The country’s power suppliers, Malawi Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has in the last 12 months lost an estimated K1 billion through vandalism of its property.
Escom Public Relations Manager, Innocent Chitosi has revealed that vandalism of the organisation’s property, such as transformers, meters, towers and cables cost the utility company an estimated K1 billion from June 2020 to date.
Chitosi deplored such behaviour saying it derails the organisation to provide quality service delivery to the clientele.
FACT-FINDING Police and Escom officers at the scene of the incident – Pic-Credit: Peter Kanjere, Escom
“We appeal to all Malawians that should they see any one vandalising Escom’s property they must report them to the police,” said Chitosi.
The Malawi Police Service has disclosed that it will take action on people involved in recording and circulating fake security news through social media.
A few days ago, an audio was in circulation alleging that a female student from the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences had been abducted at a bridge near Kamba Trading Centre in Blantyre.
Police investigations, however revealed that no one was missing or abducted.
Another fake audio was also in circulation, alleging running battles between police and communities around Machinjiri Township in Blantyre.
National Police Spokesperson James Kadadzera has confirmed the development.
Kadadzera said that the law will be applied in line with the Electronic Transactions and Cyber Security Act.
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