Month: April 2020 Posts

Chilima fears lack of testing will result in unchecked spread of Covid-19

Apr 27, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has expressed concern that Malawi has tested less than 700 people to date, saying this could lead to unchecked spread of the coronavirus. Speaking during a press briefing on Sunday night,… ...

Chilima urges Malawians to register while following coronavirus prevention measures

Apr 27, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

UTM leader Saulos Chilima says it is possible for people to register for the 2020 presidential elections while following measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Speaking last night, Chilima claimed that there are… ...

Lockdown without food is death sentence by hunger – Chilima

Apr 26, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima says restricting Malawians to their homes for three weeks without giving them food is condemning them to death by hunger. Chilima, who is also UTM leader, made the remarks today in… ...

Chilima asks court to force Mutharika to fire Ansah

Apr 15, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima, through his lawyer, has asked the Supreme Court to order President Peter Mutharika to dismiss Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Jane Ansah and the other MEC commissioners. Chilima’s lawyer Chikosa Silungwe… ...

Malawi is lucky Covid-19 patients have not needed ventilators – Botomani

Apr 09, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Minister of Information Mark Botomani says Malawi is lucky because the country’s Covid-19 patients have not needed ventilators, with the country having 20 ventilators. Botomani made the remarks in response to concerns by Vice President… ...

Chilima tells Mutharika to relocate to Kamuzu Palace

Apr 08, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has urged President Peter Mutharika to operate from Lilongwe during the fight against Covid-19, saying the government is losing money because Mutharika is staying in Blantyre. Speaking at a press briefing… ...

Voter registration should continue – Chilima

Apr 08, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima says voter registration for the 2020 fresh elections should not be suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Chilima, who is also UTM president, made the remarks in a statement today in… ...