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ESCOM Embarks on Eastern Backbone Project to Combat Power Outages

By Hopeson Kafumbwa, Public Relations Intern To tackle persistent blackouts in the Central and the Northern regions of Malawi, the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has initiated a major infrastructure upgrade under the Eastern Backbone Project. The initiative involves replacing the wooden poles with steel-latticed towers along the 132kV transmission line. ESCOM Chief Engineer for Transmission, Leonard Machonjo, said the project is currently in the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), and Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) phase, which began in August 2024 and is expected

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Electricity Loan Programme for Non-Compliant Pre-Paid Meters

Customer Service Revenue halls will operate on Saturday, 23rd, and Sunday, 24th November 2024 from 7:30 am to 12:00 noon to assist with the Token Identifier (TID) upgrade initiative. Key Details: Non-compliant meters starting with 3711…, 3712…, 37132… must be addressed. Customers unable to buy electricity units lasting two months can access a credit facility. Necessary documentation is required for loan processing. Contact Numbers: Northern: 0884932455 | Central: 0885730425 Southern: 0889764780 | Eastern: 0889641153  

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Taking ESCOM to Communities: A Joint Effort Seeks to Combat Vandalism

By Hopeson Kafumbwa To proactively curb escalating vandalism cases of ESCOM’s property, the Central West Region of the Police will launch a ‘Take ESCOM to Communities’ campaign. The region’s community policing head, Sup. Byson Golden, said they will conduct the campaign jointly with ESCOM later this month. Golden said the campaign seeks to raise awareness on the dangers of vandalising ESCOM infrastructure. He said the campaign will target Ntcheu, Dedza, Mchinji, Lilongwe City, Kawale, Lingadzi, Kanengo, Lumbadzi, and Kasiya. Golden said the police and the power utility

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ESCOM’s Business Transformation Team Engages Departments to Strengthen Data Reporting for ISP27 Tracker

Aiming for improved performance and alignment with its long-term goals, ESCOM’s Business Transformation Manager (BTM), McVittie Chiphwanya, provided an in-depth overview of the Integrated Strategic Plan (ISP27). The plan outlines ESCOM’s roadmap to success by 2027 and aims to address critical challenges that have previously hindered progress.   Chiphwanya highlighted recurring issues, including inconsistent tracking of previously developed strategies and data inaccuracies, which have resulted in unreliable reporting. These gaps have slowed down ESCOM’s ability to monitor progress effectively and make timely adjustments where necessary.   To

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World Bank hails ESCOM for hitting 75,000 new electricity connections through MEAP in a year!

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has received glowing praise from the World Bank for doubling new electricity connections from 35,000 households to 75,000 in the in one year through Malawi Electricity Access Project Project (MEAP). The World Bank funds MEAP with ESCOM Limited implementing its on-grid component, which registered 74,800 new connections as of March 31, 2024. The Ministry of Energy implements the off-grid component of MEAP. Reacting to the development, ESCOM Limited Chief Operations Officer, Eng. Maxwell Mulimakwenda, writing to ESCOM staff, said the

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