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Malawi’s preventive health services acting deputy director elected into African public health risk communication committee

February 22, 2021

Thomas, this is an honour for me as well as for the country By Duncan Mlanjira Mavuto Thomas, acting deputy director of Preventive Health Services for Health Education Services in the Ministry of Health, has been elected as a representative for southern African countries in a steering committee on Public Health Risk Communication and Community Engagement Community of Practice for Africa (PH-RCCE-CoPA). The committee was formed in May, 2020 by Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health…

NICO Group joins corporate response in fight against second wave of COVID-19 with K100m donation

February 22, 2021

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NICO’s response during the first wave done for Kameza isolation centre in Blantyre * The donation is within its values of being a responsible and responsive corporate citizen * All sectors of the economy have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic * In understanding the gravity of the situation NICO feels it is its duty to assist in the fight * Applauded all health workers for selflessly providing their services to save lives By Duncan Mlanjira NICO Group…

COVID-19 positivity keeps fluctuating as new cases keep rising ahead of nine by-elections

February 22, 2021

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is set to hold seven by-elections in seven constituencies and two wards that fell vacant with an emphasis to strictly enforce and observe strict COVID-19 preventive measures to protect the electorate and poll workers from contracting or spreading the virus. The by-elections have to be held in line with the law and while sis of the vacancies were through the deaths — of four Members of Parliament (Ntchisi North, Lilongwe Nsinja South,…

A Look At DPP’s Presidential Candidates

February 22, 2021

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The then Israeli Foreign Minister, Abban Eban, once referred to Israel’s neighbors as people who “never missed an opportunity to miss an opportunity”. There are times in the world when all proverbial stars line up for a certain outcome, but the opportunity still gets missed because of carelessness and lack of foresight. By all accounts, the Tonse Alliance is at its lowest point today. Divisions are growing; the president is grappling with unprecedented pandemic and in the process failing…

DPP asks for rescheduling of by-elections amidst COVID-19

February 20, 2021

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Large political rallies * Large crowds at campaign rallies potential to be mega spreaders of the virus * To hold its convention in 2023 in line with the party’s constitution By Duncan Mlanjira The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is asking the government and the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to consider rescheduling the March 30 by-elections in seven constituencies and two wards, arguing that the large crowds that would be attracted for campaign rallies are potential to be mega spreaders of…

DPP claims instead of improving, the COVID-19 situation in hospitals is deteriorating

February 20, 2021

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DPP spokesperson Brown Mpinganjira * Serious shortage of vital medication, oxygen and its equipment * Reports abound of some of healthcare workers being seriously demoralised * As a result of the shortage of professional and vital non-professional back up personnel * As well as shortage of personal protective equipment By Duncan Mlanjira The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has issued serious allegations that instead of improving, the situation in COVID-19 treatment units in the country’s hospitals is deteriorating. A statement issued by…

Late Belekanyama’s son amongst eight others eyeing MCP ticket for Lilongwe Msinja South by-election

February 20, 2021

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Francis, late Lingson Belekanyama’s son By Joshua Mphanda, MEC Stringer Francis Belekanyama is aspiring to replace his late father, Lingson Belekanyama as Member of Parliament for Lilongwe Msinja South constituency representing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) in the by-election to be held on March 30. Belekanyama is is amongst seven others, who have also expressed interest to contest for the area on the MCP ticket — Lameck Kondesi; Hasten Mlinde; Amos Chibwana; Jones Vamilani Chadza; Hermann Yokoniah Mvula; Lefinosi Chigamula…

Chilima announces names of special taskforce to comprehensively review Government spending systems

February 20, 2021

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Vice-President Saulos Chilima, Minister of Public Sector Reforms * To review systems of allowances, procurement and employment contracts * The rot that is in government goes deeper than the abuse of COVID-19 funds—Chakwera By Duncan Mlanjira Vice-President Saulos Chilima has announced the names of the special taskforce to comprehensively review the three Governmen systems of allowances, procurement and employment contracts as directed by President Lazarus Chakwera last Sunday. The special taskforce, to submit its recommendations to the President within 90…

Koreia-Mpatsa distances himself away from daughter’s business dealings in the name of Mpatsa Trust

February 19, 2021

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Jacqueline Koreia-Phakamea By Duncan Mlanjira One of the country’s business magnate, Jimmy Koreia Mpatsa has been forced to issue a public notice warning institutions and the general public from trusting his daughter, Jacqueline Koreia-Phakamea to offer her loans on surety that it would be settled by the father himself or the family Mpatsa Trust. In the notice posted on social media Facebook, Koreia-Mpatsa said it was brought to his attention that Jacqueline “has been/is soliciting loans from the general…

Malawi airport firefighters threaten unspecified action if concerns raised not addressed in 21 days

February 19, 2021

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* First task of newly appointed director of Civil Aviation James Chakwera * Grade M and L be abolished and create Grade K as their entry point * One has to wait until some fighters die, retire or resign to create new space for promotions * Demand is from many years back but government has only been making unfulfilled promises By Duncan Mlanjira Fire fighting services assistance (Grade M) from all airports in the country, have petitioned the office…