Lilongwe Water Board

Lilongwe Water Board LWB was established in 1947 and is responsible for provision of potable water and sanitation services

Congratulations to the Scorchers for the great tournament run!
17/08/2026

Congratulations to the Scorchers for the great tournament run!

Madzi Notice: Water Tariff Adjustment
12/08/2026

Madzi Notice: Water Tariff Adjustment

The Chiseka Magistrate Court has sentenced a 24-year-old man to three years in prison with hard labour for stealing wate...
03/08/2026

The Chiseka Magistrate Court has sentenced a 24-year-old man to three years in prison with hard labour for stealing water meters belonging to Lilongwe Water Board (LWB).

Gift Gama, from Mazira Village under Traditional Authority Ganya in Ntcheu District, was convicted on his own plea of guilty to the charge of theft, contrary to Section 278 of the Penal Code. The theft involved 12 water meters valued at 3 million Malawi Kwacha.

In mitigation, Gama pleaded with the court for leniency, arguing that he is the sole provider for his family, which includes two young children. He appealed to the court to consider a lesser punishment to allow him to continue supporting his dependents.

However, the state prosecution, led by Prosecutor Sergeant Themba Changaya of LWB Police, pushed for a stiff penalty. Sergeant Changaya informed the court that the theft of water meters has become a rampant problem in the city, posing a significant threat to public health and access to essential services.

The prosecution argued that the accused's actions had directly contributed to communities failing to access potable water from the LWB. As a result, residents had been forced to resort to drinking water from unprotected wells, exposing themselves to waterborne diseases. Sergeant Changaya further told the court that this behaviour was a threat to society and urged the magistrate to impose a punishment that would serve as a strong deterrent to other would-be offenders.

The prosecution also noted that the offence carries a maximum sentence of five years' imprisonment with hard labour.

In delivering her ruling, Her Worship Rose Chirwa agreed with the state's submissions, emphasising the severity of the crime and its broader impact on the community. She sentenced Gama to three years in prison with hard labour.

On Thursday, we hosted a media tour to give our friends in the press a firsthand look at the challenges undermining the ...
31/07/2026

On Thursday, we hosted a media tour to give our friends in the press a firsthand look at the challenges undermining the city's water supply.

The tour was specifically organised to help journalists see, beyond the headlines, the real obstacles the Board faces daily. The current water supply challenges are caused by high demand, which stands at 157 million litres per day, against the Board’s current production capacity of 125 million litres per day. Apart from this, another big challenge is illegal sand mining along the Lilongwe River, which continues to cripple the river's flow and water production.

The delegation first visited the under-construction Treatment Works III (TW3), a critical expansion project aimed at increasing production to keep pace with Lilongwe’s rapidly growing population. This stop was meant to show the media the scale of investment underway, and what is at stake if challenges persist.

From there, the tour moved to the riverbanks in T/A Malili area, where journalists witnessed how sand mining diverts water into shallow trenches, slowing its flow to treatment plants and directly delaying production and supply. This visual evidence underscored how environmental degradation translates into taps running dry.

The tour concluded at Kamuzu Dam, where the media were taken through the current state of the city’s main water reservoir and the urgent need to protect it. They were also able to appreciate the fact that the two dams have adequate water.

We believe that with an informed press, we can build the public awareness and collective action needed to turn the tide.

Madzi Notice: Reduced Water Supply Due to Constrained Production Capacity
24/07/2026

Madzi Notice: Reduced Water Supply Due to Constrained Production Capacity

On Tuesday, 21 July 2026, Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) demonstrated its commitment to community welfare by hosting a symbo...
22/07/2026

On Tuesday, 21 July 2026, Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) demonstrated its commitment to community welfare by hosting a symbolic sponsorship presentation ceremony at Madzi House.

Through its flagship bottled water brand, Dzalanyama Springs Premium Still Water, LWB presented a sponsorship of MWK 5,000,000 towards the official launch of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe Endowment Fund. The event saw LWB's Director of Corporate Services, Mr. Frank Chisambula, officially hand over a symbolic cheque to Monsignor Patrick Thawale, who represented His Grace the Archbishop of Lilongwe.

In his acceptance remarks, Monsignor Thawale conveyed the Archdiocese's deep appreciation for LWB's commitment to community development. He took the opportunity to appeal to other stakeholders and corporate entities to join the initiative, noting that collective effort is essential to mobilising sustainable investments for education, health, environmental management, and disaster preparedness.

"This sponsorship is a reflection of our strategic direction for 2026 - 2030," stated Mr. Chisambula during the event. "We believe that true sustainability extends beyond our operations and into the heart of the communities we serve."

Since its launch, Dzalanyama Springs has partnered with several institutions as part of its contribution to the development of Lilongwe and Malawi.

Here's to a future of strategic partnerships that quench the thirst for progress.

Congratulations Eng. Wellington Mandowa, Chairperson of Human Resource and Administration Committee, LWB Board of Direc...
14/07/2026

Congratulations Eng. Wellington Mandowa, Chairperson of Human Resource and Administration Committee, LWB Board of Directors.

LILONGWE WATER BOARD AWARDED MBS BEST CERTIFIED MDA Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has been recognised by the Malawi Bureau ...
09/07/2026

LILONGWE WATER BOARD AWARDED MBS BEST CERTIFIED MDA

Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has been recognised by the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) as the Best Certified MDA during the World Accreditation Day (WAD) 2026 commemoration held on 8 July 2026 in Blantyre.

The award recognizes LWB's commitment to implementing, maintaining and continually improving its ISO 9001 Quality Management System, demonstrating excellence in quality management, customer focused service delivery and continual improvement.

World Accreditation Day is a global initiative commemorated annually to highlight the important role that accreditation plays in promoting innovation, consumer confidence, international trade and sustainable development. This year's commemoration was held under the theme "Innovation, Trust and Sustainability through Accreditation."

Receiving the award on behalf of the Board, LWB Chief Executive Officer Engineer Dan Chaweza said the recognition reflects the Board's commitment to meeting both local and international quality standards in service delivery. "We received the news with much excitement because it means MBS appreciates the efforts towards excellent service delivery by our management and staff. We are happy for this achievement as it builds trust among our customers. We therefore pledge to continue working hard to further improve and sustain the quality of our services," said Chaweza.

The award serves as a proof to LWB's commitment to providing reliable and efficient water and sanitation services through internationally recognized quality management practices.

The event, organized by the Malawi Bureau of Standards, brought together representatives from Government, industry, academia, accredited laboratories, certified organizations, development partners and the private sector.

IN THE PICTURES:
• LWB Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Dan Chaweza receiving the Best Certified MDA Award.
• MBS Director General, Mr Simon Mandala.
• Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Industrialisation, Business and Trade, Mr. Wiskes Nkombezi.
• MBS Director of Quality Assurance, Mrs Gloria Chanamwene-Mereka.

Madzi Notice
09/07/2026

Madzi Notice

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Madzi House, Area 3, Along Likuni Road
Lilongwe

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Monday 07:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 07:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 07:30 - 16:30
Thursday 07:30 - 16:30
Friday 07:30 - 16:30

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