Modalities of Assessing ESCOM’s Performance and Applicability of the 4th Base Tariff Tranche
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) would like to inform the general public that the assessment of Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited (ESCOM) performance and whether the utility qualifies to be granted a 10% tariff adjustment will be done in consultation with key stakeholders….
MERA tops up contribution towards COVID-19 response
We believe we can pull through this pandemic together hence our commitment to contribute an additional MK50 million worth of COVID-19 response items. On Thursday 4th February 2021, MERA Acting CEO Ishmael Chioko presented a symbolic cheque to Minister of Health Hon. Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda….
COMMUNITIES ENCOURAGED TO MAKE BETTER RETs CHOICES
By: Mayamiko Chimbali MERA joined Community Energy Malawi (CEM) who in collaboration with Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS), Ministry of Energy, and University of Strathclyde organised awareness campaigns in Balaka and Dedza districts to sensitise communities on standards of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs). The open-air…
Energy minister calls for efficient and robust energy regulation
Minister of Energy Newton Kambala has called upon Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) to be more efficient and ensure transparency in its undertakings. The minister made the remarks when he visited MERA offices in Lilongwe on 15 July 2020. “Expectation is high both locally and…
MERA Supports Students with Special Needs
Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has committed to provide school fees and upkeep allowances for three students with disabilities. Two of the students, Tito Mtima and Mistry Hasting of St. Patricks and Mzimba Secondary school respectively, are in form one. The third student Chisomo John…
Reinforced Collaboration Key to Improving Energy Sector
Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining Hon. Aggrey Masi has called for reinforced collaboration and intensified efforts to improve the energy sector. The Minister said this on 13th November, 2018 when he officially opened the energy conference themed ‘Building and Regulating a sustainable Energy Future: A…