Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Dr. Maxon Chitawo on Thursday 22nd August 2024, joined the state President Lazarus Chakwera in Berlin, Germany for meetings with German investors. During the meeting, President Lazarus Chakwera signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of a 50-megawatt solar farm in Choma, Mzuzu, aimed at ensuring a reliable power...
Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) on Friday, 17th August 2024 engaged various stakeholders including the Salima District Council Management, traditional and community leaders at a meeting held at Ubuntu Lodge in Salima aimed at raising awareness about the Salima Solar project. EGENCO’s Senior Projects Manager, Harry Msosa appraised the stakeholders that the project is currently underway and will add...
EGENCO Board, alongside Executive Management participated in a three-day Corporate Governance Workshop in Mangochi organized by the Comptroller of Statutory Corporations aimed orienting newly appointed board members of parastatals and other government agencies. Controller of Statutory Corporations, Peter Simbani, reminded the board members of the importance of their role in overseeing government institutions. “Your duty as Board members is to play...
The Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) is set to rehabilitate its Kapichira 1 and Nkula B power plants in line with the Company’s strategic plan of providing reliable power. According to Shadreck Chado, Power Station Manager at Kapichira Power Station, the current equipment at Kapichira 1 and Nkula B is obsolete, affecting the efficiency of the machines. “The rehabilitation will...
On Wednesday, 10th July 2024, the Electricity Generating Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) in partnership with the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) organized an industrial tour at Nkula for the 2024 Girl’s Science Camp. This event was part of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Camp, which is designed to motivate girls throughout Malawi to explore science...
The Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) is conducting a basic ICT training program aimed at providing its staff members with necessary ICT skills in preparation for its upcoming EGENCO integrated Information Management System (EgIMS). Speaking during the opening ceremony, EGENCO’s Director of Planning & Development, Dr. Gregory Gamula highlighted the significance of the EgMIS. “The new system will bring efficiency...
Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) on Wednesday 22 November 2023 launched the construction and installation works of a 10 Megawatt Solar Power Plant in Salima District. Speaking after launching the construction of the project, Minister of Energy, Hon. Ibrahim Matola, commended EGENCO for diversifying its energy sources and urged for further diversification. “EGENCO must pursue other alternative sources of energy...
Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) on Monday 23rd October 2023 presented a K3 million cheque to the Renewable Energy Industries Association of Malawi (REIAMA) as part of its sponsorship towards the 2023 National Energy Conference that will take place in Salima from 26 to 27 October 2023. Speaking during the ceremony, EGENCO Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Maxon Chitawo,...
In a bid to diversify its energy generation sources, the Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) has signed a Collaboration Framework Agreement (CFA) with Kenya’s Geothermal Development Company (GDC) aimed at accelerating the development of geothermal energy in Malawi. “We are happy to collaborate with GDC as we seek to diversify our energy sources.” Said William Liabunya, EGENCO’s Chief Executive...
The Deputy United States of America (USA) Ambassador to Malawi, Amy Diaz, visited Kapichira Power Station on Tuesday, 4th July 2023, to appreciate the effects of climate change on power generation and how EGENCO has recovered following the damage of Kapichira by Tropical Cyclone Anna in January 2022. Deputy Ambassador, Amy Diaz, being briefed by the Project Manager at the...
