A sharp disagreement marred the full council meeting in Chikwawa on Wednesday when Paramount Chief Lundu exchanged nasty words with Traditional Authority Mulilima based on their political Affiliations.

Cotton farmers in the country have described this year as a tough one largely marred by lack of reliable markets to sell the farm produce.

Chikwawa District Commissioner has asked development partners to push the Central Government to allocate money in the next national budget in order to fight COVID-19 pandemic.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) - United Democratic Front (UDF) Presidential Running Mate, Atupele Muluzi, has concluded his campaign rallies in lower shire with a call to voters to give President Peter Mutharika fresh mandate to rule the country.

The Vice President of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the Southern Region says the DPP/UDF Alliance is employing decentralized campaign approach in order to have a sweet presidential victory.

The Cotton Council of Malawi (CCM) has indicated that two companies are ready to start buying cotton.

There was commotion at Mwanawanjovu in Chikwawa when over 300 cotton farmers rampaged demanding their money from Nchalo Greenbelt Limited.

People in the Lower shire have asked government to fast track the construction of the East Bank road and Ruo bridge to ease mobility challenges they are facing.

Communities in some villages under Ngabu area in Chikwawa are living in fear due to some buffaloes that are causing havoc.