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Prophet Bushiri to reach out to rural poor with COVID-19 intervention response

April 8, 2020

Maravi Express South Africa-based Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, through his humanitarian arm Shepherd Bushiri Foundation (SBF), announced on Wednesday a COVID-19 intervention response worth K50 million in Malawi that targets distributing several preventive amenities among disadvantaged communities where essential public health services are not provided. A statement from the Foundation says this intervention for Malawi, his homeland, is just a continuation of what SBF is doing in other countries such as South Africa, USA and India in responding to COVID-19….

Lilongwe City Council extends social gathering bans on bottle stores, pubs, sports and night clubs

April 8, 2020

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Maravi Express With effective from Wednesday, April 8, Lilongwe City Council has extended social gathering measures by issuing a temporary ban on bottle stores pubs, night clubs and sports clubs including their services of gyms in observance of the Coronavirus (COVID-9) pandemic. The other suspensions include street processions, wedding receptions, bridal showers and send offs, birthday parties and any other social gatherings or public events. “The Council is making a strong appeal to all owners and operators of such…

Judge Ntaba admonish Chancellor College law students for attempting to compromise COVID-19 preventive measures

April 8, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira In denying Chancellor College law students’ application for judicial review asking for the reopening of the institution that was closed on orders from the State President Peter Mutharika, Zomba High Court Judge, Justice Zione Ntaba has admonished the applicants that what they were asking may have compromised immune systems of those who can easily catch the COVID-19 virus. The four law students — Steven Mponda, Young Soko, Lonjezo Noel Banda and Precious Kalulu — were…

Judge Ntaba concurs with Judge Nyirenda on need to review the law on state of disaster

April 8, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Zomba High Court Judge, Justice Zione Ntaba, has denied Chancellor College law students’ application for judicial review that they were demanding for an order to quash State President Peter Mutharika’s directives issued on March 20, 2020 that led to the decision to close down Chancellor College. The leave for judicial review from the four students, among others issues, cited out that Section 32 of the Disaster Preparedness and Relief Act (‘DPRA’), Cap. 33:05 of the…

UN Malawi warns of dangerous myths and misinformation fueling vigilante attacks

April 8, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The United Nations (UN) Malawi says dangerous myths and misinformation are fueling the alarming number of mob justice attacks against persons accused of being so-called “blood suckers” that are taking place across the country. A statement issued by UN Malawi Resident Coordinator, Maria Jose Torres quotes the media as reporting five deaths in the past three weeks — two persons murdered in Mzimba around March 23; two burnt to death in Chitipa around March 25 and…

COVID-19: Sunbird Hotels deploys special medical personnel to screen staff, guests

April 8, 2020

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Maravi Express In realizing the risk that tourism and hospitality industry faces but has to continue to operate despite the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Malawi’s Sunbird Hotels and Resorts pledges to be of service under very strict preventive measures service player by deploying special medical personnel. These special medical personnel will be screening all staff members and their guests by first checking their body temperatures and their behaviours before entry and if an individual shall exceed the prescribed normal body…

MultiChoice, Mindset Network launch new primary school pop up channel

April 7, 2020

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Maravi Express MultiChoice, in conjunction with the Mindset Network that was initiated by former South Africa President, late Nelson Mandela in 2003, have launched a Mindset Pop — a dedicated channel for primary school learners effective on April 1, 2020. This is a response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown that has forced government to close school and the Mindset Pop DStv channel 317 aims to be prepare them until when schools re-open. The channel will feature educational programming…

Olympic qualification period suspended until December 1, 2020

April 7, 2020

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Worldathletics.org World Athletics announced on Tuesday the suspension of qualification period for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games effective from April 6, 2020 until November 30, 2020 following consultation with its Athletes’ Commission, Area Presidents and Council. During this period, results achieved at any competition will not be considered for Tokyo 2020 entry standards or world rankings, the publication of which will also be suspended. Results will continue to be recorded for statistical purposes, including for world records, subject to…

African Union predicts continental recession due to COVID-19

April 7, 2020

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Voice of America With the African Union now predicting the continent’s economy will contract by 0.8 percent this year, African finance ministers are scheduled to meet via video conference on Thursday to discuss ways countries can mitigate a looming economic disaster. Researchers at the AU now believe the continent will slip into a recession this year due to the impact the coronavirus is currently having on trade, remittances, tourism and a huge fall in global oil prices. An AU…

Total COVID-19 infections in SA now at 1,749; one more dead

April 7, 2020

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Maravi Express South Africa’s Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announcer on Tuesday that the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa stood at 1,749, an increase of 63 and has just recorded another death, bringing the total to 13. The latest victim, according to citizen.co.za, is a male, who had stage 4 prostate cancer at Parklands Hospital. “We are concerned about developments at St Augustine’s Hospital in Kwazulu Natal where 66 tested positive over the past few days,”…