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Legendary talk show host Larry King dies aged 87

January 23, 2021

For 63 years, Larry King was across the platforms of radio, television and digital media By Tom Kludt & Brad Parks, CNN CNN Larry King, the longtime CNN host who became an icon through his interviews with countless newsmakers and his sartorial sensibilities, has died — aged 87 — his son, Chance, confirmed his death Saturday morning. King hosted ‘Larry King Live’ on CNN for over 25 years, interviewing presidential candidates, celebrities, athletes, movie stars and everyday people. He…

Malawi’s private citizens COVID-19 funding initiative attracts international media attention

January 23, 2021

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Kenani, the man behind the massive response By Duncan Mlanjira Within a week after President Lazarus Chakwera declared the State of Disaster in which he appealed for more assistance from wellwishers, there has been quite a swift response from the citizenry which has received some international attention. Chakwera had pleaded for support from the international community, relevant United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector for “uncommon contributions towards the resources needed to meet the present challenge of…

The COVID-19 gender gap: Why fewer women are dying

January 23, 2021

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By Dina Gerdeman, hbswk.hbs.edu According to a survey of citizens in eight countries, women are much more likely than men to view COVID-19 as a severe health problem. They are also more willing to wear face masks and follow other public health recommendations to prevent the spread of the virus countries. The research suggests that public health officials should target their pandemic messaging to men differently than to women, to encourage safer behaviors and reduce the spread of the…

Africa’s Covid-19 death rate moves above global level

January 23, 2021

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Head of Africa CDC, John Nkengasong Africabriefing.org Africa’s Coronavirus case fatality rate has risen alarmingly to 2.5%, higher than the global level of 2.2%, the head of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) John Nkengasong said on Thursday. Earlier in the pandemic, Africa’s rate had been below the global average, and Nkengasong said “The case fatality rate is beginning to be very worrying and concerning for all of us”, without giving a reason for the increase. The…

South Africa woman dumps boyfriend — and then he wins R60m PowerBall

January 23, 2021

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By Orrin Singh, TimesLive A South African financial professional in his early 30s, whose girlfriend had just broken up with him, doused himself in ice-cold water when he realised he had just won R60m. In a statement, PowerBall and Lotto operator Ithuba Holdings said the man had claimed his winnings on Tuesday after winning last Friday’s draw. “I still cannot believe that I have won this much! The most I’ve won from the lottery is R500,” he said. He…

Another milestone for Kwimbira, Malawi’s top female referee

January 23, 2021

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Kwimbira (right) with Adebele and Lyorhe * To officiate tonight’s CHAN match between Namibia and Tanzania Maravi Express Malawi’s elite FIFA referee Bernadettar Kwimbira will this evening make history when she joins the first-ever all women refereeing team to officiate a match at a CAF senior men’s tournament. Kwimbira — along side Nigeria’s Mimisen Lyorhe — will be assistants to experienced Ethiopian referee Ldya Tafesse Adebele as they take charge of a Group D match between Namibia and Tanzania…

CAF confirms Flames’ AFCON dates

January 22, 2021

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The Flames and their coach Meke Mwase * Face South Sudan away on Wednesday March 24 in Group B campaign * Before winding up at home against Uganda on Monday March 29 Maravi Express The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the dates for Flames’ last two 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against South Sudan and Uganda in March. The Flames will face South Sudan away on Wednesday March 24, 2021 before winding up their…

Dowa cracking the whip hard on people failing to comply with COVID-19 preventive measures

January 22, 2021

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*Two refugees fined K50,000 each; 15 others arrested for operating shops inside curfew hours Maravi Express Dowa First Grade Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday convicted and sentenced two refugee men to a fine of K50,000 each or in default serve two months imprisonment with hard labour (IHL) for operating a business (bottle store) outside permitted hours contrary to the Malawi Public Health (Corona Virus and COVID-19) regulations. A police report by Dowa Police public relations officer (PRO), Sub-Inspector Gladson M’bumpha…

Africa’s Covid-19 death rate moves above global level

January 22, 2021

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Africa’s situation report as of Thursday; Malawi at 25th Africabriefing.org Africa’s Coronavirus case fatality rate has risen alarmingly to 2.5%, higher than the global level of 2.2%, the head of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) John Nkengasong said on Thursday. Earlier in the pandemic, Africa’s rate had been below the global average, and Nkengasong said “The case fatality rate is beginning to be very worrying and concerning for all of us”, without giving a reason for…

2017 decision to delink UNIMA was done beyond University Council’s legal authority

January 21, 2021

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Chancellor College in Zomba * A Functional Review to be conducted to guide the way forward * The 2017 decisions contravened sections 10 and 19 of the Act (Cap 30:02) By Duncan Mlanjira The decision to link the constituent colleges of the University of Malawi (UNIMA) made in 2017 was done beyond University Council’s legal authority (ultra vires), declares the 117th extraordinary meeting held virtually on Tuesday, January 20, 2021. An internal memorandum from the University’s registrar to all…