Phase two of new voter registration exercise begins today July 6
The second phase of the voter registration exercise begins today July 6 and ends on July 11, 2020. According to the Electoral Commission (EC), the exercise will be held at about six thousand clusters made up of five registration centers each. The exercise will be conducted in phases each spanning six days.
Tanzania shuts centres handling Covid-19 patients
Tanzania has closed most centres designated to handle Covid-19 patients. The government said that a significant drop in the number of coronavirus infections led to closure of the treatment centres across the country. On Friday, Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu said there are now only 11 centres, including private health centres, that are open. These are […]
Mahama unveils running mate today; Prof Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Nii Moi Thompson in pole position
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), former President John Dramani Mahama, is expected to officially unveil his running mate for the 2020 presidential elections today [July 6, 2020]. When the National Executive Committee (NEC) meets today at 11 am, Mr Mahama is expected to present either former Education Minister, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, […]
Malawi vice-president and wife test for Covid-19
Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima and his wife Mary have tested negative for coronavirus days after his personal secretary died from the virus. Mr Chilima made the announcement on Monday as the inauguration ceremony took place in the capital, Lilongwe. President Lazarus Chakwera over the weekend said coronavirus was spreading fast in the country. Mr Chilima […]
