Tag: Mera

MERA Closes Fuel Stations for Selling Fuel in Jerry Cans and Drums

Published on February 6, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has suspended operations at four fuel stations—ENGEN Chiringa, Mount Meru Dunduzu 2, Mount Meru […]

MERA pounce on Engen Kawale Filling Stations, suspends operations

Published on November 28, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Eenergy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has suspended operations of Engen Kawale fuel pump station in the capital Lilongwe for […]

VP Michael Usi condemns political violence

Published on November 27, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

State Vice President Dr. Michael Usi who is also former United Transformation Movement (UTM) President has condemned the ongoing political […]

MERA closes down three filling stations for selling fuel in jerry cans

Published on November 26, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has suspended the operating licenses of three filling stations for violating a ban on the […]

Police fires teargas to disperse protesters in Lilongwe

Published on November 25, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

There are running battles between law enforcers and protesters under the banner Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI) […]

UP President Thomas Kaumba urges the government to adjust fuel pump prices

Published on November 21, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

By: Mayamiko Phiri. Umodzi Party President Thomas Wezzie Kaumba has reiterated a call for the government through Malawi energy regulatory […]

Nankhumwa endorses CDEDI’s demonstrations on fuel crisis

Published on November 19, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Peoples Development Party (PDP) President Dr. Kondwani Nankhumwa has endorsed the demonstrations organized by Centre for Democracy and Economic Development […]

MERA pulls a fast one, invites Namiwa on fuel crisis

Published on November 19, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Information reaching this publication indicates that Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has invited Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives […]

MERA denies blocking fuel supply in some pump station in Blantyre

Published on November 1, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has disassociated itself from a notice making rounds on social media purportedly preventing fuel […]

MERA Installs Patrol Teams Following Reports That Some Filling Stations Are Hoarding Fuel

Published on October 31, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has instituted patrol teams to monitor the sale of fuel following reports that some […]

Fuel Shortages Hit Dowa, Trade & Transportation Disrupted

Published on October 21, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

Transportation and trade activities have begun to be disrupted in Mponela, Dowa District, and surrounding areas due to a fuel […]

Fuel crisis hit Blantyre, Minibus operators hike fares

Published on October 16, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Passengers in Blantyre have to dig deeper into their pocket in Blantyre and some parts of the country, as motorists […]

MERA Hikes Gas Price

Published on October 16, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has announced an increase in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from 3,245 […]

MERA closes down SIMSO Filling Station in Nkhotakota

Published on September 13, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has closed down SIMSO fuel pump station in Nkhotakota district for lacking proper toilets. […]

MERA speaks out on fuel prices hike rumours

Published on September 5, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) says the prices of petroleum products have not been adjusted. MERA’s statement comes amid […]

Kapito reacts to his resignation calls

Published on August 29, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) Executive Director John Kapito has come out of his cocoon to comment on calls for […]

MERA speaks out on fuel scarcity rumours

Published on May 22, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has quashed rumours hovering on social media that the country is running short of […]

Electricity Tariff to go up

Published on March 28, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) spokesperson Kitty Chingota clarified that the suspension of the tariff adjustment would end on […]