Lilongwe Water Board

Madzi Notice: Water Supply Situation Update

Madzi Notice

Madzi Notice

Madzi Notice: Reminder of these works that will be carried out from tomorrow

Madzi Notice: Cautionary Statement on Water Supply in the Northern and Central Zones

Today, we celebrate the founding Father, Kamuzu!

Captain ali ku Nanjiri kuzaona kuti anthu akulandira madzi motani.

Lero tiyeni ticheze zokhudzana ndi LWB. Funsani zomwe mukufuna Captain akuyankheni. Ma fault okha muwatumize ku inbox.

Madzi Briefs: 𝐋𝐖𝐁 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Lilongwe Water Board today held an engagement meeting with Traditional Authorities Masumbankhunda, Masula, and Sub T/A Kachule - custodians of the Kamuzu Dam I and II catchment area in Malingunde.

During the engagement, the Board sensitized leaders on the protection of dams and newly installed pipes serving previously unserviced communities in Malingunde. The Board also donated reflector jackets, baton sticks, and torches to strengthen neighborhood security.

T/A Masumbankhunda applauded LWB for delivering on its promise of piped water to the area and called on all chiefs and security teams to safeguard LWB infrastructure for the benefit of their communities.

This engagement reaffirms LWB's commitment to ongoing collaboration with stakeholders essential to reliable service delivery in the city and its surrounding areas.

Madzi Briefs: 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝟐𝟒 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐭 – 𝐋𝐖𝐁 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫

Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has scored another major victory in its ongoing battle against meter theft and vandalism, following a tough sentence handed down by the Chiseka Second Grade Magistrate's Court. The case is part of the Board's intensified efforts to reduce non-revenue water, which severely impacts LWB's operations and limits customers' access to safe, reliable potable water.

On May 4, 2026, Her Worship Rose Chirwa convicted and sentenced Mika Chapotera, 37 years old from Chiwowa village, Mazengera in Lilongwe, for the offence of Theft contrary to Section 278 of the Penal Code. Chapotera was found guilty of stealing a water meter belonging to Lilongwe Water Board, an act that directly contributes to the growing problem of non-revenue water.

The court heard that such thefts have become increasingly common, causing substantial financial losses to the Board and disrupting water supply to legitimate customers. The case was prosecuted by Sub Inspector Charity Munkhondia and investigated by Deputy Sub Inspector Brenda Moyo, both of the Lilongwe Water Board Police Unit. This is a fruit of the existing MOU between LWB and the Malawi Police.

In a strong message to would-be offenders, Her Worship Chirwa sentenced Chapotera to 24 months imprisonment with hard labour, effective from April 6, 2026. The court made it clear that meter theft will not be tolerated, especially at a time when Lilongwe Water Board is working tirelessly to protect its infrastructure and ensure every drop of water reaches paying customers.

Lilongwe Water Board reaffirms its commitment to ending meter theft and vandalism across the city. Every stolen meter increases non-revenue water, forcing the Board to spend more on producing water that never gets paid for, and ultimately affecting service delivery to law-abiding customers. The Board urges all residents to report any suspicious activity around water meters and other infrastructure.

Over the weekend, the Lilongwe Water Board was proud to join MISA Malawi in commemorating World Press Freedom Day. We capped off the celebrations by attending the prestigious awards gala, honoring journalists who have done exceptional work over the past year.

As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility, LWB continued its proud tradition of sponsoring the Urban Water Development Journalist of the Year (Print and Online) categories, with a sponsorship package worth 8 Million Kwacha. This initiative underscores our continued commitment to supporting media freedom and recognizing the vital role the press plays in national development.

We view the media as a crucial partner in our mission to provide potable water all the time for all.

Please join us in congratulating the winners:
1. Urban Water Development Journalist of the Year (Print): Brenda Kayo, Times Group
2. Urban Water Development Journalist of the Year (Online): Chikondi Mphande, Zodiak Broadcasting Station.

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