Month: May 2020 Posts

Covid-19 hampers dissemination of electoral information in Chiradzulu

May 13, 2020 Chrissie Mainjeni - MEC Stringer 0 &

Political leaders in Chiradzulu say the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the flow of electoral information, observing that this might have a negative impact on voter turnout in the July 2 fresh presidential polls. The leaders… ...

China refutes claims from US over COVID-19

May 13, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

… says Coronavirus did not originate from China China has refuted various claims from the United States on the link between China and the Coronavirus, including the claim that the virus originated from China. The… ...

Vote for Chakwera, Chilima to end corruption – Mtambo

May 13, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 1 &

Citizens for Transformation (CFT) leader Timothy Mtambo has urged people to vote for Lazarus Chakwera and Saulos Chilima in the coming elections, saying the Tonse Alliance government will end corruption in the country. Mtambo was… ...

Coronavirus: Lilongwe man with no travel history tests positive

May 12, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A 73-year-old man from Chilinde Township in Lilongwe has tested positive for coronavirus. Minister of Health Jappie Mhango confirmed on Tuesday in Mzuzu. He said the man has no travel history which means he contracted… ...

Mutharika has not visited North due to security concerns – Mzomera

May 12, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 1 &

Northern Region Governor for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP),  Christopher Mzomera Ngwira, says President Peter Mutharika has not visited the Northern Region since last year due to security concerns. Ngwira made the remarks in an… ...

MACRA commences action against MBC

May 12, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

...warns all broadcasters over hate speech The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has commenced action against Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and has warned all radio and television stations over hate speech. In a statement today,… ...

UTM monitors for 2019 polls yet to be paid

May 12, 2020 Madalitso Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Over 200 monitors hired by UTM during the 21st May, 2019 tripartite polls in Chitipa district are demanding the party to pay them their allowances. According to information from some monitors who opted for anonymity,… ...