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COVID-19 Affects GAIA’s Fight against HIV/AIDS
The Global Aids Interfaith Alliance (GAIA) says the COVID-19 pandemic has affected its core activity of fighting against HIV/AIDS.
MERA Launches Mini-Grids Regulatory Framework
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) on Friday launched electricity mini-grids regulatory framework at a function held at Bondo in Mulanje district.
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.
Malawian Students Stuck in China Expected Home in Two Weeks
Malawian Ambassador to China Charles Namondwe says talks are at an advanced stage with Ethiopian Airline and the Chinese government to have close to 100 students repatriated back home in two weeks time.
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.
Upsurge in Local Transmission of COVID-19 Worries Karonga Diocese
Malawi continues to see an upsurge in the cases of Coronavirus with the latest figure of confirmed cases now at 1498 as of Friday, 3rd July.
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.
Vision 2063 Achievable- NPC
Experts in planning and development have implored on political leaders to stop taking matters of the state as personal business for the vision 2063 to be a reality.
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.
