By Hopeson Kafumbwa, Public Relations Intern Police in Mchinji have arrested two brothers for allegedly vandalizing and stealing Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited copper cables in the Eastern border district. Mchinji Police spokesperson, Limbani Mpinganjira, confirmed the arrest of Mabvuto Mbewe , aged 42, and 28-year-old Pemphero Mbewe, both from Note Village, Traditional Authority Kazyozyo in the district. “The suspects vandalized three electric wire cable poles and stole 100 meters of wire cables in June 2025,” he said. Mpinganjira said police officers arrested the first
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has heaped praise on its peri-Urban Electrification Project as a major step forward in expanding electricity access to the vulnerable communities and small-scale businesses across the country. Fully funded and implemented by ESCOM, the project is currently underway in several districts across Malawi transforming lives by delivering electricity to previously underserved areas. The project is part of ESCOM’s broader vision to achieve universal electricity access, contributing to economic empowerment and an improved quality of life for all Malawians. For
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited is nearing completion of the first phase of its ambitious Eastern Backbone Transmission Line Project, aimed at improving power reliability in Malawi’s Central and Northern regions. The first phase, to be completed in November 2025, will involve Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Ressetlement policy framework. The second phase will be the procurement and tendering stages and the successful contractor will be engaged in 2026 with construction projected to span for two to two-and-half years. According to ESCOM’s Chief
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has described its business unit, Optic Fibre Communications (OFC), as a perfect vehicle for complementing the government’s agenda of increasing internet access in the country. OFC Chief Engineer, Nkwachi Theu, said this on the sidelines of the firm’s participation in a two-day ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) Expo at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Theu said OFC has also sponsored the ICT Expo with K10 million to showcase its products and services that
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has reached a significant milestone in the implementation of the Malawi–Mozambique (MOMA) Interconnection Project, with the successful erection of all towers along the 76.4-kilometre high-voltage power line on the Malawi side. Launched in 2021, the flagship project which will be crucial to waving goodbye to the current power blackouts, will connect Malawi to Mozambique’s electricity grid enhancing power reliability and advancing regional energy integration. ESCOM is implementing the project on behalf of the Malawi government. Valued at $154 million,
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited, through the Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP), has successfully connected electricity to 134,484 households as of 3rd June 2025, moving steadily towards its ambitious goal of reaching 180,000 new customers nationwide. According to ESCOM’s Chief Operations Officer, Maxwell Mulimakwenda, the project is firmly on track to connect more customers. “The goal of this project is not just to bring power into homes, but to power Malawi’s economic engine in alignment with the Malawi 2063 development agenda. Electricity is a
State President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera visited the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited’s pavilion at Balaka Stadium during this year’s Labour Day celebrations on May 1, 2025. President Chakwera took an interest in ESCOM’s displays at the pavilion, including personal protective equipment like safely belts, boots, helmets, and climbers. “Are these helping in reducing accidents?” the President asked. The Malawi leader also showed interest in ESCOM’s presentation on scholarships offered to outstanding120 female engineering students from the Malawi University
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited’s participation in this year’s Labour Day celebrations in Balaka today May 1 2025, held under the theme “Democracy that Works for Decent Work for All,” underscores the Corporation’s commitment to safety, strong brand visibility, and the promotion of workers’ rights. Speaking when His Excellency President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera visited the ESCOM pavilion, ESCOM Acting Chief Public Relations Officer Peter Kanjere highlighted the Corporation’s policies aimed at fostering gender equality and workplace safety. “We have Gender and Social Inclusion,
By Cosmas Kaunga | ESCOM Outreach Officer The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited launched the Anti-Vandalism and Safety Campaign in the Central Region on Thursday, 17th April 2025 with a passionate call for community involvement in protecting electricity infrastructure and promoting safety. The launch event was held at Senior Group Village Headman (GVH) Ngwangwa in Lilongwe. Speaking during the launch, the Guest of Honour, Mr. Gracious Banda, Senior Engineer – Operations at ESCOM’s Regional Control Centre, warned against the growing cases of vandalism targeting ESCOM
