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Husband in Dowa kills man he caught having sex with his wife

January 3, 2021

Maravi Express A husband in Dowa is in police custody after he allegedly murdered 24-year-old Yakonia Weston James, whom he allegedly caught red-handed having sexual intercourse with his wife. A report from Dowa Police public relations officer (PRO) Sub-Inspector Gladson M’bumpha, identifies the husband as Andrew Makanjira (45) from Mbalame 1 Village in Traditional Authority Mkukula in the district. Sub-Inspector M’bumpha’s report says the husband confessed to have killed James, alleging that he found him having sex with his…

Ministry of Education announces 2021 academic calendar from Monday, Jan. 4; Fresh MSCE exams start Tuesday

January 3, 2021

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* All laid down COVID-19 preventive guidelines shall be followed * Ministry to closely monitor all institutions and advise of any changes * Investigations results of the the leaked MSCE exams still not out By Duncan Mlanjira The 2021 academic calendar begins on Monday, January 4 and ends on October 8, 2021 while the Malawi Schools Certificate of Education (MSCE) exams, that were called off in the midst of the exams after discovery of its leakage, will roll off…

Central Region reigns supreme in CHESSAM National championship

January 3, 2021

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Priyasha (left) and Chinthere with CHESSAM president Namangale * CM Alfred Chimthere clinches title in men’s section * Under-14 starlet Priyasha Shriyan triumphs in ladies’ * CM George Mwale takes third place in men’s * CM Chiletso Chipanga saves SRCL by coming third * CHESSAM Championship richly highlighted in Kenya By Duncan Mlanjira Candidate Master (CM) Alfred Chinthere clinched the 2020 Chess Association of Malawi (CHESSAM) National Championship title and was joined by fellow Central Region League representative, CM…

Tropical Cyclone Chalane no longer a threat to Malawi

January 2, 2021

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The anticipated Cyclone Chalane * It has since transformed into an ordinary low pressure system in Zimbabwe * However, its continues to strengthen Inter Tropical Convergence Zone and Congo air mass over southern Africa. * Thereby enhancing rainfall that can eventually cause flooding in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services says the Tropical Cyclone Chalane, that was developing in the Indian Ocean, is no longer a threat to Malawi as it died down…

When the world unites to end violence against women, Africa needs to join the fight

January 2, 2021

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By Joy Yesufu, Leadership (Abuja) Violence against women and girls is a global human rights challenge which must be fought to a standstill. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, emerging data and reports from those on the frontlines showed that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, have escalated. The trend is described as shadow pandemic growing amidst the COVID-19 crisis, which calls for global collective efforts to eradicate it. As COVID-19 cases continue to strain…

One new COVID-19 related death and 28 new cases as of today, Saturday Jan. 2

January 2, 2021

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* Total number of active cases at 626 from 604 on Friday * Of the active cases, 26 cases are currently admitted in hospitals * School managers encouraged to give frequent health education sessions to learners on prevention By Duncan Mlanjira As of the past 24 hours of today, Saturday January 2, the country has registered 28 new COVID-19 cases of which one is a death and two are new recoveries. This brings the total of active cases at…

‘COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective just as other vaccines in protection of serious preventable diseases’

January 2, 2021

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Maravi Express The world is being assured that the newly-developed COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective just as other vaccines to protect individuals from serious preventable diseases. According to a Vaccine Awareness Guide developed by Dubai Health Authority released in December 2020 — outlining pre-vaccination information — a vaccine stimulates the body to build resistance to a particular infection and strengthens the immune system by training it to form antibodies. It says the vaccines stimulate the immune system without…

Lawyer Wadi suggests COVID-19 vaccine should first be registered in Pharmacy Medicines and Poisons Act

January 2, 2021

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* Holds the view that the COVID-19 vaccines are being administered as part of a clinical trial * “Consent of a participant in writing is an indispensable requirement in the conduct of clinical trial” * Ministry of Health contends that vaccine shall not be compulsory on Malawi health care workers By Duncan Mlanjira Former Director of Public Prosecution, Ismael Wadi believes that if the COVID-19 vaccines would be made mandatory for the pandemic’s frontline health care workers just as…

Two new COVID-19 related deaths recorded on New Year’s Day

January 1, 2021

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* Total deaths now at 191 since April * 101 new cases have been reported * Total COVID-19 active cases now at 604 * Up from 38 as from December 1, 2020 By Duncan Mlanjira The fears of a second wave of the COVID-19 are now real as on New Year’s Day two new related deaths have been recorded while 101 new cases have been registered in the past 24 hours of New Year’s Day. A situation report from…

Gospel songbird Shekinah treats street kids and orphans to festive season luncheon

December 31, 2020

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Happy faces of the kids * “Christmas is a time to give to the less privileged” * She also performed some of her songs to spice up the event * Working on her second album to be released soon * Since her first album she has released 3 singles By Duncan Mlanjira Gospel songbird Shekinah took time off on Christmas Day to celebrate it with street kids and orphans with a luncheon at Old Naperi Private School hall in…