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There’s general downward trend of CoVID-19 pandemic in Malawi; 38.0% decrease in cases in past week

April 28, 2021

* The positivity rate for the past week was 2.1%, a decrease from 3.0% in the previous week * A total of 19,335 vaccine doses were administered in the past week * Bringing the total vaccines administered to 277,442 since the official launch on March 11 * Another consignment of vaccines is expected towards the end of May By Duncan Mlanjira During the last weekly reporting period, there was a 38.0% decrease in the number of new CoVID-19 cases…

Refugees get injunction against relocation to Dzaleka Camp

April 27, 2021

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By Duncan Mlanjira On the application of one Abdul Nahimana on his own behalf and that of refugees and asylum seekers, an injunction has been granted court injunction stopping the government from continuing relocating them back to Dzaleka Refugee Camp, whose deadline was April 28, 2021. A High Court of Malawi order made on Tuesday, April 27 says the injunction is granted pending the determination of the judicial review proceedings “or any further order of the court”. On April…

Justice Mwale recuses herself from murder case involving Mohammed Iqbar Juma over judge bribery allegations on herself

April 27, 2021

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Justice Fiona Mwale * A WhatsApp viral on social media alleges that the Khatrii community had organised between K20-K25 million to bribe the judge * The accused is alleged to have caused the death of his wife Zaheera Juma * He pleaded not guilty to the offencehas made several bail applications which have been denied By Duncan Mlanjira High Court of Malawi judge, Honorable Justice Fiona Mwale has recused herself from handling a murder case involving Mohammed Shanin Iqbar…

German contractor Strabag International doubts competence of Malawi’s road construction bidders

April 27, 2021

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The Mzuzu-Nkhata Bay Road that Strabag International constructed * Withdraws from tender of rehabilitation of Lilongwe-Blantyre M1 Road * Suggests that capabilities of contractors must include a sound level of technical and financial strength * To assure a good standard of delivery and durability * Most of these firms will submit a price much lower than ours * Possibly not even covering our costs By Duncan Mlanjira Following the furore that is sorrounding poor workmanship by contractors on Malawian…

Malawi Govt bans travel to and from CoVID-19 hard-hit countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Brazil

April 27, 2021

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* A new wave of the pandemic is currently spreading with severe morbidity and mortality impact in these countries * There is evidence of a COVID-19 positive case that arrived in the country from India in the past week * Only all essential arrivals and travel, such as diplomatic and medical travel shall be allowed in By Duncan Mlanjira Government has banned travel to and from CoVID-19 hard-hit countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh including Brazil following concerns of the…

Applicants for selection into public universities advised to familiarize themselves with new codes for courses following UNIMA delinking

April 27, 2021

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* The University of Malawi (UNIMA) * Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) * Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHES) By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Education says as the process for delinking the University of Malawi (UNIMA), selection of students into public universities will from this year include the new arrangement and thus advises applicants to check and familiarize themselves with the new codes for courses under the new universities. The Ministry of Education has gazetted…

Blantyre City Council updating its register of private properties

April 27, 2021

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* Asks residents to comply as according to the Law * Officers will be wearing the Council’s branded reflector jackets * And will have with them identity cards Maravi Express Blantyre City Council is notifying all property owners and residents of the city that it has engaged officers from the Malawi Polytechnic to update its register of private properties in the city. In a public statement, Blantyre City Council says the Malawi Polytechnic officers will be wearing the Council’s…

Reserve Bank of Malawi set to now regulate the emerging gold mining industry; announces gold buying initiative

April 27, 2021

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* Gold market is currently carried out on a black market * Leading to loss of revenue by government through smuggling and under-pricing on the poor miners * Benefits of this initiative are comprehensive prices, instant payment, secured market * And improved livelihoods for the Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners By Duncan Mlanjira The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has finally taken cognizance that gold is being mined on a large scale in the country and has now announced that…

New United Christian University founded to fill a niche in the market of tertiary education in Malawi

April 26, 2021

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* To offer Bachelors of Arts in education; special needs education; herbal medicine as well as faculties of social science * Set to be evaluated in May by National Council of Higher Education for accreditation process By Duncan Mlanjira A private Christian institution of higher learning, United Christian University (UCU), has been established by patriotic Malawians in response to a call for quality university education with a Christian perspective that is set to promote job creation and university industry linkages…

Minister Kaliati commissions ICT lab at Mpemba Reformatory Centre provided by Blantyre Round Table No. 20

April 26, 2021

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Kaliati and Blantyre Round Table chairperson Andrew Lulker commissioning the ICT lab * The donation will undoubtedly enrich the teaching and learning scope of the institution * You have provided these kids with a stimulating environment for reform that will assist them to reform better * The Tablers long-standing 49-year friendship with Mpemba centre that started in 1962 By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Gender and Community Services, Patricia Kaliati on Saturday commissioned the information and communication technology classroom that…