Month: January 2021 Posts

Lipipa donates whole salary to Covid fight

Jan 27, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Member of Parliament for Blantyre City South Noel Lipipa has joined hands with citizens tackling the Covid-19 pandemic in Malawi. According to an announcement by the leader of the initiative, Stanley Kenani, the former ruling… ...

Mutharika slams Chakwera handling of Coronavirus, endorses vaccine

Jan 27, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Former President Peter Mutharika has faulted the Chakwera led administration over its handling of the coronavirus while at the same time offering that he will take the vaccine when it's available. In a report by… ...

Bweletsani katemela wa Covid, ndibayidwe ine – Mutharika

Jan 27, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Kaya muziti ndi wa satanic, kaya mwina muzinamizana kuti cholinga chake ndi choti athene abambo, a Mutharika azipeleka kuti iwo ndi okonzeka kukabayidwa katemela wa Covid akangofika ku Malawi kuno. Mtsogoleri opuma a Peter Mutharika… ...

Coronavirus: Malawi’s cases surpass 20,000

Jan 27, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The total number of confirmed cases in Malawi has surpassed 20,000. Over 7,000 of the cases have recovered while 540 people have died. Currently, the country has 13,005 active cases following a sharp rise in… ...

Funerals, churches, family gatherings acting as super spreaders – Dr Phuka

Jan 26, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Chairperson of the Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus Dr. John Phuka has reminded people to adjust their way of life in order to curb the spread Coronavirus, saying funerals, churches, bars and family gatherings are acting… ...

Six fined after being found drinking at a bar

Jan 26, 2021 Lameck Kamtoseni 0 &

Ntcheu Second Grade Magistrate Court has fined six people who were found drinking at a bar outside permitted hours. According to Ntcheu police deputy public relations officer Rebecca Kwisongole , the court through state prosecutor,… ...

Malawi sex workers to hold demos

Jan 26, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Sex workers in Malawi will hold demonstrations on Thursday to protest against Coronavirus prevention rules. Executive Director of the Female Sex Workers Association Zinenani Majawa has notified the Lilongwe District Commissioner about the protests which… ...

Coronavirus: Malawi records 81 new recoveries, 592 cases

Jan 25, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi has registered 592 new COVID-19 cases, 81 new recoveries and 10 new deaths. Of the new cases, 572 of the new cases are locally transmitted. These include 196 from Blantyre, 87 from Nkhata Bay,… ...

MEC head office closed due to Covid-19

Jan 25, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda. Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has temporarily closed its head office for ten days due to a rise in Covid-19 cases among staff members. According to MEC spokesperson Sangwani Mwafulirwa, 23 members of… ...

Chakwera says Malawians must do hard things to beat pandemic

Jan 25, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera says Coronavirus preventive measures are hard but are better than sending loved ones to hospitals which do not have enough beds or oxygen for all infected persons. He made the remarks on… ...

Coronavirus: 38 deaths, 179 recoveries reported in Malawi on Sunday

Jan 25, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Malawi on Sunday registered 956 new COVID-19 cases, 179 new recoveries and 38 new deaths. Fifteen of the new COVID-19 deaths have been registered in Lilongwe, 10 from Blantyre, two from Karonga, and one each… ...

Society of Medical Doctors upbeat, says Covid fight winnable

Jan 24, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Review Wasema The Society of Medical Doctors - Malawi has urged the citizenry to take heart as the fight against Coronavirus pandemic rages on. In an interview, president of the association, Victor Mithi, stressed… ...

Faith leaders urged to observe Covid-19 preventive measures

Jan 24, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By MICHAEL CHIOTCHA Balaka police station has urged faith leaders in the district to comply with Covid-19 preventive measures, including the limit on gatherings. The remarks were made on Thursday during a meeting with Balaka… ...

Mwanza District Commissioner dies of Covid-19

Jan 24, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

District Commissioner (DC) for Mwanza District Council Michael Chimbalanga has died of Coronavirus. The Ministry of Local Government has announced the death of Mr Chimbalanga this morning. According to the Ministry, Chimbalanga died on the… ...

Coronavirus: Malawi records over 1,000 new cases for third straight day

Jan 24, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Malawi has registered over 1,000 new Coronavirus cases for the third day in a row with 1,074 cases reported yesterday. There were also 112 new recoveries and 25 new deaths on Saturday. On Thursday, 1,198… ...