Business has come to a standstill at the Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe following social media rumours that the hospitality facility was keeping a couple infected with coronavirus (Covid-19). The hotel’s assistant general manager, Samuel Miao, said in an exclusive interview with Nyasa Times in Lilongwe on Thursday that circulation of the fake news on […]
Malawi Teachers Union has hailed business mogul, Shiraz Ferreira of SF International for launching a K100 million (approximately U$135,800) hygiene initiative in schools across the country to prevent the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). Malawi has no confirmed case of coronavirus so far. But as part of preventive measures Shiraz launched the hygiene initiative a fortnight […]
The much anticipated ‘Mama Said God First’ Mzuzu album launch by hip hop artist Gwamba has been postponed due to what the artist described as a precaution measure ostensibly due to the looming threat of the Coronavirus. The artist made the announcement of the postponement of the show which was slated to take place at […]
Malawi’s Ministry of Health has put at ease social media rumors that there is a suspected coronavirus patients at one of the hotels in the capital city, Lilongwe. A message seculating on social media purported from an insider at Golden Peacock Hotel said there are two Chinese nationals locked in one of the rooms after […]
Lilongwe City Council (LCC) has introduced stringent measures for preventing the spread of Coronavirus into the city whichy include hefy fines and penalties for companies, which do not conform to the set guidelines when disposing off garbage and waste. Mayor for the Council, Councillor Juliana Kaduya, has since urged companies to improve on sanitation and […]
African Bible College (ABC) in Lilongwe has suspended in-person classes for its Christian Academy beginning Monday, March 23 to April 3 following the fears of the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) that has been rated as a global epidemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). A statement from ABC to parents and guardians says the decision […]
Malawi Health Equity Network(MEHN) has asked government to consider intensifying cross border checks against corona virus infection. MEHN Executive Director, George Jobe says given the high level of trading activities between Malawi and the neighbouring countries, the risk of the virus getting into the country is higher if the country’s borders are not controlled. While […]
Malawi is yet to register a single case of the coronavirus, but a health system in decay and a tumultuous political crisis has left the country bracing for a nightmare if — or when — the virus arrives. Authorities are yet to ban travel or stop large gatherings, despite the virus edging closer. Neighbouring Zambia […]
With the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic having been declared a global emergency, there is an urgent need to address the high levels of congestion in Malawi prisons, civil society organisations (CSOs) have said. The CSOs that have issued the statement are Centre for Human Rights Advice Assistance and Education (CHREAA), Youth Watch Society, Paralegal Resource Centre, […]
Football Association of Malawi has confirmed that national team head coach Meck Mwase is in self-isolation after returning back from the Netherlands , one of the countries hit by the deadly coronavirus, where he interned at Dutch Elite League side, FC Utrecht. Mwase, returned home on Monday after his trip was cut short and has since gone […]
As some countries are taking precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) by suspending mass gatherings till end of April, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) is keeping its ear to the ground and is awaiting a decision from Government. FAM General Secretary Alfred Gunda said they are working hand in hand with the […]
Even though Malawi has not yet registered positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases as of now, Plan International Malawi has stepped up precautionary sanitation measures as a way of making sure to live by example in preventing the spread of the new epidemic. Plan International Malawi’s Communications & Campaigns Manager, Rodgers Siula said everyone, from staff to […]
Coronavirus pandemic is a crushing blow to sport betting with enthusiasts in Lilongwe expressing worry on the postponement of major football leagues in Europe, on which they mostly be. The major leagues postponed include English Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A and Spanish La Liga among others with the aim of curbing the spread of the Virus. These […]
The deadly Coronavirus that is now a threat to human health worldwide has negatively affected the curio business in Malawi, locally known as ‘Ziboliboli’. The chairman of the curio vendors in Lilongwe Edward Sengwa Chisale says, “Even though the virus has not reached in our country, but our business depends on foreigners than our local […]
Paramount Chief M’mbelwa V of Mzimba has asked Malawi government to effect a travel ban to and from South Africa in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus. The chief says he is concerned that everyday there are people trekking to and from South Africa, an economic giant in the continent where confirmed cases are now […]
Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) Church in South Africa has suspended all worship services until further notice in the wake of deadly coronavirus. The church’s communications director Ephraim Nyondo confirmed to Nyasa Times that the decision has been arrived at following strict instructions announced by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday as he declared the […]
State vice-president Saulos Chilima has become the first top political leader in Malawi to speak of the ravaging deadly coronavirus, saying he is ready to lead newly established special Cabinet committee on Covid-19 pandemic to keep Malawians safe and keep the economy rolling. Speaking at a political rally at Njamba Freedom Park on Sunday in […]
Medical Society of Malawi president Amos Nyaka says it is too early for Malawi to ban public gatherings and handshake greetings in the wake of coronavirus that has hit South Africa and other countries. Nyaka said this on Zodiak Broadcasting Station just a day after state vice president Saulos Chilima called for strict measures to […]