April 2020

We don’t want Malawians to die of hunger – Trapence

Apr 18, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it is not against lockdown but wants government to ensure that no person dies of hunger under a lockdown regime. Chairperson of the grouping Gift Trapence the remarks today,… ...

Man dies after falling into pit

Apr 18, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

A man aged 21 in Chitipa died on Thursday after falling into a pit while drunk. Police in the district have identified the person as Alisoni Sichula. According to Police public relations officer in Chitipa… ...

Odwala korona ku Chikwawa apempha chilungamo kuchokera ku Boma

Apr 18, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Wachinyamata waku Chikwawa amene boma lidalengeza kuti wapezeka ndimatenda a Covid-19 wapempha boma kuti limuwuze zowona ngatidi alindi nthendayi chifukwa iye akukhulupilira kuti adanamizidwa za matendawa. Wachinyamatayu Ismael Maluwa yemwe amakhala kwa Ngabu ndipo amayankhula… ...

Covid-19: Health workers complain over insults from community members

Apr 18, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Health workers in Thyolo have complained that they have been receiving insults from community members who wrongly accuse the health workers of transmitting the coronavirus. Among health workers subjected to insults are Health Surveillance Assistants… ...

We may not have fresh elections in July – Analyst

Apr 18, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A political analyst says the country might not hold fresh presidential election in July as ordered by the Constitutional Court and has blamed authorities for not showing willingness to ensure the elections are held within… ...

HRDC obtains injunction against lockdown

Apr 17, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has obtained an injunction restraining President Peter Mutharika’s administration from instituting a lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda granted the injunction to the rights group on… ...

Three recover from Covid-19 in Malawi

Apr 17, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

... New case registered Three people who were confirmed as coronavirus cases in Lilongwe on April 2 have tested negative after recovering. Minister of Health Jappie Mhango confirmed at a press briefing today, saying the… ...