Imports from SA remain banned in Malawi following the outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in that country.

Malawi’s Vice President Everton Chimulirenji has appealed to the corporate world and individuals of goodwill to raise funds for needy but deserving students with disabilities in various institutions of learning in the country.

His Excellency the President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has led the nation in observing this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony at the War Memorial Tower in Zomba. The Remembrance Day, also known as the Poppy Day, is observed by the Commonwealth Nations and other nations in honor of those who lost their lives in the two World Wars. Malawi News Agency photojournalist Abel Ikiloni captured some scenes at the ceremony.

Malawian President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika on Sunday led Malawians in paying homage to fallen heroes who died or were wounded fighting in the First and Second world wars of 1914-18 and 1939-45 and other recent war campaigns, at a solemn ceremony held at the historic Zomba War Memorial Tower.