The Blantyre Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to former Escom board chairperson Jean Mathanga, former CEO John Kandulu and two others.

Earlier, the court charged Mathanga with two counts of neglect of official duties and giving false information to ACB.

Kandulu has been charged with performing public functions corruptly and neglect of official duties.

While the other two, Escom former director of procurement Fanuel Nkhono and senior procurement officer Emilias Kandapo have been charged with abuse of public office.