Automatic generation control system to help maintain electricity frequency at 50+ or –1 hertz

Acting EGENCO CEO, Eng. Dr. Maxon Chitawo * When we maintain the frequency at this level, it means that the power that we generated and supply to people is of good quality—EGENCO * As the world grapples with climate change and energy security challenges efforts to build resilient, efficient, and sustainable electricity supply networks have never been more critical By Duncan Mlanjira The electricity that Malawians use every day in their homes must be quality power and must meet…

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Nyasa Big Bullets need 6 points from remaining 4 games to retain TNM Super League title for the 4th consecutive seasons

* They have 55 points with four games remaining while Wanderers have 54 with just two more games * Their next assignment is against 9th-placed Blue Eagles on Sunday, another away game in Lilongwe * They are poised to retain the title they have won from 2018, 2019, 2020-21 and 2022 By Duncan Mlanjira Following their 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened Red Lions at Balaka Stadium on Wednesday, TNM Super League defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets took a one-point lead…

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Significant milestone for EGENCO, ESCOM as they migrate from manual to digital system in energy generation control

The street parade led by Malawi Police brass band along Victoria Avenue * Energy Minister Ibrahim Matola applauds the two power utility service providers for their partnership * Towards introducing the system that is expected to improve the quality of supply and system reliability By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola has described as a significant milestone on the automatic generation control (AGC), which Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) and Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has collaborated to…

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Successful conclusion of FDH Bank ‘Usampatse-Timpatsa’ promotion aimed at inculcating cashless society

Conclusion of the promotion on Tuesday * The promotion has indeed been welcomed by their customers as they have recorded a high number of digital transactions * It was mooted in order to inculcate a cashless society, which is the modern day business practice in this digital era By Duncan Mlanjira The FDH Bank ‘Usampatse-Timpatsa’ promotion has been concluded and has achieved its objective that encouraged the Bank’s customers and the public at large to transact their businesses using…

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High Court awards K50m to former Agriculture Minister Chaponda as defamation compensation against Times Group

George Chaponda * This is against the K350 million which Chaponda had demanded while the Times Group proposed that K5 million would be adequate * After the media house had denied during the court case and asked proof of defamation * Maintaining that the Maize-gate reports were published for the national interest and in pursuit of media freedom By Duncan Mlanjira Following the judgement made by High Court Judge, Justice Dingiswayo Madise on February 22, 2022 — in which…

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New Minister of Finance takes different approach to solve Malawi’s economic problems by engaging chiefs on economic recovery

* He has already met Public Affairs Committee, faith leaders, CSOs, chairperson of various Parliamentary Committees and leaders all of political parties * The meeting with the chiefs was to familiarise them on how the economy can be recovered through collective approach By Duncan Mlanjira Newly-appointed Minister of Finance & Economic Planning, Simplex Chithyola Banda has taken a different and unconventional approach to solve Malawi’s economic problems by engaging traditional leaders on economic recovery. A report by public broadcaster,…

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ESCOM, EGENCO move in to improve electricity system stability

* This is to ensure balance between generation and load demand, frequency as well as power interchange with other systems * AGC is a modern way of operating and controlling generators to improve frequency regulation and system stability By Peter Kanjere Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited and Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) Malawi Limited will on Wednesday launch Automatic Generation Control (AGC) to improve system stability by introducing generation fast response to power demand changes in real time….

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Three wins away for Bullets to retain TNM Super League as Blantyre Derby ends 1-1

* The defending champions came from behind after captain Stanley Sanudi put the Nomads in front with a stunning goal the 35th * Before equalizing in the 57th minute through Maxwell Phodo to get closer to the title * Which they have won for the past four consecutive seasons (2018, 2019, 2020-21, 2022) By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Twimepoki Mangani, MANA With five more games to wrap up the 2023 TNM Super League — and three matches in…

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Medal haul continues for Yamikani Guba as he attains his 6th gold medal of 2023 at the England Open Championships

* This is his 6th gold this year alone and the awards include 6 silver medal and 3 bronze * The first gold medal of 2023 was attained at the Ultimate Taekwondo Championships in January * Followed by a further 2 gold medals at the Army Open Championships and the 4th gold at Midlands Open * The 5th was last month in the ‘Vets +87’ category at the Scorpion Open Championships By Duncan Mlanjira With one more in championship…

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Chakwera commends NBS Bank as it pledges continued support to the country’s war veterans

* The Veterans Thanksgiving Golf tournament is not an ordinary tournament but a token of appreciation to the country’s war veterans * For their selfless service to which the MDF’s reputation of discipline, dedication and commitment to achieving peace is attributed By Kondwani Magombo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has commended NBS Bank, the main sponsor of the 2023 Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Veterans Thanksgiving Golf tournament, for contributing towards the welfare of the country’s war veterans and ex-service men….

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