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Government closely monitoring 153 people who traveled to COVID-19 hot-spot countries

March 13, 2020

By Duncan Mlanjira says currently, there are 153 people on its radar, who had a history of travel to countries consider COVID-19 hot-spot. A situation report prepared by Epidemiology, Public Health Institute of Malawi (PHIM) done on Wednesday, says Lilongwe discharged zero from this follow-up and have 98 on current follow up with 18 new arrivals on March 11. Blantyre discharged zero and had 2 arrival on follow-up making the cumulative number on follow-up at 55 people. However, Blantyre…

Energy is key to drive Malawi economy

March 13, 2020

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By Tione Andsen, MANA Government has said lack of adequate energy in the country has been the single major constraint to the national development, saying the availability of adequate energy would be a key catalyst to the development of the country. Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Bintony Kutsaira made the remarks Thursday during the official launch of the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) 2020-2024 Strategic Plan and Service Charter at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe….

Information Minister Botomani implores journalists to report accurately on Coronavirus

March 13, 2020

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By Morton Sibale, MANA Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communications Technology, Mark Botomani, has asked journalists in the country to ensure that they always gather correct information from the responsible officials when reporting on issues of Coronavirus in order not to spread fake news and rumors that can instil fear in the public. The Minister said this on Thursday saying government recognises the critical role that the media has to play in managing the Coronavirus situation, hence the…

Earning a living through potholes in Lilongwe

March 13, 2020

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By Tione Andsen, MANA A 35-year- old man, Aubrey Gama is thriving on his livelihood of repairing potholes that have developed in Area 49, Lilongwe as a way of countering his unemployment status. He has been jobless for the past four years after he was sacked as a security guard in Area 47 Section 4 in Lilongwe for reporting to work late and due to harsh economic situations, he was forced to find a source of living within his…

Malawian movie ‘The Beautiful Hen Behind Yao Mountain’ nominated Saturday on DStv, GOtv

March 13, 2020

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Maravi Express Malawian produced movie, ‘The Beautiful Hen Behind Yao Mountain’, becomes the third film to be nominated for the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) and the award ceremony is set to be broadcast live on DStv and GOtv on Saturday. ‘The Beautiful Hen Behind Yao Mountain’, which has been produced by Imran Pitersen Kaisi and directed by Imran Kingsly Shaban, has been nominated as Best Movie – Southern Africa category — a testimony that Malawi film industry…

2020 Ecobank FAM Charity Shield proceeds shall go towards Cyclone Idai survivors in Chikwawa

March 11, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has announce that the focus for the 2020 Ecobank Charity Shield is to support survivors of Cyclone Idai in the village of Mwalija, Traditional Authority (T/A) in Chikwawa District. FAM president Walter Nyamilandu announced this on Wednesday at Ecobank Head Office in Blantyre where the Pan African Bank pledged its continued partnership with the local football governing body by increasing the sponsorship package to K18 million, up from the K12…

Arch rivals Bullets, Wanderers meet in opening match of 2020 Ecobank Charity Shield

March 11, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Arch rivals Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Be Forward Wanderers have been drawn together for the opening match of the 2020 Ecobank Charity Shield scheduled for April 4 while Silver Strikers date Blue Eagles. The draw was held on Wednesday at Ecobank Head Office in Blantyre where the Pan African Bank announced a sponsorship package of K18 million, up from the K12 million it injected last year, representing a 50 percent increase. The season opener…

MACRA to enhance mail conveyance system to reach out to underserved rural masses

March 11, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira In recognition that the majority of Malawians in the rural areas do not have adequate access to postal services, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) will enhance mail conveyance where private couriers do not reach out. Through its new information and communication technology (ICT) system, the Universal Service Fund, MACRA will work hand in hand with Malawi Post Corporation which already has a proper mail conveyance service but needs to be enhanced. This was announced on…

MACRA sets up system to reach out to rural areas on access to ICT

March 11, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is set to roll out a special system, the Universal Service Fund, to provide means to the majority of Malawians in the rural areas who do not have adequate access to information and communication technology (ICT) services. The Universal Service Fund (US Fund) is MACRA’s new system of subsidies and fees intended to promote universal access to communication services in the country in realizing that the majority of Malawians in…

Tony Yeboah lauds Jordan Ayew after equaling his EPL goal record

March 11, 2020

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By Opoku Augustus, kickgh.com Former Leeds United star, Anthony Yeboah has showered praise on Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew after equaling his record of most goals scored by a Ghanaian in the English Premier League. Ayew, 28, levelled Yeboah’s tally of 24 goals in the Premier League after the Palace striker scored the only goal and his eighth in their 1-0 victory over Watford at Selhurst Park last Saturday. “He is doing very well. I am very happy…