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Absence of MERA Board might affect fuel pricing mechanism

September 3, 2020

By Duncan Mlanjira The absence of the Board of Directors for Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) can trigger serious fuel pricing upwards as the COVID-19 curve is flattening. This was observed on Monday when Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) and the MERA secretariat engaged the media on the trends that are involved in the fuel pricing mechanism and the role that MERA plays. Using Automatic Pricing Mechanism that involves global fuel pricing trends, MERA’s Liquid Fuels & Gas Pricing…

Dr. Phuka asks general public to travel only when it is essential

September 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira In his Wednesday’s situation report, co-chairperson of the presidential taskforce on COVID-19, Dr John Phuka is asking that as the world is opening various economic activities including international travel, there is need to travel only when it is essential. Dr. Phuka cautions the public that COVID-19 is still spreading across the globe and in the case that the members of the public are to travel they should take keen interest to check the COVID-19 requirements for…

WEMAS comes up with first of its kind in health insurance cover that guarantees cash back at end of year

September 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi medical insurance industry has a new and first of its kind scheme that guarantees cash back on underutilized monthly contributions at the end of the year. This is being offered by new kid on the block, Wella Medical Aid Society (WEMAS), that is owned 100% by Wella Holdings Limited and started its operations on 1st April 2020. WEMAS was launched in Zomba on Tuesday and Chief Executive Officer MacDonald Wella said their objective is to…

Nundwe reinstated as MDF commander

September 1, 2020

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By Patricia Kapulula, MANA In a public announcement at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on Tuesday, President Lazarus Chakwera has reinstated the fired Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander, General Vincent Nundwe. Chakwera said although the earlier decision was made with constitutional provision but it erred as it was improper to use such powers to dismiss for Nundwe. “General Nundwe has been redoployed as Commander of the MDF with immediate effect to reverse injustice to the military family,” he said. The…

Data suggests steady reduction in COVID-19 new cases and deaths; Improvement continue in recovery rate

September 1, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira In his Tuesday’s situation report, co-chairperson of the presidential taskforce on COVID-19, Dr John Phuka said the country’s data suggests that there is steady reduction in the new cases and deaths and improvement continue in the recovery rate. Dr. Phuka said as of Tuesday, September 1, the COVID-19 recovery rate has surpassed the 60% mark. In the past 24 hours, Malawi has registered 10 new cases, 260 new recoveries and no new deaths. All new cases are…

NICO Group continues to assist in COVID-19 fight: Donates PPEs to UNIMA

August 31, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Just after over two weeks when they responded to a call for help from College of Medicine in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic, NICO Group — through NICO Life and NICO Pensions — have donated personal protective equipment (PPEs), worth K6m to University of Malawi (UNIMA) as the constituent colleges prepare for resumption of physical academic classes. Learning institutions that were closed some six months ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are set to be reopened…

Speed Courier splashes out cash prizes through ruffle draw to customers as cushion for COVID-19

August 31, 2020

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By John Saukira One of Malawi’s courier service company, Speed Courier disbursed cash to lucky winners in a promotion it carried out for three months that was aimed at cushioning customers amid COVID-19 effects. The promotion was open to every client that did business with them in all three regions of the country and were instantly entered into a draw. Speaking during the draw of the promotion on Friday the company’s operation director Talha Saqib Malik said they recognise…

Of the cumulative 174 COVID-19 related deaths, 134 are men while 40 are women

August 30, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira In his Sunday’s situation report, co-chairperson of the presidential taskforce on COVID-19, Dr John Phuka has said of the cumulative 174 COVID-19 related deaths, 134 are men (at 69%) while 40 are women. The report says on Sunday, there were no new death as Malawi registered eight new cases of which four are new recoveries. Six of the new cases are locally transmitted and two are imported infections identified among deportees from South Africa heading for Nsanje and Thyolo….

Gabon international Aubameyang wins Community Shield for Arsenal

August 29, 2020

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The BBC Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a superb goal and netted the winning penalty in a shootout for Arsenal to beat Premier League champions Liverpool and lift the 2020 Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Aubameyang’s curling strike in the 12th minute of regulation time gave FA Cup winner Arsenal the lead before Liverpool substitute Takumi Minamano equalized after the break in the 73rd minute. Minamano’s flicked pass to Egyptian international Mohammed Salah bounced back kindly for…

‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43

August 29, 2020

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By Christina Maxouris & Amir Vera, CNN Actor Chadwick Boseman, who brought the Movoe ‘Black Panther’ to life with his charismatic intensity and regal performances, has died, aged 43 after succumbing to battle against colon cancer since 2016. He died at home with his family and wife by his side, according to a statement posted on his Twitter account. He was 43. “A true fighter, Chadwick persevere through it all and brought you so many of the films you…