Tag: Malawi
Fraud-accused Malawian ‘prophet’ skips bail in South Africa
The surprise return of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri to his home in Malawi over the weekend, despite being on bail in South Africa on...
Malawi moves to combat malaria in rainy season ahead
The government of Malawi with the help of the World Health Organization is administering the malaria vaccine to children under the age of three...
Malawi President Chakwera to visit Zimbabwe as part of regional tour
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera is due to visit Zimbabwe on a two-day official visit starting Wednesday as part of a regional tour following his...
Malawi 2020/2021 budget at 2.9 billion USD
Malawi Finance Minister Felix Mlusu presented a 2.9 billion U.S. dollars budget on Friday for the country's 2020/2021 Financial Year, with the education sector...
Mozambique bans cultured fish from Malawi
Mozambique has banned the importation of cultured fish from neighboring Malawi following the outbreak of a lethal disease in fish reared in captivity in...
Malawi youths find ways to cushion poverty as COVID-19 cases surge
As COVID-19 continues to affect many people globally, youths in Malawi are finding better ways to cushion poverty woes. Many youths have started...
Girls living with disabilities to get special information on personal hygiene in Malawi
Girls living with disabilities face a number of challenges in trying to access quality education during adolescence. One of the challenges includes a lack...
President Chakwera: End Witch Bloodletting In Malawi
The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AFAW) urges the new president of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, to take urgent steps to end the incessant killing of...
Malawi youths engage in helping elderly amid COVID-19
It's not easy for Ester Awanda, 77, to cope with stories of COVID-19 death rates and the growing numbers of patients being admitted daily...
Tanzania to demote 3 police officers over protecting cannabis growing syndicate
Tanzanian President John Magufuli on Monday ordered the police chief to transfer and demote at least three police officers for protecting a syndicate growing...
Malawians celebrate Chakwera’s victory
It was like a "new year feeling" on a Saturday night in most cities in Malawi as the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) announced that...
Adolescent girls get information about COVID-19, personal hygiene in Malawi
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise and public schools remain closed in Malawi, a local NGO has started distributing sanitary materials...
Chinese firms to boost job opportunities in Malawi
The youth in Blantyre are very optimistic that they will have job opportunities with the up and coming stadia projects that will mainly be...
Alleged Witches in Malawi: From State Prisons to Sing’anga Prisons
Malawi is one of the countries in Africa where witch persecution is pervasive. Alleged witches suffer egregious human rights abuses including stoning, lynching and...
Malawi citizens increase efforts to fight COVID-19
The COVID-19 is fast spreading in many cities of Malawi, a vast majority of citizens in the country are taking further steps in trying...
Malawi reports 70 new COVID-19 cases
Malawi reported 70 new cases of COVID-19, raising the total number of cases to 273, Chairperson for the Presidential Committee on Coronavirus, John Phuka,...
Malawi tobacco sales reach US$39.4 million in five weeks
Malawi's top export, tobacco, has made 39.4 million US dollars in sales within five weeks since the tobacco sales market was opened this year.
...
Malawi hints on reopening schools
The ministry of education and technology in Malawi has hinted plans to resume school operations in the country.
According to a press...
Malawi Electoral Commission revises election date to June 23
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Wednesday announced that in view of the Supreme Court's ruling on May 8 the Commission has revised the fresh presidential...
Malawi sends buses to rescue stranded Malawians in South Africa
The government of Malawi has sent four buses to rescue Malawians who are stranded due to a lockdown in South Africa.
According...
Malawi to hold elections in July amid COVID-19
Malawi is going to host another presidential elections on July 2 this year. The development has come amidst a time when almost every country...
Malawi incumbent president says will “win again” in July election
Malawi incumbent president Peter Mutharika has said he will win again in the fresh election set for July 2.
Mutharika made the...
Malawi COVID-19 cases rise to 41
The cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malawi has now reached 41 with 3 deaths, 9 recoveries and 29 active cases, Health Minister,...
Malawi president outlines new COVID-19 measures amid lockdown injunction
Malawi President Peter Mutharika has outlined new measures against COVID-19 in the country amid a court injunction over a 21-day lockdown.
Addressing...
10 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Malawi
The number of COVID-19 cases in Malawi has reached 33 after 10 new cases were reported Thursday.
The country's Minister of health...
Visually impaired get information about COVID-19 on braille
As the number of COVID-19 cases is increasing in Malawi, a local NGO in conjunction with the Malawi government has started distributing braille pamphlets...
Malawi trade minister warns against overpricing of face masks
With a rise in demand for face masks and hand sanitizers in Malawi, Minister of Trade and Industry Salim Bagus has warned against overpricing...
IMF approves immediate debt relief for Malawi to address COVID-19 challenges
In efforts to address the impact of COVID-19, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) early this week revealed that it has approved immediate loan service...
Malawi police arrest 37 people in connection to attacks that killed 6
Malawi's police publicist James Kadadzera said that at least 37 people had been arrested in connection to "bloodsucking" claims that have led to the...
Malawi aims to boost fish production
Malawi is working to boost permanent fish production and marketing to ensure easy access by consumers and access in the country, an official has...