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Malawi: No Initiation Camps in Mangochi This Year Due to Covid-19
Chiefs in Mangochi say their subjects will not hold initiation camps this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This came to light on Tuesday during Covid-19 meeting organised by National Initiative for Civic Education (Nice) Trust with chiefs, religious and, business leaders and the media. In an interview, Senior Chief Chowe said there was need to observe precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the global pandemic. He said: "We know that the pandemic has no cure up to now.
Malawi: ACB Busts Malawi Revenue Authority Dubious Recruitment
The country's graft-busting body Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) has released its findings of investigations into the recruitment at the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) following complaints of unfair job offers in the process that were reported in April 2020, saying the process was fraudulent and has asked the tax -collecting body to replace 127 unqualified recruit.
Malawi: Chilima Urges Ombudsman to Review Ethics for Malawi Public Officers
Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima has asked the Office of the Ombudsman to carry out a comprehensive review of the Code of Ethics for public officers to revive a moral ethical conduct being a precursor for efficient, effective and professional public service. Chilima has also encouraged the Ombudsman to remain strong and continue to carry out its mandate as a public protector.
Malawi: 2 Covid-19 Positive Inmates Escape Nkhata Bay Prison
Nkhata Bay Prison on Wednesday arrested two coronavirus (Covid-19) positive inmates who had escaped from the facility's isolation unit. In an interview, Nkhata Bay Prison spokesperson Mac Donald Migolo said the two were arrested within 100 yards from the facility. He said one of the escapees was transferred from Karonga Prison while the other one was a robbery suspect brought in by Nkhata Bay Police.
Malawi: Experts Say K7bn Lawyers Bill Should Have Gone to Ansah, Individual MEC Commissioners
Legal and social experts are suggesting that the K7 billion bill which the High Court has ordered Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to pay defense lawyers for President Lazarus Chakwera and Vice-President Saulos Chilima as legal fees in the May 21 2019 presidential election nullification case should have gone to individual pollster's commissioners.
Malawi: Prophets in Malawi Want Churches to Be Recognised As 'Essential Service'
Prophetic Ministries Association of Malawi (Promam) is calling on governemt to recognise churches as essential services during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic measures. Prophet David Mbewe and Senior Prophet Justice Hara argues that churches can provide spiritual and social relief for Malawians. Government gazetted new Covid-19 rules which limits public gatherings to a maximum of 10 people, including places of worship to prevent the spread of the novel Coronavirus.
Malawi: Chisale Court Protection From Arrests Application Monday
Former president Peter Mutharika's security aide, Norman Chisale application to stop the state on his arrests galore will be heard on Monday. Chisale's lawyer Chancy Gondwe said the court failed to hear the stay order and injunction against the state on the arrests because the judge had no time. Chisale applied to the Supreme Court to stop the state from further effecting arrests on him and wants an injunction to stop future prosecutions.
Malawi: Professor Kanyongolo Faults Chakwera's Disregard of Covid-19 Guidelines
Renowned legal scholar Professor Edge Kanyongolo of University of Malawi at Chancellor College has faulted President Lazarus Chakwera for disregarding COVID-19 regulation of limiting funeral services to 50 people. Chakwera attended the funeral of Mayi Dinala--one of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) longest serving member--and reports show that thousands of people also attended.
Malawi: Coronavirus-Related Deaths Now At 152
As of Tuesday, August 11, six Coronavirus-related deaths were registered, bringing the cumulative figure at 152 as the total figure of recorded cases in Malawi is now at 4,714 since the first cases in April. Since August 1 alone, there had been 42 deaths -- six on August 1 (from 108 new cases recorded); three on the 2nd (from 45 new cases); none on the 3rd (from 42); five on the 4th (from 88); eight on 5th (from 65); a further eight on the 6th (from 65); none on the 7th (from 84).
Malawi: Chakwera Attends Funeral Ceremony Where Mourners Disregard Covid-19 Measures
President Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday attended a funeral ceremony for a long time Malawi Congress Party (MCP) staunch supporter in Blantyre where mourners and other people are not observing Covid-19 preventive measures. Chakwera himself and other government and party officials are wearing face masks but the majority of the people at the late Roseby Dinala's funeral ceremony had no masks, were not observing social distance and there were more than 50 people at the funeral.
Malawi: Minister Khumbize Accuses Opposition Leader Nankhumwa of Double Standards
Health minister Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has accused Leader of Opposition in parliament Kondwani Nankhumwa of double standards over his stinging attack on government over the gazetted Covid-19 strict preventive measures. Chiponda said Nankhumwa was part of the team which formulated the preventive measures as he sits on the presidential taskforce on covid-19.
Malawi: Fake News Worries Minister Mkaka, Urges Nice Trust to Tame It
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eisenhower Mkaka has expressed worry over the escalation of fake news in the country, saying in wake of Covid-19 pandemic, disinformation will slacken government's efforts to fight it. He said this on Tuesday at Riverside Hotel in Lilongwe during the opening of a capacity building workshop on Covid-19 and regional integration organized by the National Initiative for Civic Education (Nice) Public Trust.
Malawi Ex-Spy Chief to Be Slapped With More Criminal Charges - State
State prosecutors have indicated that former head of National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) Kenam Kalilani, who is accused alongside former State House chief ICT officer Chance Chingwalungwalu of stealing an intelligence computer, will be slapped with additional criminal charges. Kalilani had been charged alongside Chingwalungwalu for theft of government intelligence computers. But State prosecutor Moja Phiri indicated in court that more charges will be pressed on the duo.
Malawi Loses K80bn in Hospitality Industry Due to Covid-19
Closure of some hospitality institutions in the country due to covid-19 has cost Malawi a staggering K80 billion. Officials say the closure of some of the hospitality institutions has deprived the country of the much needed forex. Ministry of Tourism spokesperson Milca Manyozo has said the ministry has not been collecting MK 13 billion every month from hospitality centres due to the pandemic.
Malawi's Opposition Tears Apart Tonse Government 'Partial Lockdown' Virus Measures
Leader of Opposition in Malawi Parliament Kondwani Nankhumwa has said the newly announced coronavirus (COVID 19 ) pandemic measures by Tonse Alliance led government are unrealistic and harsh, arguing they are not in tandem with the high levels of poverty among Malawians.
Malawi: KFC Forced to Close in Lilongwe 'Until Further Notice' - Mayor Irked With Poor Hygiene
Lilongwe City Council Mayor Councillor Juliana Kaduya, has ordered closure of Lilongwe fast food giant KFC over hygiene concerns. Mayor Kaduya paid a surprise visit at the KFC restaurant where she found some waste disposal malpractice. "We are demanding that you close this place till other matters bordering on hygiene is resolved," said Kaduya. Kaduya said the unhygienic behaviour at the chicken restaurant has potential to transmit different waterborne diseases within the City.
Malawi: Police Arrest DPP's 'Ntopwa 1' Over Mayaya Assault
Malawi Police Service in Blantyre have arrested one of the influential opposition Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) cadets Jomo Osman. Southern region police spokesperson Ramsy Mushani said the arrest of Osman popularly known as Ntopwa 1 is in connection with the assault of rights activist Billy Mayaya in the run up to the court sanctioned presidential election early this year. "He is currently being questioned," said Mushani.
Malawi Muslims Organise Protests Over Billboard
Some Muslims say they will disregard the Covid-19 preventive measures to take on the streets this week in protests against the removal of a billboard in Blantyre which promoted the reading of the Holy Quran. The billboard, which said that since people have read the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, they should now read the latest Testament which the billboard said is the Quran.
Malawi: Chakwera Set to Open Parliament - to Deliver First SONA, Set for Presidential Question Time
President Lazarus Chakwera will officially open parliament on September 4 and will deliver the State of the Nation Address (Sona) physically in the House his maiden speech as Head of State and be available to answer questions in parliament should members of parliament seek his availability on a designated day. Parliament spokesperson Ian Mwenye says Chakwera will open parliament at 10am. Former president Peter Mutharika delivered his Sona through a video link as the preventive measure to covid-19.
Malawi: Unicef Donates 90 Smart Phones to Local Govt Ministry
Lilongwe — MANA United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has donated 90 smart phones and chargers to Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development to be used for receiving feedback from the community on issues regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking on Monday during the donation of the gadgets worth K30 million in Lilongwe, Chief Community Development Officer of the organisation, Matteo Frontini said the gadgets are loaded with bundles and COVID-19 responses.
Malawi: It's Just Water, but a Nightmare to Access in Rural Areas
Blantyre — It's just water; a free commodity to be specific since it pours from heaven annually enriching Malawi with a number of water bodies; however, at 40 years, Nancy Petro from Masanduko Village, Traditional Authority (T/A) Ngabu in Chikwawa District has never accessed tap water let alone water from a borehole. Every day, Nancy Petro together with other women in Masanduko Village leave their homes in the early hours and endure a 40 minute walk to fetch water from spring water wells.
Malawi's Long Way to Making Buildings Accessible
Lilongwe — As he "walks" into one of the banks in Lilongwe, Burton Chisale whispers something under his breath. He hails the designers of the building for making the entrance usable even to people with disabilities like him. Chisale has a disability that affects both his legs and he cannot make any movement without using his hands, and neither can he stand upright.
Malawi: Nsanje Flood Survivors Commend Mrcs for Construction of Houses
Nsanje — MANA Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) beneficiaries in Nsanje who have been constructed houses to a relocated site have commended the organisation for providing them with a permanent home at a safe land. The beneficiaries said on Monday after this reporter visited their new home site that they have been longing to move to safer places from the flood- prone areas, but the challenge was how to source land and lack of building materials.
Malawi: Mai Dinala Dies Aged 82 - 57 Years Serving MCP
Roseby Dinala, popularly known as Mai Dinala, one of the longest serving members of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has died aged 82. MCP Director of Campaign Moses Kunkuyu has confirmed the death, saying more details will be communicated in due course. She was one of the Malawians who welcomed the country's founding President Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda at Chileka Airport in 1958.
Malawi Police Arrest People for Not Wearing Face Mask in Public
Malawi Police Service on Monday swept Lilongwe of people who were not putting on face masks. Following the gazetting of the Coronavirus legislation, signed and issued by Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, failure by any person to wear a face mask in public is an offence that attracts a K10 000 fine upon conviction. National police spokesperson James Kadadzera has confirmed that the police are now arresting people who did not put on face masks.
Malawi: Candlex Malawi Partners With Blantyre Press Club in Covid-19 Fight By Donating Ppes
As one way of fighting against the global Coronavirus pandemic, Candlex Malawi Limited has donated COVID-19 personal preventive products to Blantyre Press Club (BPC), which the club is preparing to donate to Chiradzulu communities on August 15 as part of its Corporate Social Responsibly (CSR). The items included 40 cartons of U-Fresh soap and 10 boxes of Sanitizers to encourage the communities practice preventive measures that include regular handwashing.
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