Chiradzulu COVID-19 private citizen response initiative to continue mobilizing funds to address district hospital’s water challenges

* As first consignment of COVID-19 medical supplies delivered * “Chiradzulu District Hospital has numerous problems which Government alone cannot solve” * lt largely depends on a borehole and a stream as sources of water * Since water from the utility provider is intermittent and not reliable By Duncan Mlanjira Members of the public whose origins are from Chiradzulu — in conjunction with their allies and other well-wishers — delivered the first consignment of COVID-19 medical supplies which they…

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Robbers leaving crying baby outside homes at night to lure people out of their houses

* The baby cried for over 30 minutes, and it stopped crying * A guy in black, hiding behind our wall, crawled to hit the baby again to cry * When no one was coming out, he crawled to retrieve the baby and a taxi came to take them away * Malawi Police aware of the development and has issued an official public alert By Duncan Mlanjira Knowing that people would always instinctively come out of their homes to…

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Allowance — Civil Servants’ Legal Corruption

By Cedrick Ngalande It is a classic case study in management: The President sets up a COVID-19 taskforce to implement a strategy for protecting the country from the pandemic. The anti-COVID-19 organization misappropriates funds, nearly K7 billion. The President asks the officials to account for the money. They do not respond to him. Unsure what to do, the President addresses the nation and complains that the officials are not responding to his questions. He then gives them 48 hours…

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Nsanje District Council refutes Nankhumwa’s allegations of missing COVID-19 funds

Nsanje District Hospital, the beneficiary of the funds * However, the K30 million COVID-19 funds were indeed misappropriated * The funds were taken under garnishee order by the court * They were used to pay compensation to people displaced by market construction By Duncan Mlanjira Nsanje District Council has refuted statement made by Leader of Opposition Kondwani Nankhumwa on Thursday that alleged that Nsanje did not benefit from COVID-19 funds from government. During a press briefing held at Parliament…

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Covid Response Foundation presents over K10m worth of medical supplies to Queens Hospital

The team leaders at Queens By Duncan Mlanjira Covid Response Foundation, a private citizen initiative to fundraise towards procurement of COVID-19 medical equipment and supplies, presented the first batch worth over MK10 million to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital on Friday. A statement from the Foundation said the equipment was procured after careful consultation with Queens’ Dr. Kelvin Mponda on what was urgently required. The items presented on Friday are 3 patient monitors worth MK4.8 million; 6 patient trollies (MK810,000);…

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468 new COVID-19 recoveries from 2,030 tests done in past 24hrs

* 360 new cases recorded * 12 new COVID-19 related deaths * 20 discharged from treatment units * 162 currently admitted, 31 new By Duncan Mlanjira From 2,030 tests done in past 24 hours, the country registered 468 new COVID-19 recoveries, 360 new cases and 12 new related deaths. There were 20 people who were discharged from treatment units while 31 were hospitalised and currently, a total of 162 active cases are admitted with Lilongwe having the highest at…

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Malawian Liverpool Fan Club donates Fetal Dopplers to Queens Hospital

* Hightech equipment for monitoring fetuses in pregnant mothers * A response to COVID-19 to protect healthcare workers By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian Liverpool FC Fan Club on Friday donated 10 Fetal Dopplers valued at K1.4 million to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital. Fetal dopplers are hightech equipment for monitoring fetuses in pregnant mothers and this donation is very significant as it is a response to the observance of social distancing measure for the prevention of COVID-19. One of the Fan…

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Attorney General Silungwe spits fire at senior government officials for leaking in-house legal opinions

Silungwe, the 19th Attorney General * Leaking my Opinion in the manner it happened is simply silly and immature * I trust that the people of Malawi have seen the last chapter of this absolute and hideous nonsense * This personal delusion must not be allowed to morph into institutionalized pettiness that threatens the professionalism required in public service By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s Attorney General, Chikosa Mozesi Silungwe has lambasted senior government officials who leaked two of his Opinions…

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Patel Samaj of Malawi donates essential PPEs to Blantyre City Council’s burial team

Dilip Kadiwar (left) and Kaushik Patel donate the PPEs to Kanjunjunju * Patel Samaj is a grouping of the Patel lineage community originally from Gujarat state of India By Duncan Mlanjira While emphasis on the fight against COVID-19 pandemic is on providing medical equipment for treatment units, Patel Samaj of Malawi has come in with a difference by donating essential personal protective equipment (PPEs) to Blantyre City Council’s burial team. Patel Samaj is a grouping of the Patel lineage community…

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High-profile local matches to be beamed live through pay TV channel on Kiliye Kiliye decoders

MDBNL’s Chirwa (left) and FAM’s vice-President Alide signing the MOU * It guarantees sustainable revenues for Super League teams * A perfect way of ensuring fans stay at home whilst enjoying the beautiful game * The dedicated Pay TV channel will be on number 122 By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Super League matches and other high profile cup competitions will soon be broadcast live through a first of its kind dedicated pay TV channel on Kiliye Kiliye decoders serviced by…

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