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Malawi Law Society deems Special Cabinet Committee on COVID-19 after March 20 lacks legal authority

April 22, 2020

By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Law Society (MLS) says it consider that any decision, initiative or action taken by the Special Cabinet Committee on COVID-19 after 20 March 2020 (technically from 3 April 2020) with regard to ‘Civil Protection’ on Coronavirus is without legal authority, or put differently, without any lawful excuse. MLS, in its Legal Guidance Paper on Management of COVID-19 Disaster, contends that the Ministers in the special cabinet committee are not members of the Disaster Preparedness and…

MEC asks supporters not to accompany presidential candidates for presentation of nomination papers on May 6-7

April 22, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira In view of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has asked the fresh presidential elections candidates to inform their party supporters not to accompany them for the presentation of nomination papers to be held on May 6-7 at the Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre. MEC further says that only 20 delegates, including the running mate, will be allowed entry into the hall and that no supporter shall be allowed to hang around the…

Malawi’s top chess player Joseph Mwale engaging with juniors through online tournaments

April 21, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s number 1 chess player, Joseph Mwale is helping juniors to profit from the idle time they have through the stay at home Coronavirus (COVID-19) preventive adherence by engaging them through online chess tournaments. The South Africa-based chess genius started the tournaments some three weeks ago after the lockdown that was imposed in his host country and he impressed on some of the players he coaches to take a shot at the online tournament. So far…

Ministry of Education warns private schools from opening for classes

April 21, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Ministry of Education, Science & Technology has stopped some private schools which have flighted adverts informing their students the resumption of classes, saying schools remain closed until the “Government provides instructions on the way forward. All schools and colleges were closed on March 23 following the declaration of National State Disaster by President Peter Mutharika “with the view to protect learners, teachers and parents from contracting Coronavirus”. “We are extremely grateful to the people of Malawi…

Coach Jackson Mayanja says Tanzanian footballers are lazy

April 21, 2020

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Football256.com Kyetume Football Club head coach Jackson Mayanja has revealed the aspect Tanzania footballers must work on to hit the top of the world of football. Mayanja who was coach at four clubs in Tanzania claims that he rates his time at Simba SC and Kagera Sugar as ‘the best moments of his career’ while stressing on the need for Tanzanian footballers to work harder. According to Mayanja, the relationship with fellow coaches and the players at both clubs…

Asamoah Gyan says 2010 World Cup penalty miss still haunts him

April 21, 2020

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By Benjamin Ankomah-Appiah, kick442.com 2010 World Cup in South Africa brings a lot of memories in the minds of Africans spanning from the first of the competition in Africa to the near miss semifinals. Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan is one who will forever remember the competition because of the mixed feelings he had from scoring a spectacular individual brilliance against the USA, to missing what could have been Africa’s only best performance in the World Cup history — a place…

FIFA stars applaud healthcare personnels in the fight against COVID-19

April 21, 2020

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By Anye Nde Nsoh, kick442.com “To all healthcare workers and other professionals who keep working like true heroes, an infinite applause. Thank you, merci, vielen dank, gracias, grazie, obrigado…” This is in a video message by stars, trending on social media from FIFA TV applauding healthcare personnels for the brilliant job in the fight against Coronavirus. The one minute 25seconds video comprises 52 stars in their various locations, both coaches, retired footballers, and current players. Not leaving out healthcare…

Samuel Eto’o begins accomplishing his promise in fight against COVID-19

April 21, 2020

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By Anye Nde Nsoh, kick442.com Four times African Player of the Year Samuel Eto’o, in the fight against coronavirus, has provided items to help some Cameroonians fight against the global pandemic. To accomplish his promise made, the former Barcelona striker has begun the race in his home town the littoral Region-Douala where in items such as food items, soaps, sanitisers and protective equipment. This was done through his foundation with support from Betoo, Kadji Group and Utopia as fulfillment of…

DStv Thanks and GOtv Wow rewards customers for staying connected

April 21, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira During these unprecedented and tough times of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in which people are being asked to stay at home, DStv and GOtv are lightening the load with some great news on their platforms. From Monday, April 20, DStv and GOtv customers who are fully paid up on their subscriptions will automatically get upgraded to the next higher package at no extra cost, as pledged by MultiChoice Malawi Managing Director Gus Banda. Banda says this offer is…

Malawian British soldier Kantiki on a 100-mile fundraising Challenge to for Malawi health workers’ PPEs

April 20, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Bruno Kantiki, a Malawian who is with the British Army embarked on a 100 mile Challenge on Sunday, doing 10 miles a day to raise funds to procure for personal protection equipment (PPEs) for Malawi Health Workers, who are in the frontline in the prevention of the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Staff Sergeant Kantiki, who is based in Tidworth serving with the 19 Regiment Royal Artillery, has even attracted the attention of the British media…