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Co-creator of cartoon series Asterix dies, aged 92

March 26, 2020

By Aurelien Breeden, The New York Times Albert Uderzo, a co-creator of Asterix, one of France’s most revered and longest-running comic book series, died on Tuesday at his home in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a suburb of Paris. He was 92. His death was confirmed by Dargaud, the former publisher of the Asterix comic books. Bernard de Choisy, Uderzo’s son-in-law, told the Agence France-Press that the cause was a heart attack. Uderzo and the writer René Goscinny created Asterix in 1959,…

Prince Charles in good health after testing positive of Coronavirus

March 26, 2020

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The BBC Prince Charles, 71, is displaying mild symptoms “but otherwise remains in good health” after testing positive for Coronavirus, Clarence House spokesman has announced. The spokesman adding the Duchess of Cornwall, 72 — the Prince of Wales’ wife has been tested as well but does not have the virus. Charles and Camilla are now self-isolating at Balmoral. Buckingham Palace said the Queen last saw her son, the heir to the throne, on March 12, but was “in…

Study shows Coronavirus can survive in air — WHO

March 26, 2020

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By CNBC.com The World Health Organization (WHO) is considering “airborne precautions” for medical staff after a new study showed the Coronavirus can survive in the air in some settings. The virus is transmitted through droplets, or little bits of liquid, mostly through sneezing or coughing, Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, head of WHO’s emerging diseases and zoonosis unit, told reporters during a virtual news conference. “When you do an aerosol-generating procedure like in a medical care facility, you have the possibility to…

APAM calls for protection of persons with albinism ahead of fresh election

March 25, 2020

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By Ireen Kayira, MANA Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) has said attacks on persons with albinism are rampant when the country is heading towards elections as evidenced by last year’s polls and as such there was need to strengthen their protection and security APAM President, Ian Simbota said this in Mzimba on Sunday when the association conducted awareness campaign at Jenda Trading Centre in the district to the business community and churches. The association also paid…

100km water pipeline Khato Civils is building for Gaborone excites Tswanas

March 25, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The 100km water pipeline, which is being built by South Africa-based Khato Civils (Pty) Limited — owned by Malawian Simbi Phiri, has been described as key to unlocking the much needed water flow not only to Botswana’s Capital City Gaborone but to all villages and towns in the five constituencies that it will cut through. This was supposed to be the same for the aborted Salima/Lilongwe Lake Malawi Water Supply Project pipeline that Khato Civils was…

Nomads adhering to COVID-19 preventive measures

March 25, 2020

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By Arkangel Tembo, MANA Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and the Super League of Malawi (Sulom) on Tuesday set strict conditions for clubs that have resolved to continue training in the wake of suspension of local sporting activities due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. FAM president Walter Nyamilandu emphasized the need for the clubs to train under close supervision and strict health guidelines where hygiene is not compromised. Such measures include but not limited to hand wash before and…

Competition and Fair Trading Commission urges consumers to buy certified products

March 25, 2020

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By Memory Chatonda, MANA Executive director for Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC), James Kaphale has advised consumers in the country to desist from buying substandard goods on the market to protect their lives. Kaphale said on Tuesday during the commemoration of World Consumer Rights Day in Blantyre which was held under the theme: ‘Protecting consumers from substandard goods’. He said it was disheartening that consumers in the country continue to be duped with substandard goods despite the commission’s…

Youth to venture into fisheries and aquaculture development

March 25, 2020

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By John Chihana, MANA Fisheries and Aquaculture development has the potential to boost the country’s economy especially if the youth are involved in such activities. The remarks were made Tuesday in Chitipa by Senior Deputy Director in the Department of Fisheries, Maurice Makuwira when he was presenting Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (SFAD) Project to members of District Executive Committee (DEC). He said the project would aim at boosting the current Tilapia (Chambo) fish production from 3,600 to 10,000…

Salima District Council launches mass cleaning campaign

March 25, 2020

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By Peter Chilongo, MANA Scores of people in Salima, including Salima Centre MP Gerald Kapiseni and traditional leaders joined the mass cleaning campaign which District Council launched on Wednesday. The exercise included sweeping and removing all garbage deposited along the streets of Kamuzu Road and market places around the area. Public relations officer for Salima District Council, Grace Kapatuka said the exercise was meant to demonstrate to people plying their trade and living around the area on the importance…

Street sale of puppies condemned

March 25, 2020

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By Alice Chunga, MANA An organisation concerned with the protection of animals — ALLCREATURES Animal Welfare has criticised the selling and buying of puppies and other pets on roadsides and streets, saying the malpractice infringes on animal rights. The organisation’s communications and programs officer, Chippo Chiwala said those in the habit do not follow right procedures for animal welfare. “Selling animals on the roadside is not right because they do not follow right actions to promote and improve the…