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Medical expert says schools should remain open

Jan 13, 2021 0

A medical expert says Malawi has not reached the stage of closing schools despite a recent rise in Coronavirus cases. Epidemiologist Dr Titus Divala said there are a lot of issues, including non-compliance to preventive… ...

Coronavirus: 373 new cases, 19 deaths recorded

Jan 12, 2021 0

Malawi has today recorded 373 new cases and 19 deaths, taking the total number of cases to 9,400 and the death toll to 254. Of the new cases, 371 of the new cases are locally… ...

Chakwera declares state of national disaster

Jan 12, 2021 0

President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, has declared a state of national disaster across Malawi due to the Coronavirus pandemic and has appealed for assistance in cash and in kind. The president made the declaration on… ...

DPP faults Govt for not closing schools

Jan 11, 2021 0

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has faulted the Tonse Alliance government for not closing learning institutions to protect students and staff following the rapid rise in Coronavirus cases. In a statement on Sunday signed by… ...

Ombudsman to audit Form 1 selection

Jan 10, 2021 0

The Office of the Ombudsman will audit the 2019/20 Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examinations and secondary school selection following accusations of favouritism. The Ministry of Education has revealed this, noting that there… ...

Chakwera fasting to defeat Covid-19 in Malawi

Jan 10, 2021 0

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera is fasting with his Assemblies of God church to defeat the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) which he has called an "enemy" of the country. Chakwera, nicknamed Siku Transport for always being on… ...

Malawi leader urges Malawians to intensify prayer to God

Jan 10, 2021 0

President Lazarus Chakwera has joined his church in a 21-day fast and prayer programme and has urged Malawians to intensify prayer to God following a rapid increase in Coronavirus infections. Speaking during a national address… ...