NATIONAL NEWS (5369)
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.
Presidential Nomination Papers Presentation May
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says presentation of nomination papers for the Fresh Presidential Elections will be held from 6 to 7 May, 2020 in Blantyre.
AG Challenges Lockdown Injunction
Attorney General Kalekeni Kaphale wants the High Court to withdraw the injunction on lockdown in totality before it convenes for an inter parte hearing.
Pashelo Charitable Trust Sounds SOS
The economic slowdown caused by COVID-19 has crippled a charitable organization in Chikwawa as is struggling to feed 114 orphans.
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.
DODMA yet to Finance COVID-19 Strategic Plans
Three weeks after councils submitted their COVID-19 strategic plans to Capitol Hill for financing, Department of Disaster and Management Affairs (DODMA) is yet to fund the councils.
Malawi Records 6 New COVID-19 Cases
A number of people tested COVID-19 positive in Malawi has risen from 17 to 23 after six new cases were confirmed in capital Lilongwe on Wednesday.
Special Cabinet Committee on Covid-19 Under Fire
The Malawi Law Society says the Special Cabinet Committee on Coronavirus has no constitutional mandate to manage the disaster as the constitution entrusts the responsibility with the ministry of disaster preparedness and relief which has the structures in place for implementation.
