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We have a beautiful Malawi 2063 Vision with ambitious but pragmatic aspirations—VP Chilima

January 19, 2021

* Leader of Opposition Nankhumwa fully supports the aspirations of Malawians as captured in the Vision * Speaker and legislators to pass necessary laws and holding the Executive and non-state actors accountable * Judiciary to uphold the rule of law and dispensing justice independently, quickly, equitably and fairly By Duncan Mlanjira Malawians have spoken with a very loud and clear voice as they desire a new Malawi where all live a good quality life, prosper together and become self-reliant…

Serious alert sounded by concerned public on fake ginger that is on the market

January 19, 2021

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These are the tubers bought by Chatinkha Chidzanja Nkhoma * They are high on demand as home-based remedies to ward off COVID-19 infection * These home-based remedies are traditional methods of treating nasal blockages * But not scientifically proved to heal COVID-19 * Best way is to strictly adhere to the COVID-19 preventive measures By Duncan Mlanjira A lot of Malawian vendors are lining up the streets in the cities selling ginger, garlic, lemon, honey, paw paw and blue…

Impressive Ekwendeni Hammers jump from 6th place to second on TNM Super League table

January 19, 2021

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* Tying on 19 points with leaders Silver and third-placed Red Lions * The TNM Super League debutantes record two emphatic away wins * Beat Chitipa United and Karonga United both at 3-1 * Silver dislodge Red Lions from the top through goal difference By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Super League debutantes, Ekwendeni Hammers travelled to Karonga and came back with full six points having beaten Chitipa United and Karonga United — both at 3-1 goal margins — to torpedo…

Onjezani Kenani appeals to Minister of Finance for MRA tax waiver on COVID-19 items to be bought by donations from public

January 18, 2021

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Onjezani Kenani, hailed as a true patriot * By Monday, January 18, the third day of the campaign, the fundraising initiative is approaching K22 million raised * We have noted that there is tax on some of the items to be brought for the cause * I hereby write to you to seek a waiver of the tax so that we maximize the number of items we can buy to save lives * “When inspired by Onjezani,,the best way…

Malawi has registered 7 new COVID-19 related deaths in past 24hrs; 557 new cases, 44 new recoveries

January 18, 2021

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* All new cases are local transmitted infections, Blantyre highest at 231 * This brings the total number of active cases to 6,416. * Of the active cases 162 are currently admitted in 18 hospitals * Queen Elizabeth Central in Blantyre having the highest at 63 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi has registered a total of seven COVID-19 related new deaths; 557 new cases and 44 new recoveries in the past 24 hours of Monday, January 18. A situation report…

Public health (Coronavirus and COVID-19) (Prevention, Containment and Management) Rules, 2020

January 18, 2021

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SUMMARY 1. Introduction (1) The Rules are subsidiary legislation made under the Public Health Act, and are aimed at preserving public health in the country through preventing and containing the spread of the Corona virus and regulating management of COVID-19 patients. (2) The Rules are informed by global public health knowledge on the pandemic. (3) The Rules are temporary and will be reviewed periodically to ensure they remain an effective tool for containment and management of Corona virus/COVID-19. So…

Malawian UK Nurses Association to hold webinar to demystify wrong apprehensions of COVID-19 vaccine

January 18, 2021

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* There is general hesitancy on COVID-19 vaccine * The reluctance or refusal of vaccine is one of the threats to global health. * Webinar speakers are both specialists in immunology and infectious diseases * When individuals are well informed they make informed decisions * They get equipped to educate others By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian UK Nurses Association, an embodiment of like-minded Malawian nurses based in the UK, is set to hold an online conference (webinar) on Friday, January…

Sunseed Oil, Optichem Fertilizers to fly out Malawi’s top golf pros for Kenya Safari Tours

January 18, 2021

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* Players still require assistance for upkeep allowances for four weeks in Kenya * The two expected to fly out on January 26 and return February 25 By Duncan Mlanjira Sunseed Oil and Optichem Fertilizers have provided air tickets for two of Malawi’s top professional golfers, Paul Chidale and Victor Kachepatsonga to fly out to Kenya on January 25 for Safari Tours. A statement from Malawi Professional Golfers Association (PGAMW) says the two have already missed the first Tour…

Catholic Church’s Rev. Father Kazingatchire dies of COVID-19 related complications

January 18, 2021

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Rev. Father Dr. Dominic Kazingatchire * As Prophet David Mbewe writes letter of protest over the enforcement of COVID-19 containment measures By Duncan Mlanjira The Catholic Church has lost Rev. Father Dr. Dominic Kazingatchire of the Diocese of Dedza on Tuesday from COVID-19 related complications. A statement from the Catholic Secretariat of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi says Rev. Father Kazingatchire died at Seventh Day Adventist Hospital in Blantyre. It further said Kazingatchire took a COVID-19 test on January…

MACOHA strengthens COVID-19 preventive measures awareness amongst children with disabilities in Chiradzulu, Mangochi, Phalombe

January 18, 2021

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Mpunga (right) distributing materials for COVID-19 preventive measures * At it assesses impact made on its early childhood education development for children with disabilities By Duncan Mlanjira During its assessment tour on the impact made on its early childhood education development for children with disabilities in Chiradzulu, Mangochi and Phalombe, Malawi Council for the Handicapped (MACOHA) took the opportunity to spread awareness of COVID-19 as well as its preventive measures. Project coordinator, Mercy Mpunga — who is MACOHA’s women…