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Zomba Prison warders on strike

April 24, 2020

By Liness Gunde, MANA Prison warders at the Zomba Maximum staged a strike on Thursday pressurizing their management to address their grievances which, among others, include promotions and Coronavirus (COVID-19) risk allowances. The warders warned that they would only resume work once government, through the Ministry of Homeland Security, responds to their demands dating back to 2017. In an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana), one of the concerned prison warders, who asked not to be identified, said…

Porous border routes can fuel Coronavirus spread in Phalombe

April 24, 2020

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By Sam Majamanda, MANA Phalombe District Council has embraced Coronavirus (COVID-19) preventive measures by developing its tailor made by-laws, but they cannot be effective unless the authorities institute strict checks on unchartered routes along the border with Mozambique. A full Council sitting on Wednesday prepared itself by voting for the by-laws as guidelines in anticipation for the looming nationwide lockdown as one way of fighting the spread of the pandemic. District Commissioner Rodrick Mateauma said Phalombe was at…

SADC warns against domestic violence neglect amidst Coronavirus

April 24, 2020

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By Yamikani Yapuwa, MANA Southern African Development Community (SADC) Wednesday said governments, stakeholders and law enforcement establishments should not neglect domestic violence as they are focusing on measures to contain and enforce COVID-19 regulations and measures in the communities. The UN Women report showed that some countries around the world, particularly those highly affected by COVID-19, have registered up to 30 percent increase in reported domestic violence cases and around 33 percent increase in emergency calls for gender-based violence,…

Tobacco sales at Chinkhoma impressive

April 24, 2020

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By Amos Banda, MANA Tobacco sales at Chinkhoma Auction Floors have been described as impressive with the maximum price reaching US$2.40 per kg on the opening day. Controller of agriculture services responsible for institutions, Dr. Alexander Bulirani said the maximum price being paid by JTI is US$2.40 per kg and expect the average price to almost match US$1.40 realized at Kanengo Auction Floors. Bulirani said no disruptions are expected this season as the new arrangement of the market does…

Four men arrested for possessing and offering for sale protected specie Pangolin

April 24, 2020

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Malawi News Agency Lingadzi Police in Lilongwe is keeping four men in custody for allegedly found in possession and offering for sale a live pangolin, which is a protected specie. Lingadzi Police spokesperson, Salomy Zgambo said on Wednesday that they received a tip-off from well-wishers in Area 18B that the suspects were seen offering the pangolin for sale and together with officials from Wildlife Department they followed up the matter and managed to arrest all the suspects. “The pangolin…

Janet Nyondo: Hidden fashion treasure

April 24, 2020

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By Harris Chimatiro, MANA Inspired by local Malawian garments and blooming vibrant fashion scene, Janet Nyondo had the deepest desire and passion for fashion since she was young. She would sketch some rough drawing on a piece of papers and on a booklet just to have clear picture for the sketched thing. “I would even get to a point of showing it to family and friends in which they had even pushed my desire to a new and higher…

Suspended phases of voter registration for fresh presidential election roll out Monday

April 23, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that the second phase of voter registration will commence on Monday April 27 to run for two weeks up to May 10 covering Rumphi, Likoma, Dowa, Lilongwe District, Lilongwe City, Luchenza Municipality, Phalombe, Mulanje and Thyolo. The voter registration was suspended prior to the announcement by the Government to execute a 21-day Coronavirus (COVID-19) National Lockdown that was supposed to be effected from Sunday, April 19. But an injunction was…

NBS Bank supports Blantyre’s frontline COVID-19 health workers with PPEs

April 23, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira NBS Bank on Thursday donated various personal protective equipment (PPEs) for Blantyre Health Office (DHO) health workers who are in the frontline in mitigating Coronavirus (COVID-19). The PPEs included examination gloves, face masks and protective suits as a response from several calls made by various quarters and the health workers themselves for assistance in such areas. Presenting the donation on Thursday at NBS Bank headquarters at Ginnery Corner in Blantyre, Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking,…

Attorney General won’t contest Judicial Review on injunction against National Lockdown

April 23, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Attorney General Kalekeni Kaphale has filed with the High Court of Malawi the Government’s decision not to participate in the Judicial Review case number 22 of 2020 that came about following an injunction granted by Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda that stopped the government from executing its intended plans for a National Lockdown. The lockdown was supposed to be effected from midnight of Sunday, April 19 but Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC), together with Esther Cecilia Kathumba;…

Health Secretary Namarika appeals to Malawians to trust COVID-19: tracking system

April 23, 2020

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By Loness Gwazanga, MANA Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Dan Namarika has refuted rumours circulating that Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the country are being fabricated, arguing that there was no motivation to do so. He made the clarification on Wednesday in Blantyre where he announced six more cases from Kaliyeka and Area 25 townships in Lilongwe that have tested positive to the disease. The new cases take the total tally to 23 registered cases including two…