News In Central Region (1337)
President Chakwera Speaks on COVID 19; Calls For Strict Preventive Measures
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has urged Malawians to intensify efforts in combating spread of Coronavirus in the country, saying “the virus is spreading fast and spreading to kill” as death toll and local transmissions soar.
UN Urges “One-Country-Approach” to Fighting Surging Covid-19 in Malawi
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Malawi, Maria Jose Torres, has urged the new government administration to lead a “one country approach” to the Corona virus pandemic in view of a surge in cases.
Ombudsman Probes COVID-19 Funds Usage
Ombudsman Martha Chizuma has instituted an investigation into alleged lack of accountability, responsiveness, and accessibility of services and funds under the national Coronavirus (COVID 19) response plan and other interventions by government.
Muluzi Denies Ever Using a State-Funded Convoy, HRDC Demands Him To Pay
The United Democratic Front president Atupele Muluzi has vehemently denied ever using a vice-presidential convoy as allegedly purported by the Human Rights Defenders Coalition.
Workplace Covid-19 Infections Rising in Malawi
There are rising cases of corona virus infections at the workplace in Malawi. The majority of them, health authorities say, are infections through contact with the infected. Meanwhile, adherence to Covid-19 preventive measures continues to be a concern among health professionals.
CRWB Loses 20 Percent Revenue Through Fraud & Corruption
The Central Region Water Board has disclosed that it loses 20 percent of its water revenue through fraud and corruption.
Only Two Electoral Cases Still in Courts
The May 21 tripartite elections will go down the annals of history as unprecedented in as far as litigation in court is concerned.
President Chakwera’s Ascendancy Opportunity for Reform
Human Rights Watch says Malawi’s new president, Lazarus Chakwera, should use his electoral victory as an opportunity to reset the country’s human rights record, Human Rights Watch said today. On June 28, 2020, Chakwera was sworn in as president following a rerun vote on June 23, in which he won 58.57 percent of the vote.
Mixed Views on MK722 BN Provisional Budget
The first provisional budget for Dr. Lazarus Chakwera’s administration has drawn mixed reactions with some seeing it as feasibility while others say it is a tough ride for the new administration.
Parliament Approves K722.4 Billion Provisional Budget
New Finance Minister, Felix Mlusu had his first assignment Tuesday when he presented the 722 billion kwacha provisional budget which is expected to run government operations between July 1 and October 31st this year.
