News – Page 613 – Maravi Express – Your Kind of News. Clear and accurate.

Nyamilandu encourages football fraternity that three-week Super League games suspension should not dampen their spirits

January 21, 2021

FAM president Walter Nyamilandu *It should galvanise us to take extra care to protect our precious lives from the COVID-19 scourge * Wishes SULOM president, the football fraternity and everyone else affected a quick recovery By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Walter Nyamilandu says the country is presently faced with serious uncertain times that challenge everyone and urges the public to unreservedly support the public health COVID-19 preventive measures as prescribed by the Ministry of Health…

“After fulfilling his work on earth, Rev. Patrick Semphere rests”

January 21, 2021

| No Comments

| Health, National, News

Tributes pour in for MHRC chairperson who dies of COVID-19 related complications * This man used to write with utmost sobriety * You taught. You preached. You lived. Rest well * He went out of his way to be there for others By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) chairperson, Reverend Patrick Semphere has died of COVID-19 related complications and tributes continue to pour in for the man — and all convey the deepest respect the man of…

COVID-19 recoveries picking up despite continued rapid new cases and related deaths being registered

January 21, 2021

| No Comments

| Health, National, News

* 78 recoveries in past 24 hours on Wednesday * Total recoveries at 6,206 from total active cases of 8,082 * 992 are new cases, 17 new deaths * 985 of new cases locally transmitted infections * Total deaths at 353 with case fatality rate at 2.4% * Lilongwe has highest new cases at 212 from Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira New numbers of recovered cases of COVID-19 are on the positive increase despite the country still recording rapid new cases….

Zimbabwe foreign minister succumbs to COVID-19 day after testing positive

January 21, 2021

| No Comments

| Health, International, News

Sibusiso Moyo died on Wednesday * Third government minister to succumb to Covid-19 since March 2020 * Zimbabwe 14th from 55 African countries on COVID-19 high levels * Malawi 25th, up from 30th last week as cases continue to rise By Duncan Mlanjira ZIMBABWE’S foreign affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo died on Wednesday, a day after testing positive to COVID-19, acting chief secretary to the president and cabinet George Charamba said in a statement. He becomes the third government minister…

Blantyre continues registering high cases of new COVID-19 infections

January 19, 2021

| No Comments

| Health, National, News

* From 853 new cases, 244 are from Blantyre * Also has highest number of admissions at 71 from the total 195 * The country has recorded 15 new deaths; three from Blantyre * The total figure of active cases at 7,207 * As of Dec. 1, 2019 the active cases were just over 30 * There were 47 recoveries today, 44 on yesterday, 14 on Sunday By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre’s Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital continue being overwhelmed with…

National Planning Commission applauds President Chakwera’s leadership in support, motivation in formulation of Vision 2063

January 19, 2021

| No Comments

| National, News

Chakwera—time has come for us to create wealth in an inclusive manner and be self- reliant * Special recognition goes to the former Head of State, Peter Mutharika * For being a strong supporter of long-term development planning * And for launching the consultation and envisioning process in February, 2020 By Duncan Mlanjira National Planning Commission (NPC) says the Malawi Vision 2063 (MW2063) is a product of self-less contributions, dedication and commitment of patriotic Malawians across the country, in…

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

January 19, 2021

| No Comments

| National, News

* 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

| No Comments

| Health, National, News

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

| No Comments

| News, Sports

* 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

| No Comments

| Health, National, News

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…