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Malawi Association UK joins call for mobilization of resources towards victims of Cyclone Freddy

March 15, 2023

Sorry state of affairs in Blantyre * We are saddened by the loss of lives, damage to property and infrastructure caused by the devastating flooding * The Malawi High Commissioner’s office of Thomas Bisika has officially been informed about this suggestion and is in agreement By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Association UK (MAUK), the umbrella body of all associations of Malawians in the United Kingdom — in conjunction with all its affiliated Chapters, Malawian Associations, all Malawians in the UK…

Bangwe charity BAHASI calls out for assistance to curb cholera as many pit latrines are destroyed by Cyclone Freddy

March 14, 2023

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Cholera situation report * Situation may lead to an increase in cholera cases again * Since Bangwe is one of the locations that has been badly affected by the ongoing epidemic By Duncan Mlanjira While being fortunate that the devastating effects of Cyclone Freddy has not claimed deaths or major injuries as of yet in Bangwe, the terrible storm still has caused a lot of damage in the township as many victims have lost their homes — with so…

FDH Financial Holdings releases K100m relief towards Cyclone Freddy effects; Malawian-UK Nurses Association also mobilising funds

March 14, 2023

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Situation in Chilobwe as of yesterday afternoon * As well as Malawian Women Diaspora Network and Muslim Youth United * Our hearts pour out to the families that have lost their loved ones as well as their homes, especially in Chilobwe—FDH By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Financial Holdings has released a relief package of K100 million as assistance towards the efforts by government and other partners to mitigate the effects of Cyclone Freddy in Blantyre City and other affected districts….

Cyclone Freddy smashes records; Becomes Earth’s most energetic storm

March 13, 2023

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The effects in Malawi * The inexhaustible storm first developed on February 6 north of Western Australia * It has already traced an 8,850-kilometre path to south-eastern Africa * It struck Madagascar on February 19 and Mozambique for the first time on February 24 Maravi Express A report by international media house, Sunday Morning Herald, indicates that Cyclone Freddy – the storm that has lashed Mozambique for a second time whose effects have caused loss of lives and property…

President Chakwera declares state of disaster in Cyclone Freddy-hit districts of Malawi; As Police recover 63 dead bodies in Blantyre and surrounding areas

March 13, 2023

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The devastation in Blantyre City * Health Ministry recalls retired health workers to assist in the emergency on top of the support they are getting from partners * Malawi Land Rover Defender Club volunteers to deliver relief items to hard-to-reach areas, calls for assistance * Affected ESCOM sets up response teams to receive and attend to emergencies only By Duncan Mlanjira Following the devastation caused by the effects of Cyclone Freddy, that has claimed 63 lives as of Monday…

Chilima takes a swipe at religions that discourage congregants from assessing medical care amidst cholera outbreak

March 12, 2023

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* Don’t listen those misguided characters who preach that drugs or medicines are satanic * The last I checked, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and researchers in the medical profession were all created in the image of God * And I haven’t heard any declaration to the contrary By Duncan Mlanjira Vice-President Saulos Chilima, while appealing to the faith community traditional leaders to help government in convincing their subordinates to access cholera treatment, takes a swipe at religions that discourage congregants…

Torrential rainfall being experienced in Southern Region to persist into tomorrow and Tuesday; Ministry of Education suspends classes till Wednesday

March 12, 2023

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Satellite image shows cloud band of cyclone Freddy as of 10am Sunday * The torrential rains are accompanied by damaging winds with high likelihood of flooding * Chididi station in Nsanje recorded 100.6mm; Chichiri in Blantyre recorded 74.9mm * Makhanga Agriculture station in Nsanje 55.0mm and Mimosa in Mulanje recorded 45.8mm among other stations By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services says that the torrential rainfall being experienced in Southern Region due to effects of…

Over 127,168 cholera cases reported in 12 southern African countries as of March 2023 resulting into close to 3,000 deaths

March 12, 2023

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Vice-President Saulos Chilima addressing the high profile delegates * It is widely said that ‘diseases and public health emergencies know no borders’ * Our convergence attests to the realization that we can only triumph if we work together as partners beyond our borders By Duncan Mlanjira The cholera pandemic has not hit Malawi alone but it is a regional crisis as over 127,168 cholera cases have been reported in 12 southern African countries as of March 2023 that has…

Senegal U-20 complete the Lions of Teranga’s fairytale run in CAF competitions in a year

March 12, 2023

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Flying high, the Young Lions of Teranga * First were the senior Lions of Teranga when they lifted their first-ever AFCON title in Cameroun * In which they won all matches except against Malawi in the group stages that ended 0-0 * Senegal also won the African National Championship (CHAN) which is for domestic league players * And also added more glory by winning the AFCON U-17 in Algeria as well as being AFCON Beach Soccer champions By Duncan…

Malawi Relief Fund UK and Issa Foundation construct 200 climate change-resilient houses for vulnerable elderly women in Salima

March 12, 2023

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The houses are complemented with boreholes that were sunk around the communities where they are built * In partnership with Issa Foundation (UK) we have built and handed over 1,957 limate change-resilient houses * So far we have provided over 3,800 low cos houses in different areas of the country By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Relief Fund UK (MRF-UK, in partnership with Issa Foundation (UK), have officially handed over 200 climate change-resilient houses which were constructed for the benefit of…