in the same district have also arrested three

ESCOM CALLS FOR JOINT EFFORTS TO COMBAT VANDALISM

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has called on the public and all relevant stakeholders to take responsibility in safeguarding the Corporation’s materials and help curb acts of vandalism. The call follows a recent incident which occurred on 26th September 2025 at Nanjiri Trading Centre in Lilongwe where two suspects, Yona Chiwaula and Wiles Kadammanja, were found in possession of three bags containing burnt four-core aerial aluminium bundled conductors. This prompted community members to apprehend the two and manhandle them. Kadammanja was handed over to Area

ESCOM, EGENCO strategise on power supply during elections period

ESCOM and EGENCO say that the two companies have put in place measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the crucial election period. The two companies held a joint media briefing in Blantyre on Monday to update the public on power supply situation during the election period. ESCOM Chief Executive Officer Kamkwamba Kumwenda said they have entered into discussions with some companies to reduce their electricity usage this week, especially on Tuesday which is a public holiday. Kumwenda said during this period they have

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