Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has raised water tarrifs by 23 percent, it has been confirmed. BWB public affairs officer Priscilla Mateyu confirmed that they have increased the price of water by up to 23 percent following government approval effective Juy 1, 2016. Mateyu said BWB applied to Ministry of Agricuture, Irrigation and Water Development on its […]
Blantyre Water Board (BWB) is determined to improve its services despite incurring monthly losses of K48 million, says BWB Public Relations Officer, Priscilla Mateyu. Mateyu attributed the losses to illegal connections and vandalism. Mateyu was speaking at Naotcha School in the city at a community promotional meeting on water governance project that Genesis Manja Othandiza […]
Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has slashed water connection fee by 25 percent to allow prospective customers access piped water at affordable and flexible cost. The reduction in connection fee is part of the ongoing Mpope Mpope campaign the utility service provider rolled out in May this year with an aim to connect more customers in […]
In a bid to increase access to potable water by residents and improve sanitation, Blantyre Water Board (BWB) is pleased to announce launch of Mpope Mpope Promotion which reduces the cost of new water connections by 25 percent and provides for flexible payments in installments. BWB Public Affairs Officer Priscilla Mateyu said the promotion is […]
Public Relations Officer for the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) Priscilla Mateyu on Friday joined many residents of Blantyre in celebrating the resumption of tap water after two consecutive week of dry taps. Mateyu had to take the celebratory mood to Facebook after what she said “two antagonizing weeks” of trying to water down anger and […]
As Blantyre residents and surrounding areas are still battling with persistent water woes, some Blantyre Press Club (BPC) members have accused of Blantyre Water Board (BWB) spokesperson Priscilla Mateyu of telling ‘lies’ regarding water problems, and have since asked to stop posting “lies’ on BPC social forum. BWB has been assuring water users that water problems […]