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Eto’o, Drogba disapproves doctors call to test COVID-19 vaccine in Africa

April 6, 2020

By Muambo Edward, kick442.com African football legends, Samuel Eto’o and Didier Drogba have not hidden their disgruntlement by angrily hitting back at “racist and contemptuous” calls made by two doctors on French television, calling for the tests on the potential Coronavirus vaccine to be carried out in Africa. A video of the doctors’ comments was posted on Twitter by Senegalese forward Demba Ba. “Welcome to the west, where white people believe themselves to be so superior that racism and…

Judicial review on refusal to grant Chinese nationals into Malawi exposes further constitutional flaws

April 6, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The 10 Chinese nationals that were denied entry into Malawi on March 18, 2020 as one of the measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus sought legal intervention through the Lilongwe High Court. And in his ruling, Justice Kenyatta Nyirenda, said the Court will not endorse measures that are unconstitutional and ultra vires, saying this country is founded on the rule of law and citing sections 9, 12, 45(6) and 103 of the Constitution of the Republic…

President Mutharika directs that there should be no job redundancies in companies

April 6, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira As part of new measures in the State of Disaster that the country’s President Peter Mutharika issued on the basis of Coronavirus epidemic, new directives include the Government discussing with Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Tourism Association of Malawi for win-win arrangements that will ensure that there are no redundancies in companies. “The Coronavirus attack has a huge negative impact on the economy and businesses everywhere. There are many business people…

If anyone knows how to live in style, it’s the rich and famous

April 6, 2020

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Maravi Express Traveling by yacht is an experience that not many can afford, let alone owning one. Having a yacht lets people know that you’re doing a little better than ‘just great’ in life. However, you can bump it up a notch and have a yacht equipped with a range of different amenities including a swimming pool, elevator, and even a smaller boat! If anyone knows how to live in style, it’s the rich and famous. Check out…

Health Minister Mhango announces a 4th confirmed case of Coronavirus

April 4, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Health & Population, Jappie Mhango, who heads the special cabinet committee on Coronavirus that President Arthur Peter Mutharika set last month, has announced that another case of the virus has been recorded in Blantyre. This brings the tally to four after the President announced the first three confirmed cases in Lilongwe he made during a national address he made on March 30. Mhango said the 4th patient has just recently returned from the UK…

Ghana legend Abedi Pele pays moving tribute former Marseille president late Pape Diouf

April 3, 2020

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Ghanasoccernet.com Ghana legend Abedi Ayew Pele has paid a glowing tribute to former Olympique Marseille president late Pape Diouf, revealing how the Senegalese shaped his career and that of his superstar children Andre and Jordan Ayew to become some of the recognizable names in world football. Diouf, a former journalist who rose to become an agent and then the leader Marseille, passed away on Tuesday from the Coronavirus disease in his hometown Dakar. Diouf was the first black man to chair an…

MP Lipipa courts party leaders to put political differences aside in fight against COVID-19

April 3, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Following the announcement made by President Peter Mutharika on Thursday that Malawi has registered three cases of Coronavirus as recorded in Lilongwe, Member of Parliament for Blantyre City South Constituency, Noel Lipipa has intensified calls to all political party leaders to put their differences aside and join hands in the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19). In a special address to the nation, President Mutharika announced that the three patients are a Malawian of Asian origin — who…

Information Minister Botomani refutes statement that people should walk to work to avoid increase in minibus fares

April 2, 2020

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By Brenda Nkosi, MANA Minister of Information, Civic Education & Communications Technology, Mark Botomani refutes the report that attributed him as saying that people should walk to work following the increase of minibus fares as part of the Coronavirus preventive measures that restrict minibus operators to carry not more than two passengers on a seat row. During an interface meeting Botomani had with managers from various media houses and telecommunication companies on Thursday in Blantyre, the Minister refuted what…

MultiChoice Talent Factory launches free online masterclasses

April 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), which is aimed at supporting and encouraging excellence in filmmaking at the post school education level, has launched a series of online masterclasses available on Africa’s creative network, the MTF portal. The masterclasses offer exclusive access to practical, industry expert-led skills workshops that afford film and television professionals the ability to interact and learn from the best in Africa. In the last physical presence course held in Zambia, Malawi by two young…

Tremendous efforts being done to mitigate incessant electricity load shedding, says Minister of Energy Atupele Muluzi

April 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira In recent past, electricity power load shedding had been carried out by Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) and Energy Generation Company (EGENCO) at unprecedented levels that reached up to seven continuous hours a day — disrupting many businesses and the economy. But Minister of Energy, Atupele Muluzi, after a visit of ESCOM Power Station at Makata Industrial Area in Blantyre on Thursday, told the media that tremendous efforts are being done to mitigate the incessant…