Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has advised consumers to look at other renewable energy sources as permanent solutions not fall-back […]
“Nation in Darkness”
The mismatch between electricity supply and demand is well documented but, perhaps, the year 2017 is when the situation escalated […]
“Electricity generation improves to 200MW”
The Electricity Generation Company (Egenco) says power generation capacity has moved upwards from 147 megawatts (MW) to 200 MW. In […]
“Blackouts disrupts deliberations”
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Esther Mcheka-Chilenje, yesterday apologised to Members of Parliament (MPs) over a power cut that disrupted deliberations […]
“Artists speak on blackouts”
Effects of incessant power outages have not spared the creative industry.Random interviews with different artists have indicated that their activities […]
“Blackouts slow banking services”
Malawi’s banking sector has been hit hard by the current electricity crisis, making 2017 a difficult year for most players […]
“No power, no business”
As lengthy and frequent blackouts dim the nation, sex workers have not been spared the effects of the power crisis. […]
“Horrors of prolonged blackouts”
Long queues in the dark. Lengthy waits for on-off flickers of hope. No time to doze off. Sleepless nights bring […]
“Prolonged blackouts choke dairy farmers”
Goliati Milk Bulking Groups (MBGs) in Thyolo, which is under Rural Livelihoods and Economic Enhancement Programme (Rleep), has expressed concerns […]
Business Intelligence: “Counting costs of electricity cuts”
If you follow Malawians on the social media, it is apparent events in Zimbabwe generated a lot of interest. It […]