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Zomba judiciary, police complain of NGOs pressurizing them to prosecute unqualified cases

March 19, 2020

By Thandizo Chadzandiani, MANA Judiciary and Police in Zomba have expressed concern over pressure which Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are placing on them when dealing with cases involving children and women cases. Senior Resident Magistrate, Rhodrick Michongwe and Zomba Police Officer-In-Charge, Deputy Commissioner Happy Mkandawire expressed their concern during a meeting at Zomba Police College on Wednesday when the judiciary, the Police and Station Executive Committee of the community policing held a review meeting on status of crime in…

Mulanje formulates Coronavirus master plan

March 19, 2020

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By Blackson Mkupatira, MANA Mulanje District Health Office (DHO), with help from its stakeholders, has devised a K11 million Coronavirus (COVID- 19) response, preparedness master plan aimed at mitigating risk and containing the pandemic in the event of an outbreak. Speaking on Wednesday during an emergency District Executive Committee (DEC) meeting, Mulanje District Health Office Assistant Environmental Officer, Masilina Kausiwa said Mulanje being a bordering district with Mozambique, was at a higher risk because of its porous borders….

African Drone and Data Academy graduates first batch

March 19, 2020

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By Morton Sibale, MANA A total of 24 students from Malawi and other African countries on Wednesday became the first cohort to graduate from the African Drone and Data Academy (ADDA), whose inaugural graduation ceremony took place at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC). The academy, which was launched in January this year, is the first of its kind in Africa and was established with support from UNICEF-Malawi. It is run through the partnership between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and…

Lesotho postpones 2020 Zone 4.5 individual chess championship due to Coronavirus

March 18, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Chess Federation of Lesotho, in consultation with African Chess Confederation, has announced the postponement of the 2020 Zone 4.5 Individuals Chess Championships that were scheduled to be hosted in the mountain kingdom from March 27th to April 5th at Blue Mountain Inn Hotel. A statement from the confederation says this is due to the request made by the Lesotho Sports and Recreation Commission(LSRC) with regard to suspension of all travel trips into and from Lesotho by…

Of motivational speakers and the substance of reality

March 18, 2020

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By Farai Chigaru With unemployment rate still escalating almost in all countries, many people especially the youth, are diverting their interest to entrepreneurship. Mostly these young ones are motivated by those people who have succeeded in life, playing role models and even those who give motivational talks. Malawi is one of the countries that has successful people in businesses and also very influential motivational speakers. But not all people who are venturing into business are successful despite being influenced…

Ministry of Education provide guidelines for education institutions on Coronavirus preventive measures

March 18, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Even though Malawi has so far not registered any positive case of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology maintains that it is advisable to remain vigilant against infection of the disease. The Ministry has since provided guidelines to all education institutions in the country on how to manage the disease during school time as well as on holidays. A statement released on Tuesday by Secretary for Education, Science and Technology Justin Saidi urges all institutions to…

What Africa might teach the World: Covid-19 and Ebola compared

March 18, 2020

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Analysis by Paul Richards, African Arguments Covid-19 is a flu-like illness with symptoms that include fever, cough, and breathing problems, caused by a corona virus (SARS CoV-2). Like Ebola, the virus causing Covid-19 circulates within populations of bats and crossed over to humans via the bush meat trade. The first human cases were identified in China in December 2019, and the infection has now (March 2020) reached more than 100 countries. The disease is now recognised by the World…

South Africans to visit Malawi to try hijack football legend Kennedy Malunga’s worth creation initiative through CROWD1

March 18, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Two Durban-based South African nationals intend to travel to Malawi this week to market the online network business, CROWD1 Marketing, that was already been launched by this country’s football legend Kennedy Malunga last month. The two are Benjamin Maseko and Mama Sonia and they have already posted fliers of their impending trip on social media and the three contact numbers on the posters are all Malawian. According to our source, Maseko — the leader of the…

Vendors storm Zomba City Council over market space challenge

March 18, 2020

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By Synd Kalimbuka and Thandizo Chadzandiyani, MANA Vendors who operate outside of Mpondabwino Market in Zomba City on Wednesday protested against city authorities for victimizing them and damaging their properties. The issue started when vendors from inside the market accused those selling merchandise outside for contributing to the low turn up of customers inside the market. According to chairperson of the vendors who trade outside the market, Netsayi Bwanali, the city authorities have been forcing them to conduct their…

African Bible College suspends Christian Academy’s classes for two weeks due to Coronavirus

March 18, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira African Bible College (ABC) in Lilongwe has suspended in-person classes for its Christian Academy beginning Monday, March 23 to April 3 following the fears of the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) that has been rated as a global epidemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). A statement from ABC to parents and guardians says the decision is based on events in nearby countries the ABC Christian Academy administration team has made in which it feels “it is…