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Total COVID-19 infections in SA now at 1,749; one more dead

April 7, 2020

Maravi Express South Africa’s Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announcer on Tuesday that the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa stood at 1,749, an increase of 63 and has just recorded another death, bringing the total to 13. The latest victim, according to citizen.co.za, is a male, who had stage 4 prostate cancer at Parklands Hospital. “We are concerned about developments at St Augustine’s Hospital in Kwazulu Natal where 66 tested positive over the past few days,”…

One dead due to Coronavirus; Malawi registers 3 new cases

April 7, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Health & Population, Jappie Mhango has confirmed the death of a 51-year-old Malawian lady of Indian origin, who was the country’s 5th patient to test positive of Coronavirus (COVID-19). And he also announced that the country has by Tuesday 3 new confirmed cases of — two in Blantyre and one in Chikwawa. Mhango, who is chairperson of the Special Cabinet Committee on COVID-19, said the lady — who had just recently returned from UK…

MEC chairperson assures zero COVID-19 transmission during voter registration

April 7, 2020

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Elijah Phompho, MEC Stringer Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Justice Jane Ansah SC has assured the public that they are working carefully to ensure that no case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is spread due to the current voter registration exercise ahead of the fresh July 2 presidential elections. Speaking on Monday when she inspected voter registration exercise currently in its first phase at Mitole Primary School in Chikwawa North Constituency, Ansah said she was optimistic that the preventive measures of the pandemic which the Commission is…

2020 tobacco marketing season to go ahead but with strict adherence to Coronavirus preventive measures

April 7, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Licensed tobacco markets for the 2020 season will go ahead starting from April 14 but with strict adherence of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) preventive measures. In a statement, The Tobacco Commission’s Chief Executive Officer, Kayisi Sadala says this is in pursuant to the Presidential Directive that tobacco markets be opened in order to protect growers. The market season will start with bookings for tobacco deliveries to the selling floors to be done through the Commission to start…

Medical Doctors Union threaten labour action if Government fails to meet demands for protective gear and increase in risk allowance

April 7, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Medical Doctors Union of Malawi has asked the Special Cabinet Committee on COVID-19 to provide several services in order for the health personnel to carry out their duties effectively in the fight against Coronavirus. In a letter addressed to the chairperson of the Special Cabinet Committee on COVID-19, who is Minister of Health & Population, Jappie Mhango and copied to the President Peter Mutharika, the Union says failure on the part of Government to meet the…

Maranatha opens up online learning for students from other schools

April 7, 2020

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By Mayamiko Phiri To mitigate the effects of school closures in the country due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, Maranatha Academy has opened up its online learning to other school students in Malawi. During a press briefing held on Monday April 6 in Blantyre, Maranatha’s managing director Ernest Kaonga they initiated the service to minimize the disadvantage that may arise as a result of the indefinite school holidays that was carried out as National response to COVID-19 pandemic. He further…

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

April 6, 2020

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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…