June 2020

Researchers warn of rise in antimicrobial resistance linked to COVID-19 treatments

Jun 10, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Researchers in Northern Ireland have warned that COVID-19 treatments could lead to a sharp rise in antimicrobial resistance, which is resistance to drugs used to treat infections caused by microbes such as parasites, viruses and… ...

Mangochi North-East election nullification ignites fresh hopes for candidates

Jun 10, 2020 Ayamba Kandodo - MEC Stringer 0 &

The nullification of the May 21 2019 parliamentary election results for Mangochi North-East has brought joy to the candidates who participated in the election, saying the re-run which Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) will organise gives… ...

Muluzi says Mutharika saddened by deaths of six people in Ntcheu

Jun 10, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

President Peter Mutharika’s runningmate Atupele Muluzi says the Malawi leader is concerned over the accident which led to the deaths of six people in Ntcheu. Muluzi made the remarks today when he consoled families of… ...

Atupele visits people injured by teargas canisters in Machinga

Jun 10, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

United Democratic Front (UDF) and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Atupele Muluzi visited people who were injured by teargas canisters after a group of people blocked Vice President Saulos Chilima’s convoy in Machinga. Muluzi earlier today… ...

Man gets 78 months in jail for burglary

Jun 10, 2020 Barbara Chimera 0 &

Mangochi First Grade Magistrate's court on Monday sentenced 22-year-old Samuel Kalumbu to six-and-a-half years in prison hard labour for burglary and theft. Mangochi Police Prosecutor, Sub Inspector Skeva Munyapa, told the court that on the… ...

Public officer without integrity is threat to democracy – Chief Justice

Jun 10, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda on Tuesday advised new commissioners of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to be loyal to the Constitution and told them that a public officer without integrity is a threat to democracy.… ...

KA alumni donates PPEs to Mzuzu Central Hospital

Jun 10, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Kamuzu Academy alumni have donated Personal Protective Equipment to Mzuzu Central Hospital to help health workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The items were donated at Mzuzu Central Hospital on… ...