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MEC releases names of nominated candidates for 3 by-elections set for November 10

October 13, 2020

Maravi Express Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has officially announced names of nominated candidates for election as Members of Parliament and Councillor in the parliamentary and local government by-elections set for November. The candidates are from three Constituencies — Karonga Central; Lilongwe North Wes and Makhuwira South Ward in Chikwawa. There are five candidates for Karonga Central — Enerst Vitto Mwalighali (Democratic Progressive Party, DPP); Leonard Mwalwanda (Malawi Congress Party, MCP); Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo (UTM Party); Maryflorence Nthankomwa (Independent) and…

Karonga chief’s request for completion of school receives instant assistance from MCP

October 13, 2020

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By Jordan Simeon-Phiri, MEC Stringer Acting group village headman Lupembe of Paramount Chief Kyungu in Karonga District was probably the biggest winner at a political rally on behalf of the surrounding community members when his development needs requests on Sunday were instantly responded to by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) national director of youth, Richard Chimwendo Banda. When he was given an opportunity to speak at political campaign rally jointly organised by MCP, Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) and Citizen for…

Mzuzu City Council, Mzimba health services add voice against relaxing in COVID-19 preventive measures

October 13, 2020

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By Enalla Mnyenyembe, MANA Mzuzu City Council and the Directorate of Health and Social Services (DHSS) for Mzimba North have advised people against relaxing the COVID-19 prevention protocols, saying the fight against the pandemic is not yet won. Mzimba DHSS public relations officer, Lovemore Kawayi, said as it stands there are still active cases and new Coronavirus infections are being registered — hence the need to continue adhering to the preventive measures. “We still have new cases that have…

Trump’s doctor says the President has tested negative on consecutive days

October 13, 2020

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By Betsy Klein, CNN White House physician Sean Conley said Monday President Donald Trump has tested negative for COVID-19 on consecutive days, as he heads to a crowded campaign rally in Florida. “In response to your inquiry regarding the President’s most recent COVID-19 tests, I can share with you that he has tested negative on consecutive days, using the Abbott BinaxNOW antigen card,” Conley wrote, noting that those tests were taken “in context with additional clinical and laboratory data.” That additional…

18-year-old Malawian striker Kumwenda signs for Hull City

October 13, 2020

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Maravi Express Talented young Malawian-born forward, Henri Kumwenda is reported to have signed for Hull City, his first professional contract, which has been a surprise signing. According to hulldailymail.co.uk, the 18-year-old has been with Leeds United’s academy since the age of 11 where he made a name for himself with a number of starring roles for the Whites’ Under-18s side. His performance saw him earn a call up last season to manager Carlos Corberan’s Under-23 Leeds side. Back in…

HRDC adds credence to concerns raised by EIB on LWB’s CEO Godfrey Itaye

October 12, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has written the government lending its credence to the concerns expressed by European Investment Bank (EIB) over the deploying of Godfrey Itaye — answering alleged charges of fraud and corruption — to become Chief Executive Officer for Lilongwe Water Board (LWB). The EIB has written the Ministry of Finance that it has considered the request to increase the financing of the project — under Lilongwe Drought Resilience Programme — from Euro12.5…

Malawi Police strongly remind that public gathering of more than 100 people still prohibited

October 12, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Police Service has issued a statement strongly reminding people from disregarding COVID-19 rules and regulation enforcement, saying public gatherings of more than 100 individuals is still prohibited and that seating capacity in public transport should still not exceed 60% of the seats. The statement by public relations officer, Senior Superintendent James Kadadzera says it has been noted that some quarters of the society are approaching the COVID-19 Prevention, Containment and Management rules and regulations with…

A touching breast cancer testimony by survivor Steveria Kadangwe

October 12, 2020

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Here I am, on the other side, which was unimaginable this time last year. “What is this?” The doctor said, delicately poking at my left breast. “There is a lump here.” “What lump?” I replied. I was unaware of the lump and expected it to be just one of those things, yet those words changed my life. I had gone for a routine full medical check-up in August 2019. The doctor had run all tests including a pap smear,…

Malawian business executive Ndawala amongst 4 experts to speak at international virtual conference on transfer pricing in Africa

October 12, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian business executive, Bonface Ndawala has been identified as one of the four experts that will deliver presentations at an international virtual conference that has been organised on October20-21 to explore reducing of transfer pricing audit risk in Africa. The conference, organised by Informa — a global research group and a top FTSE 100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange, will tackle how the topic affects corporations doing business in Africa or have subsidiaries or…

I will not cry gender if capable women would fill up all CEO positions in all parastals — Charles Simango

October 12, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Revered seasoned journalist and social media commentator, Charles Simango, in his views on women rights advocates’ demonstrations against the under-representation of women in boards of directors of parastatals, believes in the representation by the best of the best based on their track record — and not on gender. “Yes, we can protest and do all we can to bring attention to the under-representation of women or any group of people in Malawi but that would be…