News In Northern Region (503)
Mzimba Hospital Has Capacity to Test 90 Samples for COVID19 at One go
Health authorities in Mzimba say they have intensified screening, contact tracing and surveillance in communities as they have now started testing for coronavirus at the district main hospital.
CCAPs Church & Society Calls for Dialogue Between MPS & Malawi Prisons
The Livingstonia Synod of the CCAPs Church and Society Executive Director Moses Makandawire says there is an urgent need for dialogue between the Malawi police Service and the Malawi Prisons following their disagreements last week, saying as security agents, bad blood is very dangerous for the country’s security.
Activists Condemn Conduct of Security Agents
Human rights activists have condemned the conduct of the countries two security agents who engaged in confrontation earlier this morning as police invaded Prison premises and fired gun shots during fracas.
CFT Donates to Lusubiro Orphan Care
Orphaned and vulnerable children at Lusubiro orphan care in Karonga had a rare moment on Thursday when Citizen for Transformation Movement made a donation of maize of 63 bags flour to the institution.
COVID19-Health Officials Worry of Over Pricing of Products Used in Hospitals
Health officials in the North say the exorbitant pricing of essential products used in hospitals amidst the COVID 19 Pandemic is worrisome as most hospitals have put on hold purchase of other important hospital items to accommodate for COVID-19 related equipment’s the purchase of the products.
MCC Workers Down Tools Over Unpaid Salaries
Financial challenges continue to rock Mzuzu city council as workers down tools for the third time this year in protest over four month’s unpaid salaries.
Moslems to Observe Fasting of Ramadan in Their Homes
The Muslim Association of Malawi has urged its faithfuls across the country to remain in their homes when observing fasting for the holy mass of Ramadan.
Man Battling for Life After Allegedly Being Beaten by Police Officers
The victim Samuel Kadammanja who narrated his ordeal to Zodiak Online while on his hospital bed, said the police arrested him early this month after he was involved in a fight.
MZUNI Embarks on Production of Hand Sanitizers-COVID19
Mzuzu University has embarked on production of hand sanitizers which it is currently distributing to vulnerable groups and front line workers in Mzuzu as part of its response to the fight COVID-19 pandemic.
Tobacco Market to go Ahead Despite a Lockdown-TC
Tobacco Commission says the tobacco market will not be affected despite the directive by government for Malawi to go into a 21 days lockdown, but has however intensified measures to be followed at the tobacco floors.
