By Suleman Chitera A Malawi Freedom Network analysis of why ESCOM was unbundled, what EGENCO and Power Market Limited were established to do, and why Malawians are still asking whether the reforms…
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By Suleman Chitera SALIMA, Malawi — Malawi has taken another step towards expanding electricity generation and reducing its dependence on hydropower following the commissioning of the first 10-megawatt (MW) phase of the…
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By Vincent Gunde Ever since the DPP led government of President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika took over government from the MCP, blackouts have been the order of the day, the situation was…
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By Suleman Chitera A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) has called for urgent investigations into alleged political interference in procurement processes at the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), warning that…
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By Vincent Gunde The Government of Malawi is implementing the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation – (ASCENT) Malawi project from 2025 – 2030. ASCENT is a Regional Project designed to…
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By Suleman Chitera The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has intensified its nationwide community sensitization campaigns as part of its ongoing efforts to wage war against the vandalism of critical…
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By Suleman Chitera Human rights advocate Undule Mwakasungula has called on the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to investigate alleged irregularities in a procurement process at the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), following…
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By Our Reporter The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has partnered with the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter to unveil a new media award aimed at fighting…
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By Malawi Freedom Network Reporter25 June 2026 | Lilongwe Malawi continues to face ongoing electricity supply challenges, with persistent power outages disrupting business operations, slowing productivity, and increasing operational costs for companies…
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