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Coronavirus; Rwanda cancels all international sports participation

March 11, 2020

By Ghanasoccernet.com Sports associations in Rwanda have been told that they have suspended all plans to participate in international games to be played outside of Rwanda in order to prevent the Coronavirus epidemic that is spreading around the world. This means that Rwanda won’t be travelling to Cape Verde for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifications and also the 2020 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) in Cameroon. One of the conclusions reached in a meeting held on Tuesday…

Over 100 people in South Africa under quarantine after being in contact with coronavirus patients

March 10, 2020

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By business tech.co.za Seven people in South Africa that have tested positive for the Covid-19 cornonavirus have been in direct contact with over 100 people and have since been quarantined, the Department of Health reports. The 38 year old male who was symptomatic in KwaZulu-Natal, and who was the first case to test positive on March 3, reported being in contact with 13 people. The other six patients, who were all part of the same holiday group, had…

Malawi Law Society distances itself from arrest of HRDC leadership

March 10, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Law Society has clarified views expressed in the media that suggested that the Society defended the action of the Police after it effected the arrest warrant for three Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) — Rev. MacDonald Sembereka, Gift Trapence and Timothy Mtambo — at the direction of political leaders of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). In a statement issued on Tuesday (March 10) was reacting to the views expressed in the Nation newspaper of 10th…

Shoprite fined K500,000 for alleged supply of expired products and misleading conduct

March 10, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Competition and Fair Trading Commission has fined Shoprite Trading Limited K500,000 for supplying expired products and improperly labelled products. A report that was issued on March 5, says the Commission conducted a surprise inspection at their shop at Chichiri Shopping Mall in Blantyre where it discovered that Shoprite was supplying a range of processed meat products which were either expired or had their expiry date labels tampered with. The Commission says it found the following…

Competition and Fair Trading Commission fines National and Standard Banks

March 10, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Two of the country’s top financial service providers, Standard Bank and National Bank have been fine K500,000 each by the Competition and Fair Trading Commission for Unconscionable Conduct in the Trade of Goods and Services. The decision was made during the Commission’s 54th Meeting in Blantyre on 29th January 2020 where it considered and adjudicated over competition and consumer protection cases. The two banks’ cases were amongst several complaints that were brought before the Commission…

Zambia coach Sredojevic name 35 players for Malawi friendly

March 10, 2020

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By Arkangel Tembo, MANA Zambia national football team coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named 35 local players ahead of Thursday, March 12 international friendly match against Malawi in Lusaka. According to Zambian media, Micho has roped in Zanaco, Zesco United and Lumwana players that missed out in last week’s camp due to club engagements. The friendly match against Malawi on Youth Day billed for Nkoloma Stadium, will be Micho’s first assignment as Chipolopolo coach. The coach has blended his…

Lilongwe Cancer Centre to open soon — Health Minister Mhango

March 10, 2020

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By Morton Sibale, MANA Minister of Health and Population, Jappie Mhango has asked Malawian to be rest assured that Cancer Centre at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe will be opened soon after the installation of the bunkers at the newly-constructed facility is completed. Mhango made the the assurance on Friday in Lilongwe during the commemoration of the World Cancer Day, which also saw the country launch the National Cancer Strategic Plan. However, the Minister was non committal on the…

Chakwera disrespects President Mutharika; Addresses him as Mr. in press statement

March 9, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Congress Party (MCP) President Lazarus Chakwera has disrespected State President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika by just describing him as Mr. Mutharika, saying he is the State House as a temporary tenant. In a press statement issued on Monday, March 9 in which Chakwera has given 48 hours for President Mutharika to release the arrested Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) leaders, Gift Trapence and Reverend MacDonald Sembereka, the MCP President says failing to do so…

President Mutharika to launch massive Shire Valley Transformation Project

March 9, 2020

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By Solister Mogha, MANA President Peter Mutharika on Sunday unveiled plans to launch a massive Shire Valley Transformation Project touted to be the biggest irrigation initiative in the southern Africa region. Speaking at Njamba Freedom Park in Blantyre during a joint Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and United Democratic Front (UDF) rally, Mutharika said once completed, the project would produce more than enough food and that depending on rain-fed agriculture would be a thing of the past. He said all…

Joseph Kamwendo Foundation donates to Jacaranda School of Orphans

March 9, 2020

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By Arkangel Tembo, MANA Former Flames and Be Forward Wanderers legend, Joseph Shakira Kamwendo on Sunday donated various items worth K300,000 to Jacaranda School of Orphans situated Chigumula township in Blantyre. Through his Joseph Kamwendo Foundation, the skillful midfielder donated various items like sugar, squash and soap. Kamwendo was escorted by former Bafana Bafana midfielder, Sibusiso Zuma and former Be Forward Wanderers team manager, Steven Madeira — who is now working with Joseph Kamwendo Foundation. “I was informed by…