NATIONAL NEWS (5288)
Nkhata Bay Parliamentarian Mwase Declares Covid-19 Positive Status
Member of Parliament for Nkhata Bay North West, Julius Mwase, has become the first member of the Malawi Parliament to test positive to the Corona Virus.
Immigration Blocks Dr. Jane Ansah Attempts to Exit Malawi via Zambia
The department of immigration has blocked immediate-past chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission, Dr. Jane Ansah from exiting the country.
Chakwera Cancels Independence Celebration
President Lazarus Chakwera has directed that tomorrow’s Independence Day celebration which was to coincide with celebrations marking his inauguration be cancelled in view of the rising threat of Covid 19.
Four Suspected Fraudulent Property Ownership Changes Under Investigation - ACB
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is investigating at least four suspected fraudulent property ownership changes which have been detected through the clearance process for those seeking to change ownership of property reintroduced eight days ago.
COVID-19 Affects GAIA’s Fight against HIV/AIDS
The Global Aids Interfaith Alliance (GAIA) says the COVID-19 pandemic has affected its core activity of fighting against HIV/AIDS.
MERA Launches Mini-Grids Regulatory Framework
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) on Friday launched electricity mini-grids regulatory framework at a function held at Bondo in Mulanje district.
President Chakwera Speaks on COVID 19; Calls For Strict Preventive Measures
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has urged Malawians to intensify efforts in combating spread of Coronavirus in the country, saying “the virus is spreading fast and spreading to kill” as death toll and local transmissions soar.
Malawian Students Stuck in China Expected Home in Two Weeks
Malawian Ambassador to China Charles Namondwe says talks are at an advanced stage with Ethiopian Airline and the Chinese government to have close to 100 students repatriated back home in two weeks time.
UN Urges “One-Country-Approach” to Fighting Surging Covid-19 in Malawi
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Malawi, Maria Jose Torres, has urged the new government administration to lead a “one country approach” to the Corona virus pandemic in view of a surge in cases.
Upsurge in Local Transmission of COVID-19 Worries Karonga Diocese
Malawi continues to see an upsurge in the cases of Coronavirus with the latest figure of confirmed cases now at 1498 as of Friday, 3rd July.
