ESCOM launches anti-vandalism campaign

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ESCOM launches anti-vandalism campaign

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited on Monday rolled out an anti-vandalism campaign for the Southern Region. The official launch of the month-long campaign took place at Chirimba Primary School Ground in Blantyre where representatives of the police and the community leaders graced the occasion. In his speech marking the launch, ESCOM District […]

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