Mwayi Mkandawire, Author at Malawi 24

MHRC condemns killing of person with albinism in Mangochi

Feb 03, 2021 0

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has expressed concern over the resurgence of attacks against persons with albinism following the brutal killing of a 26-year-old person with albinism in Mangochi. The victim, Saidi Futon Dayton,… ...

Malawi procures vaccine

Feb 01, 2021 0

President Lazarus Chakwera says Malawi has procured doses of AstraZeneca which will arrive in the country by the end of this month. Speaking during a national address broadcast on Sunday, Chakwera said a vaccination programme… ...

Malawi has new Covid strain from South Africa – Chakwera

Feb 01, 2021 0

President Lazarus Chakwera says Malawi has the new Covid-19 which was first recorded in South Africa. Chakwera revealed this during a national address broadcast from Kamuzu Palace on Sunday night. “It has been confirmed that… ...

Police urged to arrest people spreading fake news about Coronavirus

Jan 31, 2021 0

The Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus has asked the Malawi Police to arrest people threatening health workers and spreading lies about Coronavirus. Chairperson of the Taskforce John Phuka made the call in a statement on Saturday.… ...

Coronavirus: Malawi records 503 new recoveries

Jan 31, 2021 0

Malawi on Saturday reported 477 new COVID-19 cases, 503 new recoveries and 23 new deaths. All new cases are locally transmitted and include 180 from Blantyre, 89 from Lilongwe, 27 from Balaka, 22 each from… ...

Education Ministry pleased over leakage-free exam

Jan 30, 2021 0

The Ministry of Education has hailed the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) for administering leakage free Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) exams. According to the Ministry, the fresh exams which started on the 5th… ...

Coronavirus: Malawi records 716 cases, 267 new recoveries

Jan 29, 2021 0

Malawi has today recorded 716 new Coronavirus cases, 267 new recoveries and 15 new deaths All the new cases are locally transmitted and they include 264 from Blantyre, 108 from Zomba, 90 from Lilongwe, 57… ...