New ESCOM boss promises lights, not lip service

The new ESCOM board chair, Alfred Nhlema, says he will try to fix the power supply. He wants more transparency and better operations for the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi. His goal is to make electricity more reliable and accessible nationwide. Nhlema also works as a top officer at NBS Bank.

He plans to strengthen how the utility is run. Improving service reliability is a main focus. Another priority involves backing investments for affordable, clean energy. Nhlema stated he would work with the board, company management, and government officials. He thanked President Arthur Peter Mutharika for the appointment, accepting the role with a commitment to national development.

His background is in corporate banking. He finished an advanced management course at Harvard Business School. Nhlema also holds a master's degree in economics from the University of Malawi. He completed another executive program at Stellenbosch Business School several years ago.
 

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