Author: Flora Mitumba

Mali’s Detained Opposition Leaders Freed Amid Unrest

Published on July 14, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

The authorities in Mali have released some 20 protest leaders who were detained for seeking the resignation of President Ibrahim […]

Burundi Couple Marries Days After Motorbike Crash

Published on July 14, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

A young couple in Burundi’s northern city of Kirundo have surprised many by proceeding with their wedding plans despite the […]

MEC hands over election materials to Parliament

Published on July 14, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

The Malawi Electoral Commission has today started handing over to Parliament of Malawi used election materials from the Fresh Presidential […]

2 Men Handed 14 Years IHL for Theft in Nkhatabay

Published on July 14, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Two men have been sentenced to 14 years Imprisonment with Hard Labor for thieving K16, 570, 000at Meru Filling Station […]

HRDC Wants ACB to Investigate Fuel-Gate at MERA

Published on July 14, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has demanded the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to investigate the alleged fuel-gate at Malawi Regulatory Authority […]

German police hunt ‘dangerous Rambo’ in Black Forest

Published on July 13, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

German police backed by helicopters are hunting a homeless man in the Black Forest, who is reportedly armed with pistols […]

EFF Leader Julius Malema Asks President Cyril Ramaphosa to Close Schools

Published on July 13, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

South Africa’s opposition leader Julius Malema has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to close schools as the novel Coronavirus continues to […]

Actress Kelly Preston, John Travolta’s Wife, Dies Aged 57

Published on July 13, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Kelly Preston, the actress and wife of John Travolta, has died aged 57. Travolta posted on Instagram: “My beautiful wife […]

Dausi Cautioned for Accusing Police Officers for Arresting DPP Members

Published on July 13, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

A governance watchdog, Forum for Democracy and Development has cautioned Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) spokesperson, Nicholas Dausi over his accusation […]

Presidential Taskforce Warns AGainst Selling of Fake Covid-19 Tests

Published on July 13, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

The Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus has warned private hospitals and pharmacies against selling unapproved rapid antibody tests for COVID-19. According […]

Lawyer for Commissioner Evelyn Chisale Prays to Court not to Commit His Client at Maula Prison

Published on July 13, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Lawyer for Commissioner Evelyn Chisale, Enock Mbwana has prayed to court that police officers suspected to have a hand in […]

Mali’s President Keïta Dissolves Constitutional Court Amid Unrest

Published on July 13, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has announced the dissolution of the constitutional court in an attempt to calm unrest that […]

Two Madagascar Lawmakers ‘Die From Coronavirus’

Published on July 13, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Two Malagasy lawmakers, one member of the senate and one deputy, have died after contracting coronavirus, President Andry Rajoelina is […]

Kunkuyu Dismisses DPP’s Allegations That Arrests Are Politically Motivated

Published on July 13, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Tonse Alliance officials have dismissed allegations by the former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) that the arrests being made on […]

Tanzania’s Ruling Party nominates President Magufuli For October Elections

Published on July 13, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Tanzanian President John Magufuli was on Saturday nominated to carry the ruling CCM party’s flag in the country’s October elections. […]

21 Health Workers Test Positive For Coronavirus In Zimbabwe

Published on July 10, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Twenty-one health workers in Zimbabwe’s second city of Bulawayo tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, according to the latest Ministry […]

Chakwera Promises to Increase Number of Women in His Next Cabinet

Published on July 10, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

The state president Lazarus Chakwera has said he will increase number of women when he restructures his cabinet in the […]

Kunkuyu Asks Chiefs in Thyolo to Work With President Laz

Published on July 10, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) National Director of Campaign Moses Kunkuyu has urged chefs in Thyolo to work with President Lazarus […]