Covid 19 restrictions eased in Malawi.
We are delighted to report some good news on the Covid-19 front in Malawi
On 20 April the government of Malawi has announced that due to a reduced infection rate in Malawi of Covid, the restrictions previously set have been eased effective Friday 23 April. Among the eased regulations are:
1. Gatherings indoors to now have 100 people from 50.
2. Gatherings outdoors to now have 250 from 50.
3. Businesses to close at 10pm from 8pm.
4. Bars to close at midnight (with no loud music)
5. Curfew time 24:00
6. Public transport running at 75%
But everyone has been reminded to continue wearing masks.
It is looking likely that our volunteers will be able to return to Sitima in the not too distant future
Other News
Work in schools
N4BW is working with the 20 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area supporting teachers.
What a privilege
One of our volunteers is currently out in Malawi and in this post she describes the joy of handing over new purpose built house to two octogenarians who lost their homes and all their belongings in a cyclone earlier in the year
Congratulations to St Michael’s Zone
Primary Schools in Malawi finish at Standard 8, when the learners undertake a national leaving certificate. We are delighted to report that St Michael’s Zone has been acknowledged for its excellent results with 15 out of the 17 schools