Month: February 2020 Posts

Malawi ready for Coronavirus – Minister of Health

Feb 12, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Minister of Health Jappie Mhango has assured the nation that his ministry has put in place preventive measures for the novel coronavirus. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Mhango said that the country has the equipment… ...

Coronavirus: Malawi Govt tells citizens to avoid travelling to China

Feb 10, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Government has advised citizens to avoid travelling to China and other countries affected by the coronavirus but has said it not will apply any travel or trade restrictions because of the outbreak. Minister… ...

Malawi quarantines Coronavirus suspects

Feb 02, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi has reportedly quarantined a Chinese national travelling from Wuhan, China, after showing early signs of the Coronavirus outbreak. A report by one of the local online outlets alleges he has been quarantined together with… ...

Suspected coronavirus case in Botswana

Jan 31, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A suspected coronavirus case has been registered in Botswana, the government has confirmed. In a statement today, the Botswana Government said the suspected patient arrived at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport today from China on… ...

Malawi set for coronavirus outbreak

Jan 27, 2020 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

Malawi has announced that it has put in place precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus following World Health Organisation (WHO) warning of a possible global outbreak. The never-before-seen virus detected in the Chinese… ...

Malawi starts screening travelers for Coronavirus

Jan 26, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

…Malawians told to avoid travelling to affected countries Government says it has started screening travelers for Coronavirus which has affected countries in Asia. The Ministry of Health said in a statement dated 24 January, 2020… ...

Chinese miner puts chiefs on payroll

Jan 03, 2020 Richard Jimu 1 &

A Chinese mining firm in Chitipa pays 21 chiefs in the district a monthly ‘allowance’ despite locals accusing the company of failing to implement corporate social responsibility programmes. Center for Investigative Journalism in Malawi (CIJM)… ...