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Malawi: Chiefs Join Calls for Malawi to Hold Fresh Tripartite Elections - President, MPs and Councillors
Some traditional leaders from Kasungu, Mangochi, Mzimba and Lilongwe have declared their support for concerned citizens who are calling for fresh tripartite in accordance with the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) ruling in the high profile presidential election case.
Malawi: Chilima Challenges Mutharika On Malawi COVID-19 Response - 'Crisis of Public Trust'
Malawi's estranged State Vice President Saulos Chilima has said citizens' loss of trust in the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) led government is affecting the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Chilima: Malawi now requires a unifying leader, who is not absent from duties, but takes a non-partisan leading role in the fight against the virus pandemic.
Malawi: Atupele Hailed for 'Excellent Intervention' to Malawi COVID-19 Response
A fierce social and political commentator has hailed United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi for his initiative of going around the country distributing food items to people and sensitising them about the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Malawi: North Malawi Record First COVID-19 Case in Karonga - Patient Had Returned From Tanzania
A first case of coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic patient in the northern region has been recorded in border district of Karonga, Minister of Health Jappie Mhango has confirmed. Minister Mhango: North now has Covid-19 as the whole Malawi records 34 cases, including three deaths. Lilongwe has the highest number of cases at 22. Mhango said on Sunday from northern city of Mzuzu that a 27 year-old man who had travelled to Tanzania has tested positive of Covid-19.
Malawi: Chilima Rebukes DPP for 'Gratuitous Attacks' On Malawi Judges - Rejects the 'Sulk Challenge'
State vice-president Saulos Chilima, who is also UTM Party president, has condemned what he calls "shameful position" taken by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) led government of attacking court judges.
Malawi: 3 Interested to Buy Masters FC
Three business persons have individually expressed interest to buy the relegated Masters Football Club, Nyasa Times understands. Masters Security FC faced the chop from the country's top-flight league last season alongside Mlatho Mponela and Dwangwa United; all from the central region. The disbanded Masters Security were champions of the 2018 Carlsberg Cup and finished fourth in the league that same year. The team also represented Malawi in the CAF Confederations Cup in 2018 and 2019.
Southern Africa: SADC Basketball League in the Offing
Countries in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) including Malawi are expected to have a vibrant league in basketball. Reports indicate that representatives of the countries met and agreed to have the regional league so that teams can prepare strongly for continental competitions. The committee which will be running the league has since written FIBA to acknowledge existence of the league which they say will be like COSAFA in football.
Malawi: Lockdown Injunction to Remain Active Until April 29 - Malawi Court to Decide
The future of the coronavirus lockdown in Malawi lies in the hands of Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda who is expected to make a ruling next week Wednesday April 29 2020 after hearing the application by Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) on Friday as the Attorney General formally expressed its intention not to contest or vacate the injunction.
Malawi: Dowa Residents Faulted On Coronavirus Messages Uptake - 'Others Say Fake Virus'
Some people in Dowa have shown reluctance and lack of seriousness with the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) messages, it has emerged. Coronavirus has brought disruption to normal life Dowa District Health Office and Dowa District Information Office are conducting sensitisation meetings to raise awareness in the district's communities about the disease.
Malawi: Tobacco Sales At Chinkhoma Impressive
Tobacco sales at Chinkhoma Auction Floors, have been described as impressive with the maximum price reaching US$ 2.40 per Kg on the opening day. Bulirani (centre) inspecting the leaf at Chinkhoma In an interview, Controller of Agriculture Services responsible for Institutions, Dr. Alexander Bulirani said the sales started at a very good note. "We have the impression that we started on a positive note.
Malawi: Attorney General Withdraws Challenge Against Malawi Lockdown Injunction
Attorney General Kalekeni Kaphale has withdrawn an application to the High Court to challenge an injunction obtained by Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) stopping implementation of a three-week national lockdown to curb coronavirus.
Malawi: 10 More COVID-19 Cases Recorded in Malawi - Kaliyeka Emerging As Virus Hotspot
Minister of Health Jappie Mhango has said on Thursday that there are 10 new coornavirus (COVID-19) confirmed cases bringing total number to 33 cases. Health Minister Jappie Mhango confirmes Malawi has registered new 10 COVID-19 cases on Thursday in Lilongwe- pics by Lisa Kadango Mhango told a news conference in Lilongwe that all 10 cases are in squatter township of Kaliyeka in Lilongwe the capital city. He said the new patients are contacts of the one who died on Wednesday April 22 2020.
Malawi Army, Police Clash With Defiant Prison Warders On Strike
There has been running battles at prisons facilities in Blantyre, Zomba and Mzuzu where the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers and Malawi police are fighting with the striking prison officers have blocked the roads leading to the prison. Prison warders have threatened to open prison gates to free inmates if government fails to address their grievances. However, at Maula Prison in Lilongwe the situation has been calm.
Malawi: NBS Banks Supports Blantyre's Frontline Health Workers With COVID-19 Ppes
NBS Bank on Thursday donated various personal protective equipment (PPEs) for Blantyre Health Office (DHO) health workers who are in the frontline in mitigating Coronavirus (COVID-19). Nhlema hands over the donation to Dr. Kawalazira The PPEs included examination gloves, face masks and protective suits as a response from several calls made by various quarters and the health workers themselves for assistance in such areas.
Malawi: Lilongwe Family, Workers Demand Tests to Ascertain Coronavirus Status
Some family members and workers of the man who recently died of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lilongwe are demanding that medical tests should be conducted on them to ascertain if they have contracted the virus or not.
Malawi: Surge in COVID-19 Malawi Infections - WHO Warn Africa Could Become Next Virus Epicentre
Minister of Health Jappie Mhango has said Malawi which has so far confirmed 33 cases of COVID-19 and three deaths is recording a jump in the spread of the virus pandemic. Minister of health Jappie Mhango (r) confers with the ministry;s spokesperson Joshua Malango at the daily update of Covid-19-Photo by Lisa Kadango Mhango said on Thursday that although those figures are still relatively small in the global picture, the sharp increase in cases is a cause for concern.
Malawi: Mtambo Open Doors for DPP Members to Join Citizens for Transformation Movement
Citizens for Transformation Movement (CFT) - People Power Movement leader Timothy Mtambo has said doors are open to every citizen who wants to transform thed nation to join them regardless of political affiliation including those from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
Malawi: Kajoke, Idana Commit to Nyasa Bullets
Nyasa Big Bullets duo Hassan Kajoke and Chimwemwe Idana have committed themselves to the clubs by extending their contracts at the 'People's Team'. Kajoke has signed a new three-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2023 while Idana has extended his contract till 2022. The two joined Bullets senior team from the reserve side. Speaking after signing the new deal, the duo said they are delighted with the extension of their contracts. "I am very happy with my contract extension.
Malawi: Lawyer Theu Raps 'Dishonest' Namarika At the Helm of Malawi COVID-19 Response
Private practice lawyer, Bright Theu, has questioned government's decision to put Principal Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Health and Population, Dr. Dan Namarika, in the lead in the fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Lawyer Theu : Namarika cannot be trusted in the COVID-19 response Namarika: Lawyer Theu says he cannot be trusted because of the way he handled the illness and death of former President Bingu wa Mutharika.
Malawi: MEC Resumes Voter Registration for Malawi Fresh Elections - Second Phase Starts Monday
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says phase two of two-week long voter registration for the forthcoming fresh presidential slection will commence Monday next week. Alfandika: Dowa will be in phase two while Mzuzu City and Mzimba North will be in phase three.
Malawi Muslims to Observe Ramadan From Homes Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM) spokesperson Dinala Chabulika has disclosed that this year's month of Ramadan will be tough comparing to previous years as the outbreak of Covid-19 will have a significant impact on the observance of holy month of fasting. Muslim faithful praying Chabulika said his while announcing that Muslims in the country will observe the Holy Month of Ramadan at their respective homes as a precautionary measure against the novel Covid-19 pandemic.
Malawi: MP Msungama Accuses Malawi Govt of Fabricating COVID-19 Cases At Kaliyeka
Member of Parliament for Lilongwe City South East , Ulemu Msungama, of opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has accused Special Cabinet Committee on Coronavirus of lying that a person who died Wednesday in Kaliyeka, Lilongwe was tested COVID-19 positive.
Malawi: Plan Malawi Donates Protective Equipment for COVID-19 Response
Plan International Malawi - an organization that advances children's rights and equality for girls - on Thursday afternoon donated personal protective equipment (PPEs) worth US$130,000 (approximately MK97, 500, 000) to enhance Malawi Government's response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The latest donation is part of the US$2 million package the organization has set aside in responding to the pandemic in districts and areas it is implementing its projects.
Malawi: Blantyre City Council Shot in the Arm With COVID-19 Protective Items
Several organizations from Blantyre have donated tap buckets to Blantyre City Council to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Ausa Kamanga presenting the bucket Amanda Manyozo presenting a bucket to Blantyre City Assembly Dr Kanjunjunju Officials from Inspire Marketing Group, Ecoride, Afrimax Limited, League4change and Nest Foundation donated the items to Blantyre City Council The items included 80 buckets, 40 tap buckets and small tap buckets, among others.
Malawi: MCP-Utm Alliance Warn Govt 'Don't Throw Malawi Into Anarchy' Over COVID-19
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and its electoral partner, UTM, have warned government that will take the blame if Malawians take the law into their hands in protest against the proposed nationwide lockdown to prevent further spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Malawi Must Implement Strict COVID-19 Measures Now - a Stitch in Time Saves Nine
This, every citizen in the country must understand now, is no time for joking and playing Russian roulette with COVID-19, the strands for coronavirus pandemic. This disease is scary and--taking it from the sharp rise in local transmission amidst sporadic tests; we all need to be worried. That is why, from today, we have entered a critical point in COVID-19 fight where we need to make right decisions--unpopular yet critical decisions that should save our country from this pandemic.
Malawi: COVID-19 Patient Accuses Malawi Government of Faking His Illness
A suspected Covid-19 patient in Nkhotakota District has accused Malawi government through the Ministry of Health (MoH) of faking his illness. The 26-year-old patient whom the Malawi government claimed he was diagonised with the virus on April 11 2020 claim he has no any symptom of the virus. "I feel that government has faked my illness for its own reasons. I have never fallen sick since they said I have the virus.
Southern Africa: Panos Calls for Media Support to Cover COVID-19 in Southern Africa
Panos Institute Southern Africa has called for increased support for media houses and individual journalists to effectively cover the response to the COVID-19 public health emergency while staying safe from infection and other risks.
Malawi: China Announce More Donation of Medical Materials to Malawi for COVID-19 Fight
The Chinese embassy in Malawi has announced it will donate personal protective equipment(PPE) to Malawi's three Major hospitals to help Malawi in fight against COVID-19. Chinese Ambassador to Malawi Liu Hongyang, says the embassy will donate PPE to Kamuzu Central, Mzuzu Central and Queens Elizabeth Central Hospitals in the next few days.
Malawi: Could China's Search for COVID-19 Vaccine Be Finally Yielding Results?
When coronavirus disease (COVID-19) hit Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province, late 2019, the Beijing Government successfully sequenced it and reported the genetic information to the World Health Organization (WHO). The rapid identification of COVID-19 allowed scientists around the world to immediately start developing test kits, treatment options and vaccines. From then on, China has remained steadfast and has not relented in provide accurate information on the virus.
Malawi: PAC to Meet Mutharika for Dialogue Resumption On Malawi Political Impasse, COVID-19
Public Affairs Committee (PAC), a quasi-religious body formed in 1992 during the country's political transition from one-party to multiparty system of government, has announced plans to meet President Peter Mutharika on the need to resume dialogue in order to resolve the political impasse that has engulfed the country since the disputed May 2019 elections.
Malawi: CSJ Premieres SRHR Documentary On Malawi's Top Television Channels
Centre for Solutions Journalism (CSJ) makes another positive move in disseminating information on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) when it premieres a documentary titled M'dula Moyo wa Chinunu (Silent Killer on the Prowl) on Thursday night. According to CSJ the documentary premieres on TTV, Zodiak and Mzati TV channels from 8.30 pm on Thursday, April 23.
Malawi: Dorothy Shonga Sponsors COVID-19 Awareness Song By Top Malawi Artists
Entrepreneur and socialist Dorothy Shonga, who owns D.C Brand Cloud, a local branding and marketing company, has taken the Covid-19 fight head on by using her business to sponsor the virus pandemic awareness song that features six artists. Recording 'Tigonjetse Corona' with Dorothy Shonga performing the song, her brainchild Dorothy Shonga with the rappers in the Covid-19 awareness song Dorothy Shonga: I still have the burning desire to sing.
Malawi Prison Warders Go On Strike Demanding Cash From K157bn COVID-19 Fund
Malawi Prison staff across the country has began strike action on Thursday to force government to give them an allocation from the K157 billion COVID-19 fund. The Malawi Defence Force, Malawi Police Service and Immigration Department have been given funds from the National Response to Coronavirus but the prison department has been left out. Prison warders at Chichiri Prison in Blantyre, Zomba Maximum Prison and Maula Prison in Lilongwe are among those who have stopped working.
Malawi's Visually-Impaired Get Coronavirus Information On Braille
As the number of COVID-19 cases is increasing in Malawi, a local NGO in conjunction with the Malawi government has started distributing braille pamphlets among people with visual impairments.
Malawi: Catholic University of Malawi Students to Learn From Home
Catholic University of Malawi (Cunima) students will soon start attending classes online following government's directives for all scholls to be closed as a way of observing the COVID-19 stay at home order, the university's administration has disclosed. Cunima publicity and marketing officer Luke Bisani said the university will ensure accessibility and sustainability of the initiative.
Malawi: Zomba Gymkhana Club Affected By Inadequate Finances
Management of Zomba Gymkana Golf Course has disclosed that inadequate financial resources were affecting the operations of the institution. Gymkana Club Manager, Dickson Bonongwe said that at first, the Club was running smoothly because there were adequate financial resources. Bonongwe said, in the past, apart from the money generated from club activities, sponsors were readily available to help and maintain the golf course.
Malawi: 396 Illala Ship Passengers Screened for Coronavirus in Nkhotakota
At least 396 passengers disembarking from the MVIllala ship have been screened for Coronavirus (COVID-19) at Kariba Port in Nkhotakota as a measure to prevent the spread of the disease. Nkhotakota Health Care Workers, put up the measure since some of the passengers aboard the ship were coming from the neighboring Mozambique through Likoma Island.
Malawi Law Society Queries Government On COVID-19 'Illegal' Actions - Chimulirenji Has Mandate to Lead
Malawi Law Society (MLS) in its Legal Guidance Paper on Management of the Novel Global Coronavirus (Covid-19) has added its voice to criticism of government of politicising the management of the outbreak and that the response to Covid-19 should operate within the legal framework.
Malawi: Presidential Hopefuls to Present Nomination Papers Under 'Social-Distance' Guidelines - MEC
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) said the presentation of nomination papers by presidential hopefuls and their running mates for the presidential election will be conducted following social distancing guidelines of presenting coronavirus. Chief Elections Officer, Sam Alfandika said during the presentation to be held from May 6 to 7, 2020 at the Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre, only 10 delegates will be allowed into the hall due.
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