Malawi news alert

Here are some recent news alerts from Malawi:

Breaking News

• Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has announced a 14-day lockdown in the country to curb the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown will start on July 2 and end on July 16. [Source: Malawi News Agency]
• The Malawi government has launched a new initiative to provide free sanitary pads to schoolgirls in the country. The initiative is aimed at reducing school absenteeism and improving girls' education. [Source: The Nation]

Politics

• The Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) has called for the resignation of Minister of Labour, Henry Mussa, over allegations of corruption. The union claims that Mussa has been involved in corrupt activities, including embezzling funds meant for workers. [Source: The Maravi Post]
• The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has announced that it will hold a national conference in August to discuss the party's future and elect new leaders. The conference is expected to be attended by party members from across the country. [Source: The Nation]

Economy

• The Malawi Reserve Bank has announced that the country's inflation rate has decreased to 8.5% in June, down from 9.2% in May. The bank attributed the decrease to a decline in food prices. [Source: The Maravi Post]
• The Malawi government has launched a new initiative to promote local businesses and reduce imports. The initiative, called "Buy Malawian, Build Malawi," aims to encourage Malawians to buy local products and support local businesses. [Source: The Nation]

Health

• The Malawi Ministry of Health has announced that the country has recorded 12 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 1,444. The ministry has also reported 14 deaths and 1,044 recoveries. [Source: Malawi News Agency]
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated medical equipment and supplies to Malawi to help the country respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation includes personal protective equipment, testing kits, and ventilators. [Source: The Maravi Post]

Sports

• The Malawi national football team, the Flames, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating South Sudan 2-0 in a playoff match. The team will now participate in the tournament, which will be held in Cameroon. [Source: The Nation]
• The Malawi Basketball Association has announced that it will host the 2022 FIBA Africa Zone 6 Championship in Blantyre. The tournament will feature teams from Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. [Source: The Maravi Post]