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COVID-19 cases continue to decline; single related death in 8 days

September 8, 2020

By Duncan Mlanjira In his Tuesday’s situation report, co-chairperson of the presidential taskforce on COVID-19, Dr. John Phuka reports that in the past 24 hours, Malawi has registered no new deaths from the nine new cases. And they are 13 new recoveries from the cumulative number of 3,603 recovery cases. The nine new cases are locally transmitted infections — five from Blantyre, two from Mchinji, and one each from Lilongwe and Mulanje. Cumulatively, Malawi has recorded 5,630 cases including 176 death and…

Nankhumwa attributes depreciation of kwacha to MCP four months after DPP rule

September 8, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira & Tione Andsen Opposition Leader Kondwani Nankhumwa told Parliament on Monday that foreign reserves are fast dwindling under the Tonse government than it was under the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) rule and yet this is just not more than four months into the new government. This is in stark contrast to the professional observation made by Malawi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) chief executive officer, Chancellor Kaferapanjira during the two-day National Development Conference held in…

Robert Chenda Mkandawire applauds Lilongwe DHO health workers towards his 21-day long COVID-19 fight

September 8, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira In his testimony on the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lilongwe-based Robert Chenda Mkandawire, who was discharged from self-isolation on Monday, described his experience as “quite a bumpy 21-day long fight against the virus”. He said he doesn’t take for granted the total support he received from Lilongwe District Health Office (DHO) frontline COVID-19 health care workers, describing their response as “simply fantastic”. “The team visited us four times in a space of 12 days…

Opposition Leader attacks Chakwera’s pledge to construct MP’s official residences within their constituencies

September 8, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Most Members of Parliament when voted into office usually desert their rural bases, opting to operate from affluent cities and completely alienating themselves from their constituents. It is in this vein that President Lazarus Chakwera views that the country ought to have official residences for MPs within their constituencies to ensure they are part of the communities they represent. And from his presentation in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered on Friday last week,…

Roads Authority describes as untrue HRDC’s allegations over corrupt practices in awarding road contracts

September 8, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The Roads Authority has described as untrue the allegations that the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) highlighted so that the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) should investigate detailing some irregularities for construction of 10 road projects mainly in the Southern Region. HRDC alleged that the Roads Authority made some payments out of Treasury during the campaign period for the fresh presidential election on the pretext that the money would be advance payment to contractors. The letter, dated…

Ombudsman investigating Itaye on allegations of abuse of office in staff recruitment process

September 7, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Ombudsman Martha Chizuma, has opened investigations on former Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General, Simon Itaye on allegations of nepotism, tribalism and abuse of of office in the recruitment of officers during his tenure of office. She has since asked the new MACRA Director General, Henry Shamu to compile a comprehensive response to each of the allegations she has highlighted. “For avoidance of doubt, I would like your comments to touch on the recruitment process…

Dr. Phuka reiterates on importance of wearing masks for school learners

September 7, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira In Monday’s situation report co-chairperson of the presidential taskforce on COVID-19, Dr John Phuka as the schools have reopened there is need to strengthen the preventive measures in the community and the school settings by enhancing use of face mask. “The use of face mask is part of a comprehensive package of the prevention and control measures that can limit the spread of COVID-19,” the Doc said. “Face masks can be used either for protection of healthy persons from contracting…

State House launches weekly televised media briefings

September 7, 2020

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By Patricia Kapulula, MANA State House has set the ball rolling in information dissemination by launching weekly televised press briefings and the inaugural took place at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on Monday presided over by Director of Communication, Sean Kampondeni. Kampondeni said the briefings will give weekly updates of the President’s activities in the past week and include what he will do in the following week. He said the weekly briefings are in line with what the president pledged…

Malawi seems to still be obsessed with ‘big’ energy projects ignoring other equally viable alternatives

September 7, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira In his analysis of President Lazarus Chakwera’s first State of Nation Address (SONA) made in Parliament on Friday, social commentator, Edgar Kapiza Bayani said he summarily sees the SONA as having missed the opportunity to postulate a candid vision to accelerate access to clean electricity for Malawians — based on the Tonse promises. As a community energy sector player, Bayani says in general the country’s leadership seems still obsessed with “big” energy projects, ignoring other equally…

DPP appoints Bright Msaka to head a special functional review committee

September 7, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has appointed its vice-p resident (East), Bright Msaka SC to head a special functional review committee to champion reforms as the party seeks renewal and rebuilding for the next general elections. In a statement, DPP spokesperson, Brown Mpinganjira said the Msaka-led committee will be reviewing party structures, functions and activities. Other members are Francis Mphepo as secretary; Samuel Tembenu, SC; Joseph Mwanamvekha; Charles Mhango; Loney Chijere Chirwa and Owen Chomanika. The…