Muslim Youth United mobilising funds to procure COVID-19 medical equipment for Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital

* COVID-19 situation is very critical at Queens * Of the 146 admitted in 18 hospitals, Queens have the highest at 60 By Duncan Mlanjira Muslim Youth United (MYU) is appealing for support from the general public to raise funds to procure medical equipment which is urgently needed at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, which is currently treating the majority of patients currently under admissions across the country. As of Friday evening, the country registered six new COVID-19 related deaths,…

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Health officials disinfect Chanco campus after 35 test COVID-19 positive

Chanco campus * Malawi Red Cross Society launches distribution of COVID-19 prevention and general disasters response materials * The pandemic is continuing to cause a lot of sorrow and anxiety—Minister of Health, Kandodo Chiponda By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Trouble Ziba, MANA After 35 people tested positive of COVID-19 following tests done after academic activities resumed at Chancellor College (Chanco) in Zomba, management engaged the District Health Office to disinfect the whole campus. A memorandum from the institution’s…

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Trump’s disastrous end to his shocking presidency

Analysis by Stephen Colliowon, CNN Donald Trump is leaving US presidency in a vortex of violence, sickness and death and more internally estranged than it has been for 150 years. The disorientating end to his shocking term has the nation reeling from a Washington insurrection. The FBI warned on Monday of armed protests by pro-Trump thugs in 50 states, which raise the awful prospect of a domestic insurgency. Lawmakers have been briefed about a plot to surround the US…

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“We will never forget the beautiful story of his life he wrote on the theatre stage”; tribute to late Frank Patani Mwase

Death has robbed Malawi of a theatre genius * His stage skills and language stuck into me till now * Today the chapter of the trio, Du, Frank and Gertrude Kamkwatira has closed. Sleep well, you geniuses * This marks the end of an era of stalwarts and entertainers of English drama performers in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi has been robbed through death of one of the country’s most celebrated theatre drama artist, Frank Patani Mwase — just…

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Presidential COVID-19 task force dispels rumours that the second wave is a fresh epidemic altogether

Dr. Phuka implores on Malawians from spreading fake news on COVID-19  * We are clearly in the second wave of the pandemic — we are dealing with same virus, SARS-CoV-2 * There is no new virus though there are reports of mutated COVID-19 virus affecting many countries * The mutated coronavirus is said to be spreading faster than the primary variant * In past 24 hours of Thursday, 10 new deaths recorded; 503 new cases registered * There are total 4,096 active…

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CAMA describes Chakwera’s State address as ‘uninspiring’

CAMA Executive Director John Kapito * It was used as a platform to mourn his fellow prominent political leaders that lost lives due to COVID-19 * Has Coronavirus become a pandemic or a killer now because prominent politicians have died? * The President should have come up with strong effective directives on how to contain COVID-19 spread *Reminds of some prominent political leaders who claimed there was no COVID-19 during fresh presidential election campaign By Duncan Mlanjira Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) has…

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‘Rest well legend, you have scored the final goal of life’; Tributes pour in for late Raphael Nasimba

Fare thee well, Raphael Nasimba * You have left an indelible mark in the history of Malawi football—Walter Nyamilandu * Nasimba was a ‘permanent fixture’ of football back then, he loved football to the core * He was a staunch Bullets fan, I was a Nomad but couldn’t ignore and love his charisma * John Green Malunga will shake his belly and uncle Ralph will do his usual march around the field By Duncan Mlanjira Very moving eulogies keep pouring…

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Civil Society Education Coalition against appeals for closure of schools

CSEC asks for decongestion of the schools * Calls for conscious and pragmatic decision for closure of schools * Should be based on evidence/data that gives full account of potential risk of maintaining schools * While the State has the duty to protect life, it still has duty to protect the right to education * This comes after President Chakwera has already declared National State of Disaster * Government should allow Form 4 students to sit for their examinations…

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Bwaila Rotary Club assists Bwaila Hospital with COVID-19 medical equipment

Lilongwe District Director of Health and Social Services, Dr. Alinafe Mbewe Tambala thanking Rotary Club of Bwaila * Bwaila Hospital continues to admit more COVID-19 patients * Equipment include oxygen concentrators, heavy duty aprons and steel tables By Moses Nyirenda, MANA Rotary Club of Bwaila has moved in swiftly to assist Bwaila Hospital that is in its jurisdiction by donating COVID-19 medical equipment in the wake of the hospital registering more patients in the COVID-19 admission wards. The equipment,…

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Tributes continue to pour in for late Mia and Belekanyama

Late Belekanyama and Mia * My deepest condolences to the Mia family and all Malawians—Patience Namadingo * 3 days of mourning in Malawi. The Dr. Will resume social media activities from Saturday * Mia made me discover the true meaning of purpose-driven life—Gerald Kazembe * We have lost a symbol of loyalty, dedication and discipline in Hon. Belekanyama—Eisenhower Mkaka * Belekanyama once said even MCP itati yatha I will support it’s symbols By Duncan Mlanjira As the country is…

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