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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

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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

ESCOM RECOVERS K1.5 BILLION WORTH VANDALISED AND STOLEN COPPER IN NYAMAPANDA BORDER, ZIMBABWE

Blantyre, 10th September 2025: Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has successfully recovered stolen copper materials valued at K1.5 billion that were intercepted in Zimbabwe, reaffirming its zero tolerance to vandalism and theft of electricity infrastructure. The recovery follows a high-level extraterritorial mission conducted in Nyamapanda, Zimbabwe, by a joint delegation of ESCOM, and law enforcement agencies from both Malawi and Zimbabwe…. CLICK THE LINK TO READ MORE

ESCOM SIGNS POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH RAIPLY MALAWI LIMITED

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited signed a 3 megawatts (MW) Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Raiply Malawi Limited on Monday, 8th September 2025, translating to a total of 371MW from six deals sealed since last year. Under the agreement, Raiply will supply 3MW of electricity from biomass (left- overs from wood production and forest) to the national grid, a significant boost to Malawi’s efforts to improve electricity supply and reduce outages. Speaking at the ceremony, ESCOM Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kamkwamba Kumwenda, described the

Southern Region Registers 36 Vandalism, Theft Cases since January

By Hopeson Kafumbwa—Public Relations Intern Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Security Officer for the South, Gift Roy Phiri, has expressed concern over increasing vandalism and theft of the company’s assets in the Southern Region, which has registered 36 cases between January and July 2025. Phiri said despite efforts to combat these crimes, such incidents continue to occur, affecting power supply and the country’s overall economy. “There have been 15 cases of theft and 21 cases of vandalism from January to July, 2025, in the Southern

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