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Ministry of Education provide guidelines for education institutions on Coronavirus preventive measures

March 18, 2020

By Duncan Mlanjira Even though Malawi has so far not registered any positive case of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology maintains that it is advisable to remain vigilant against infection of the disease. The Ministry has since provided guidelines to all education institutions in the country on how to manage the disease during school time as well as on holidays. A statement released on Tuesday by Secretary for Education, Science and Technology Justin Saidi urges all institutions to…

What Africa might teach the World: Covid-19 and Ebola compared

March 18, 2020

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Analysis by Paul Richards, African Arguments Covid-19 is a flu-like illness with symptoms that include fever, cough, and breathing problems, caused by a corona virus (SARS CoV-2). Like Ebola, the virus causing Covid-19 circulates within populations of bats and crossed over to humans via the bush meat trade. The first human cases were identified in China in December 2019, and the infection has now (March 2020) reached more than 100 countries. The disease is now recognised by the World…

South Africans to visit Malawi to try hijack football legend Kennedy Malunga’s worth creation initiative through CROWD1

March 18, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Two Durban-based South African nationals intend to travel to Malawi this week to market the online network business, CROWD1 Marketing, that was already been launched by this country’s football legend Kennedy Malunga last month. The two are Benjamin Maseko and Mama Sonia and they have already posted fliers of their impending trip on social media and the three contact numbers on the posters are all Malawian. According to our source, Maseko — the leader of the…

Vendors storm Zomba City Council over market space challenge

March 18, 2020

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By Synd Kalimbuka and Thandizo Chadzandiyani, MANA Vendors who operate outside of Mpondabwino Market in Zomba City on Wednesday protested against city authorities for victimizing them and damaging their properties. The issue started when vendors from inside the market accused those selling merchandise outside for contributing to the low turn up of customers inside the market. According to chairperson of the vendors who trade outside the market, Netsayi Bwanali, the city authorities have been forcing them to conduct their…

African Bible College suspends Christian Academy’s classes for two weeks due to Coronavirus

March 18, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira African Bible College (ABC) in Lilongwe has suspended in-person classes for its Christian Academy beginning Monday, March 23 to April 3 following the fears of the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) that has been rated as a global epidemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). A statement from ABC to parents and guardians says the decision is based on events in nearby countries the ABC Christian Academy administration team has made in which it feels “it is…

Economists say Coronavirus will slam African economies

March 18, 2020

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By Simon Marks, Voice of America As the coronavirus spreads across Africa, countries are taking stronger measures to curb its spread and while the restrictions may contain the virus, they will likely have a deep impact on the continent’s economies. With several African governments closing borders, canceling flights and enforcing strict quarantine requirements to curb the spread of the virus, experts say there will be consequences for the continent’s economy. The United Nations said it now estimates Africa’s GDP…

Mulunguzi Court registers over 90 defilement cases within 3 months

March 18, 2020

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By Synd Kalimbuka, MANA Security stakeholders in Zomba on Tuesday expressed concern over the increase of defilement cases and child marriages as the district registered 90 cases in the last three months. Senior Resident Magistrate Rodrick Michongwe of Mulunguzi Court reported to Security Station Executive Committee during a meeting that defilement cases have exceeded theft-related cases in the district. Magistrate Michongwe said out of 176 cases registered at Mulunguzi Court from January to March 17, 2020, the court has registered…

European Union to close external borders for 30 days to slow coronavirus pandemic

March 18, 2020

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Silvia Amaro & Dan Mangan, CNBC.com European leaders agreed on Tuesday to close the European Union’s (EU) external borders for 30 days in a new effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The travel restrictions at the border are temporary and aim to reduce most non-essential travel from other countries into the European Union. The new rules will apply to 26 members of the EU, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Ireland has not yet decided whether to implement…

Euro 2020 postponed till 2021 due to Coronavirus

March 17, 2020

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By William Pugh, the sun.co.uk EURO 2020 has been postponed until next summer after Uefa held crisis talks Tuesday morning amid the worldwide coronavirus outbreak and the decision was made to push the tournament to 2021. The Norwegian FA tweeted the news at 12:17pm today with official confirmation from Uefa expected imminently. Euro 2020 was due to start on June 12 in Rome and finish at Wembley exactly a month later. But it will now take place between June…

FAM working hand in hand with government on Coronavirus

March 17, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira As some countries are taking precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) by suspending mass gatherings till end of April, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) is keeping its ear to the ground and is awaiting a decision from Government. FAM General Secretary Alfred Gunda said they are working hand in hand with the government through the Ministry of Sports and Ministry of Health and will use their guidance on the matter when a position…