July 2020

Phuka urges Muslims to follow prevention measures during Eid celebrations

Jul 31, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Co-Chairperson of the Coronavirus Taskforce John Phuka has urged Muslims in the country to observe Coronavirus prevention measures as they celebrate Eid-Al-Adha today. In a statement on Thursday, Phuka noted that Eid-Al-Adha celebrations involve gatherings… ...

Coronavirus: 123 new cases recorded in Malawi

Jul 31, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi has registered 123 new Coronavirus cases, taking the total number of recorded cases to 3,981. Co-chairperson of the Coronavirus Taskforce Dr John Phuka announced the new cases on Thursday when he also announced two… ...

Tonse Govt wants Malawi to only welcome expatriates with special skills

Jul 31, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima says reforms on work permits will ensure that only expatriates with special skills are allowed to work in Malawi. The Vice President made the remarks on Thursday after meeting Minister of… ...

Fire destroys part of Balaka Hospital

Jul 31, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Fire has destroyed part of Balaka Hospital, leading to the evacuation of 146 patients admitted at the hospital. The fire broke out in the early hours of today, starting from the kitchen and spreading to… ...

Six Covid-19 cases recorded at MEC

Jul 31, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Six Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) employees have tested positive for Coronavirus, forcing the commission to carry out a disinfection exercise at its offices. MEC Chief Elections Officer Sam Alfandika said in a statement on Thursday… ...

Group claims to have found Covid-19 cure

Jul 31, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Blantyre Health Office has advised the College of Medicine to evaluate the effectiveness of a Covid-19 herbal cure which a group in Blantyre claims to have produced. In a letter to College of Medicine’s… ...

UDF spokesperson Ndanga arrested over attack on Tambala family

Jul 30, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Police have arrested United Democratic Front (UDF) spokesperson Ken Ndanga over the arson attack that led to the killing of three members of one family. National Police deputy spokesperson, Thomeck Nyaude, has confirmed the arrest… ...