August 2020

Coronavirus: Malawi records 84 new cases, 47 new recoveries

Aug 08, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus on Friday announced 84 new cases and 47 new recoveries. Chairperson of the Taskforce John Phuka said out of the new cases, 81 are locally transmitted infections and three are… ...

Mauritius to host COSAFA Under-17 Championship

Aug 07, 2020 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

The hunt for a new host for the 2020 COSAFA under 17 youth championship is over, after the Council for Southern Africa Football Association awarded the tournament to Mauritius. Malawi was poised to host the… ...

Mask up or pay MK10, 000 – govt. announces new Covid measures

Aug 07, 2020 Mike J. Kangwele 2 &

...empowers Health Minister to impose lockdowns Government, through the Minister of Health, has gazzeted new measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus announcing measures that will leave the minister with the power to… ...

Face masks now mandatory in Malawi

Aug 07, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 2 &

The Ministry of Health says face masks are now mandatory in Malawi and any person found not wearing a mask in public will be fined. Chairperson of the Taskforce on Coronavirus John Phuka said on… ...

Malawi weather: Cold, windy conditions on Saturday

Aug 07, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services says Malawians should expect cold, windy and partly cloudy conditions with rain showers tonight and tomorrow. The conditions, according to the Met department, are due to high… ...

Chilima tells ESCOM to stop buying fuel for Aggreko

Aug 07, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has told Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) to stop buying fuel for Aggreko’s generators and he has also helped end a dispute involving Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) and ESCOM. Chilima… ...

Malawi First lady to support underprivileged girls

Aug 07, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

First Lady Monica Chakwera says she will focus on assisting young girls who are underprivileged more especially those living in remote areas to be educated and become independent in future. Chakwera said this in Rainbow… ...