Audio By Carbonatix
Malawi's Local Government Minister Lingson Belekanyama has died after getting Covid-19.
Information Minister Gospel Kazako is quoted by Malawi's Nation Online as saying that his colleague was a "true patriot".
The homeland security minister has been quoted by Malawi's Capital FM confirming the death in a Facebook post.
Mr Belekanyama was diagnosed with Covid-19 two weeks ago.
Malawi has 9,027 confirmed cases of coronavirus including 235 deaths.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Libya: Aliou Cisse leaves national team role after salary row
25 seconds -
NRSA declares commercial use of Toyota Voxy illegal
4 minutes -
Police hunt suspects after gunfire triggers chaos at Kotoku Onion Market
7 minutes -
Health Ministry partners private sector to boost public education on safe healthcare practices
18 minutes -
GhIE demands independent audit of GH¢110bn Big Push road programme
19 minutes -
Heavy rainstorm causes power outages in Ashanti Region – ECG
20 minutes -
Abuakwa MP supports constituents to mark Easter celebration
21 minutes -
CAF U-17 AFCON: Ghana handed tricky opponents in Group D
24 minutes -
Manhyia South MP decries unchecked commercialisation of residential areas, warns of extinction
24 minutes -
U-17 AFCON 2026: Ghana drawn in tough group as Black Starlets eye World Cup return
26 minutes -
NRSA recommends strict enforcement of laws banning right-hand drive imports
33 minutes -
‘Don’t belittle our intelligence’ – Methodist Bishop criticises Kwakye Ofosu over LGBTQ comment
34 minutes -
Ghana’s crude oil output declines for 6th consecutive year – PIAC
37 minutes -
$434m in oil revenue allocated to Big Push Programme — PIAC
37 minutes -
Ghana’s oil production hits 694 million barrels since 2010 – PIAC report
46 minutes