The Agricultural Research and Extension Trust (ARET) says tobacco farmers in the country spend a lot of money in buying chemicals because most of the varieties they use are prone to diseases.

The Malawi Red Cross Society says has assisted over 3, 000 people during the demonstration without problems as people have been giving them access to do their job without hindrances.

Traditional Authority (TA) Bwananyambi of Mangochi has expressed fears that her subjects may face another acute food shortage next year as they are not concentrating on their crop fields.

A suspected cholera case has been reported in Mangochi where a 70 year old woman has been admitted at Mulibwanji hospital.

British high commissioner to Malawi, Holly Tett, says there is emerging evidence of cartels operating within the private sector in Malawi focused on grabbing public procurement contracts.

Four Chinese men are in police custody in Mangochi in Malawi on suspicion they illegally entered Lake Malawi National Park and stole an endangered fish species.