"For example, transporting medical supplies to remove areas or transporting samples very fast, where it will take a lot of time to transport them. We have also worked on emergency preparedness and response because with data and drone imagery, you can see where flooding will happen,” Schwenk said. … [Read more...] about Malawi is Home to Africa’s First Drone Academy
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Two Malawi ministers die of COVID-19
“We are paying the price because many of us are back to the old ways of not wearing masks,” the president said in an address to the nation on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Two Malawi ministers die of COVID-19
Malawi geared to combating 2nd wave of COVID-19
A man wearing a face mask walks on a street in Blantyre, Malawi, on Jan. 11, 2021. The Malawi government through a special task force on COVID-19 has initiated newly gazetted laws on COVID-19 pandemic management following a rapid spread of the virus right after the festive season in the country. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua) … [Read more...] about Malawi geared to combating 2nd wave of COVID-19
Malawi president declares state of national disaster amid surge in COVID-19 infections
LILONGWE, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has declared a state of national disaster in all the country's 28 districts as COVID-19 takes its toll on Malawians with over 2,000 new cases recorded and at least 50 people dead since Jan. 1. … [Read more...] about Malawi president declares state of national disaster amid surge in COVID-19 infections
Madonna and her family’s ‘homecoming’ trip to Malawi where 4 of her kids were born
The tour had to be cut short amid considerations over the pandemic, with her final two concerts in Paris called off as the French government banned gatherings of more than 1000 people. … [Read more...] about Madonna and her family’s ‘homecoming’ trip to Malawi where 4 of her kids were born
