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President Chakwera appalled by thieving and corruption of highest order

July 26, 2020

Maravi Express In his address to the nation on Saturday night, President Lazarus Chakwera said the thieving and corruption that is coming to light is far too devastating and widespread as trillions of kwachas were plundered without mercy and second thoughts. The President said the looters and plunderers should expect no mercy once discovered the law will take its course and deal with all corrupt elements decisively. The president added that his administration will scrutinize current laws on corruption…

New Medical Association of Malawi president calls on the public to strictly adhere to COVID-19 preventive measures

July 26, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira New-elected Medical Association of Malawi (MAM) president, Dr. Grace Chiudzu has added voice by urging the public to strictly adhere to COVID-19 preventative measures as the country continues to register new cases and deaths. A situation report presented by co-chairperson of Presidential Taskforce Force on COVID-19, Dr. John Phuka says as of Saturday, July 25, the country registered seven new deaths after recording eight the previous day. All the seven deaths were recorded in Blantyre. The…

Hard work pays for Malawian taekwondo medal winner as he wins athlete scholarship

July 26, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian Taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba — who is with the British military — has won a scholarship from Britain’s Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) to train full time in his specialty sport discipline Taekwondo in the next 12 months. He is set to be receiving sporting support through recognised sporting institutions across the UK such as the Army Sport Performance Centres and Elite Athletes Performance Centres. Guba explained that TASS is an initiative that receives…

Power of investment book ‘Khobidi Malawi’ attracting great demand

July 26, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The financial investment book, Khobidi Malawi — which Blantyre-based journalist, Alick Sichali of Ufulu FM authored — has attracted great demand prompting the author to distribute it countrywide. Sichali said more than 100 copies were sold in a month after its release last month and is being sold through books-shops and other outlets such as Claim Mabuku, Central BookShop, Nkhungudzu BookShop, Bookland international, Bookmate publishers, Mzuzu Book Centre, Poly Total Filling Station, Kwaharaba, Triphant BookShop, Bookworm,…

Suspected deadly fish disease outbreak hits Mchinji

July 26, 2020

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Maravi Express The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that there is a suspected outbreak of disease called Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (EUS) that is attacking fish. The outbreak has been identified to have hit Dambo Village in Mchinji’s Mlonyeni Extension Planning Area (EPA). In a statement, Ministry of Agriculture’s Secretary, Gray Nyandule Phiri said the disease has so far spread to other water bodies within Mchinji and that there is no direct public health risk for consuming fish suffering from EUS….

Five new twists to Big Brother Naija Season 5: The Lockdown Season

July 24, 2020

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Maravi Express The fifth season of Big Brother (BBNaija) comes with a difference by being dubbed as ‘Lockdown Season’ which brings with it a difference in a lot of ways from the former seasons. BB Naija season 5 is being aired 24/7 from last Sunday, July 19 on DStv channel 198/197 and GOtv Max and Jolli on channel 29 and has 20 housemates who will be vying for the 85 million naira grand prize. The highlights of the Lockdown…

DStv announces new way of keeping viewers informed

July 24, 2020

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Maravi Express In its endeavour to continually strive to create innovative ways to offer customers the best services, DStv is set to launch an Enhanced Decoder Notification (EDN) functionality which aims to address communication issues for subscribers. This functionality will take the admin out of viewing, so consumers can get back to being entertained, says a statement from DStv. And it will provide viewers with streamlined access to important subscription information, including rewards notifications, payable subscription amounts, methods to…

Three new deaths registered as of Thursday

July 24, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Three people are reported to have succumbed to COVID-19 as the rapid surge of cases in Malawi continues as of Thursday, July 23, 84 cases were registered — up from 53 new cases on Monday on which two were deaths. A situation report presented by co-chairperson of Presidential Taskforce Force on COVID-19, Dr. John Phuka says the three deaths occurred in Nkhata Bay, Karonga and Nsanje. Also as of Thursday, there were 46 new recoveries…

Former Tanzania President Mkapa dies aged 81

July 24, 2020

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Aljazeera.com Tanzania’s former President Benjamin Mkapa, who served from 1995 to 2005, died in the early hours of Friday, July 24 aged 81, President John Magufuli said in a statement. Mkapa, the East African nation’s third president who led several regional peace mediation efforts in office and afterwards, died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, Magufuli said without giving more details. “I will remember him for his great love for the nation, his piety, had…

Airtel responds to Minister Kazako’s appeal for mobile service provider to reduce data charges

July 23, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira After newly-appointed Minister of Information, Gospel Kazako’s plea to Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to ask mobile service providers to reduce data charges, Airtel Malawi has issued a statement that it is taking an engagement approach on the matter. A press statement addressed to its customers on its official digital platforms from Managing Director, Charles Kamoto says they have engaged an approach with relevant authorities so that the debate and consequent decisions around data pricing should…