Category: National

Dr. Phuka implores on Malawians from spreading fake news on COVID-19  * We are clearly in the second wave of the pandemic — we are dealing with same virus, SARS-CoV-2 * There is no new virus though there are reports of mutated COVID-19 virus affecting many countries * The mutated coronavirus is said to be spreading faster than the primary variant * In past 24 hours of Thursday, 10 new deaths recorded; 503 new cases registered * There are total 4,096 active…

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Lilongwe District Director of Health and Social Services, Dr. Alinafe Mbewe Tambala thanking Rotary Club of Bwaila * Bwaila Hospital continues to admit more COVID-19 patients * Equipment include oxygen concentrators, heavy duty aprons and steel tables By Moses Nyirenda, MANA Rotary Club of Bwaila has moved in swiftly to assist Bwaila Hospital that is in its jurisdiction by donating COVID-19 medical equipment in the wake of the hospital registering more patients in the COVID-19 admission wards. The equipment,…

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Late Belekanyama and Mia * My deepest condolences to the Mia family and all Malawians—Patience Namadingo * 3 days of mourning in Malawi. The Dr. Will resume social media activities from Saturday * Mia made me discover the true meaning of purpose-driven life—Gerald Kazembe * We have lost a symbol of loyalty, dedication and discipline in Hon. Belekanyama—Eisenhower Mkaka * Belekanyama once said even MCP itati yatha I will support it’s symbols By Duncan Mlanjira As the country is…

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* Only 14 new recoveries in past 24 hours * 371 of the new cases are locally transmitted infections * Of the active cases 117 are admitted in 15 hospitals * Queen Elizabeth has highest number of admissions at 52 * Total number of active cases at 3,084 By Duncan Mlanjira In just 11 days into the New Year, the country has now registered a total of 62 COVID-19 related deaths following 19 deaths that have been recorded in…

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Fellow Malawians, We presently find ourselves in one of the darkest hours in our nation’s history. Since the start of this new year 11 days ago, the number of people confirmed to be newly infected has exceeded 2,500, pushing the total number of confirmed cases past 9,000, of which more than 7,000 have been local transmissions. While we thank the mercy of God and the efforts of our health workers for the recovery of close to 6000 people so…

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All National Flags to fly at half mast * Three-day period of national mourning * Former President Peter Mutharika, Leader of Opposition Nankhumwa send condolences By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera has exercised his powers as vested in him under the Constitution to declare a State of Disaster following the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic that has claimed close to 50 lives including that of two Cabinet Ministers. The President has also declared a three-day period of mourning and…

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Maravi Express Malawi Congress Party (MCP) vice-president Sidik Mia has died, reports ZBSNews. Mia, who is minister of Transport on Facebook four days ago that tested positive for COVID-19. He had said: “I have self-isolated at home. I have mild symptoms and my condition is very stable. I advise anyone who has been in close contact with me these past days to please get tested. “I urge you all dear friends to PLEASE adhere to the COVID-19 safety guidelines….

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Belekanyama joins Information Ministry PS Kantchentche By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Local Government, Lingson Belekanyama has died on Tuesday and reports indicate that he has succumbed to COVID-19 related complications, becoming a second high profile citizen to die of the deadly disease in just 24 hours. On Monday, death was announced of Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Ernest Kantchentche in which Minister of Information, Gospel Kazako confirmed it was through COVID-19 he was diagnosed some two weeks…

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