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Minister Mhango accuses opposition of lying that there is no Covid-19 in Malawi

Apr 20, 2020 0

Minister of Health Jappie Mhango has warned Malawians against believing opposition politicians whom he said are telling people that there is no Covid-19 in Malawi. Mhango was speaking during a press briefing held in Lilongwe… ...

Muhara tells civil servants to work from home

Apr 20, 2020 0

Chief Secretary to the government has ordered all public servants who are not providing essential services to start working from home with immediate effect. In a circular dated 20 April, 2020, Muhara said the measure… ...

Coronavirus: Health workers across Malawi protest over lack PPE, low risk allowance

Apr 20, 2020 0

Health workers across the country the country have downed tools as they are demanding government to provide them with personal protective equipment (PPE) and to increase their risk allowance. Nurses and other health workers at… ...

Three recover from Covid-19 in Malawi

Apr 17, 2020 0

... New case registered Three people who were confirmed as coronavirus cases in Lilongwe on April 2 have tested negative after recovering. Minister of Health Jappie Mhango confirmed at a press briefing today, saying the… ...

Parliament cancelled: Lawyers question decision

Apr 17, 2020 0

Parliament has postponed the budget meeting which was expected to start on May 8 due to the Covid-19 lockdown. In a statement on Thursday, Clerk of Parliament Fiona Kalemba said the budget meeting which was… ...

MRA ordered to stop recruitment of officers

Apr 17, 2020 0

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has ordered the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) to stop recruitment of officers due to reports that the tax collector recruited Democratic Party members who did not attend interviews. ACB Director Reyneck… ...

Millions face hunger under COVID-19 lockdown regimes

Apr 17, 2020 0

Amnesty International has called on governments to provide food to citizens under lockdown regimes, as millions of people in Southern African countries such as Malawi face hunger. In a statement on Thursday, the rights group… ...