Month: December 2020 Posts

Coronavirus taskforce urges Malawians to cancel parties

Dec 20, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus has urged Malawians to cancel gatherings, including Christmas parties, over the rise in Coronavirus cases. In a statement on Saturday, chairperson of the taskforce John Phuka said the number of… ...

Malawi’s Coronavirus data system run by US organisation, China claims

Dec 17, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

There is still confusion over who runs Malawi’s Coronavirus data system even though the Ministry of Health has insisted that Malawi controls its own system. A scientist at the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital revealed that… ...

SADC lawmakers told strengthen laws to respond to human rights threats

Dec 07, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Lawmakers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been urged to strengthen laws to protect human rights amid growing threats in the region, including violations linked to Mozambique’s conflict and a clampdown on the… ...

Over 1500 self-repatriated Malawians arrive from South Africa

Dec 07, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

More than 1500 self-repatriated Malawian returnees have arrived in the country through Mwanza Border. Confirming the development was Mwanza border public relations officer Inspector Pasqually Zulu who said the group which was expected to arrive… ...

Ministry of Health warns of second Coronavirus wave in Malawi

Dec 06, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Ministry of Health says there is an increased risk of a second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic due to weather and relaxation on face mask use. The ministry said on Saturday that there is… ...

UK provides income relief to Malawian families affected by Covid-19

Dec 02, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The United Kingdom has contributed to a new fund which will provide income relief to more than 8,000 families affected by a drop in remittances from South Africa due to the negative impacts of COVID-19.… ...

Malawi Airlines staff detained at airport during Chakwera’s trip

Nov 27, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Airlines staff were forced to remain in their plane at an airport in Botswana during President Lazarus Chakwera’s trip on Friday. The employees who include four Cabin Crew, an engineer and two pilots were… ...