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Somalia declares national emergencies after worst locust invasion

February 4, 2020

By allAfrica.com The Federal Republic of Somalia has declared its desert locust invasion a matter of national emergency and described it a severe threat to national food security. It was anticipated that the upsurge of the pest invasion could affect the new planting season in the country. “The Federal Government of Somalia is concerned about the risks desert locusts pose to the ‘cropping season which starts in April,” says the government in a statement. “It is vital to…

Botswana denies cases of confirmed Coronavirus

February 4, 2020

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By allAfrica.com Botswana Ministry of Health says it had noted with concern the misleading information circulating on social media, particularly Facebook and WhatsApp, about Coronavirus situation in the country. The Ministry says the country has not reported any confirmed cases of coronavirus but rather acknowledged of five suspected. The Ministry urges social media users to always check the source of their material to avoid circulating misleading and distressing information. The Ministry says it is continuing to monitor the…

Former Kenya President Daniel arap Moi dies aged 95

February 4, 2020

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By Al Jazeera Former Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi, the country’s longest serving leader, who was seen as a unifying figure when he took power in 1978 and led Kenya for 24 years before stepping down in 2002, has died aged 95. His death was announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta in a statement carried by the state broadcaster on Tuesday. “It is with profound sadness and sorrow that I announce the passing of a Great African Statesman, H.E….

Former Ghana President Jerry Rawlings admires Malawi Judiciary for standing for the truth

February 4, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Former President of Ghana Dr Jerry Rawlings says the Malawian Constitinal Court Judges have stood for the truth for not accepting any bribe in their execution of justice in the May 21, 2019 disputed Presidential election. This follows the Constitutional Court’s verdict that has nullified the presidential election that was delivered on Monday in Lilongwe. Online publication, The Zambian Observer quotes Rawlings as saying: “I have been following the elections case in Malawi. Once again,…

Deputy Minister Mchacha uses vulgar and offensive language to insult journalist over a story on government land scam

February 3, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Deputy Minister of Transport and Public Works, Charles Mchacha is at the centre of controversy on social media following his use of offensive and vulgar language to insult the Nation newspaper’s journalist, Bobby Kabango, who was investigating the sale of government land at Kanjedza Forest in Limbe. The social media is awash with the recorded conversation between him and Kabango, which has attracted condemnation from all quarters of the public over the vulgar and unpalatable…

Malawian Taekwondo athlete Guba wins at gold at Scotland Open Championships

February 3, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian Taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba, who is with the British military, has won his first Gold medal during the 2020 at the Scotland (Lanarkshire) Open Taekwondo Championships, held on Sunday, February 2 at the Wishaw Sports Centre. Sergeant Guba was representing the British Army Taekwondo team in the heavyweight category +87kgs. According to reports, Guba had great start of the year after winning all of his fights of the day and in the finals he…

Gaba takes league tally to 14 as Pirates beat Chippa to move second behind Chiefs

February 2, 2020

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By Sazi Hadebe, timeslive.co.za There’s no stopping Gabadinho Mhango’s remarkable debut season at Orlando Pirates as he takes his league tally to 14 goals when he helped Bucs beat Chippa United 2-1 in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. They jumped two places to second place and nine points behind Absa Premiership leaders and their big Soweto rivals, Kaizer Chiefs. Mhango is now four goals clear to those following him in the race to win Lesley Manyathela’s Golden Boot award…

African Union adds more voice for calm and peace as Malawians await Constitutional Court decision

February 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira African Union Commission’s chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat has urged all Malawian stakeholders including political parties and their supporters, to uphold the rule of law before, during and following the Constitutional Court’s verdict to be delivered on Monday February 3 at the High Court in Lilongwe. Mahamat, while congratulating the people of Malawi for largely peaceful conduct during the Constitutional Court proceedings, says AU Is closely following all developments in Malawi. In a press release issued…

Higher Institute of Health Specialties conducts blood donation drive in Muscat

February 2, 2020

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By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui Literally, it was a ‘bloody’ Sunday in Muscat, Oman! A large number of people donated blood at a donation drive supervised by Dr. Manal Abdul Majeed Al Zadjali, Dean, Higher Institute of Health Specialties (HIHS). The donors trooped in from early morning for the noble cause. The blood donors had to register themselves before being taken to a room where their blood samples were collected to check for haemoglobin levels. Their weight, blood…

More fond sentiments pour in for Zitto; ‘His compliment on your skills was the ultimate endorsement’

February 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Following Maravi Express’ publication of the profile honouring Malawi’s basketball extraordinaire, Zitto Phillips, more fond sentiments poured in for the legend on social media. Kayakangu Malange said Zitto was and still is an open person: “He would tell you the blunt and candid truth. If you didn’t cut it for him, he would tell you to improve or tell you to utilize your strength rather than waste time with on weak area. “If you made…