Equatorial Guinea Waivers Fees for Oil Companies Over Effect of Coronavirus
The Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons (MMH) of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea decided on the waiving of its fees for services companies in the country.
COVID-19 Containment Measures Not Inclusive - AFDB
African Federation of the Deaf Blind, AFDB has expressed concern that little has been done to provide people with disabilities with guidance and support for when COVID-19 pandemic strikes.
Jack Ma and Alibaba Donate COVID-19 Medical Equipment to Africa
Africa’s response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak received a boost today as the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Government of Ethiopia received a consignment of medical equipment from the Jack Ma and Alibaba Foundations.
COVID-19 Halts Cannabis Investor’s Preps
One of foreign investors interested in industrial hemp production in the country says the COVID-19 outbreak has affected progress of their plans to invest in the country.
Chigwaja Learners Showcase Expressive Arts
Learners at Chigwaja Primary School at Chilomoni in Blantyre have expressed the art they learn during a fair that was held at the school on Monday.
Road Accident Kills One, Six Injured in Mangochi
One person has died while six others have sustained seriously injuries after a motor vehicle they were travelling in overturned in Mangochi on Thursday.
Nkhonya-Thabwa Road Project Affected People Protest
Scores of people whose property was allegedly destroyed during construction of Nkhonya-Thabwa road in Mulanje on Thursday petitioned the district commissioner for not being compensated.
BASMAL Ushers in New Office Bearers
The newly elected Basketball Association of Malawi-BASMAL president Chief Masawani Jere has promised to commercialize the sport in the country as one way of making sure that players start benefiting from the sport.
NBA Launches Global "NBA Together" In Wake Of Coronavirus Pandemic
While the coronavirus pandemic has suspended the 2019-20 NBA season, it has not lessened the league's global impact and reach. Over the past week, 18 NBA and WNBA players created public service announcement videos to share important health and wellness information about ways to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Those videos have generated more than 37 million views across the league's social media accounts.
Experts Say Cashless Money Handy During Coronavirus Lockdown
In the wake of Corona virus global outbreak, financial experts have called on Malawians to go cashless and embrace use of digital financial services to avoid spread of virus in the country.
Mzimba, Mchinji Record Gruesome Murder Cases
A man has been killed in Mzimba district after a mob set him on fire on suspicion that he was a blood sucker.
Malawi Orders Schools Closed, Limits Gatherings in Wake of COVID19
President Peter Mutharika has ordered closure of all public and private schools, colleges ‘including technical colleges’, and universities by Monday , 23rd March, 2020 as a measure against the possible arrival of the coronavirus in Malawi.
Foot and Mouth Disease Resurfaces in Ntcheu
There is a scare of Foot and Mouth disease outbreak in Ntcheu, close to two years after the last attack in the district.
Backlash on New Cabinet
President Peter Mutharika has departed from his pledge to have a lean cabinet and has appointed 32 member-team which observers say is prepositioning for the fresh Presidential election scheduled for May 19.
Three nabbed for Encroachment and Killing Endangered Species
Police in Salima have arrested three men for entering a protected area and endangering protected species.
MERCK Foundation Awards Health Officers; Media
The MERCK Foundation has awarded 15 scholarships to health workers from various facilities across the country to advance their professional work in India.