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Christian Organisation for Orphans Trains 60 Orphaned Refugees on COVID-19 Prevention
Coordinator of A local organization at Dzaleka refugee camp in Dowa, Christian Organisation for orphans, William Iyango says empowering vulnerable refugees and orphans to be self-reliant in the camp is critical in ensuring that the refugees are not exposed to danger.
Prophets Defy COVID19 Preventive Measures, Vow to Continue Holding Prayers
The new preventive measures by the Presidential Taskforce on COVID 19 that include restricting gatherings of not more than 10 people have not gone down well with faith leaders who have unanimously asked for an immediate reversal of the regulations.
Plight of a Transgender with Albinism in Malawi
27-year-old Patuma Jazilii, has opened up to Zodiak Online on her two “special” conditions. She is a transgender with albinism.
MCP’s Mai Dinala Dies
Long serving executive member of the governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Rosby Dinala, has died.
Agora Shop Manager Arrested for Misappropriating K6.5 Million
Police in Mangochi have arrested a manager at Agora - Maldeco depot for stealing money amounting to 6.5 million Kwacha.
Nsanje Communities Call on ACB Ombudsman to Decentralize
People in Nsanje have tipped the National Planning Commission, (NPC) to incorporate plans to have operations of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, ACB and Ombudsman decentralized to district level.
MRCS Donates Bicycles to Promoters
As Covid19 pandemic still raise havoc among the vulnerable groups of people in the country, affecting their livelihoods, including meals, Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) has donated 70 bicycles to promoters worthy four million Malawi Kwacha in a drive to Scale Up Nutrition among the under five children.
Mandatory Face Mask Wearing Worries the Deaf
After government gazzetted mandatory wearing of face masks in public as one way of preventing further Covid 19 spread, the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) has asked for consideration saying mask is becoming a communication barrier for the deaf community.
Miracle Boreholes that Feed Lives in Balaka
Balaka is one district in southern Malawi prone to food insecurity due to frequent dry spells, floods and erratic rainfall.
Ministry Recommends Schools Re-opening
Ministry of education has recommended to the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 that only schools that can demonstrate COVID-19 preventive measures can re-open.
