The Phalombe First Grade Magistrate’s court has sentenced, Chikapa Singano, 26, to nine years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a minor.

The Empowerment Initiatives for the Elderly and Children (EIEC) has implored both corporate and public sectors to assist elderly individuals receiving treatment in various hospitals.

A local organization that advocates for the welfare of the elderly, Care and Share, has hinted on the need for the elderly to ensure that they are safe in the on -going rainy season.

Agnes Binali, 37, from Chiopsa village under Traditional Authority (TA) Mkhumba in Phalombe, wore a joyful smile on Monday as she received K150,000.00 through the Enhanced Public Works Program, commonly known as M’bwezera Chilengedwe.

There are high prospects for speedy trial on gender based violence related cases among women and children in Phalombe district, owing to the launch of mobile court sessions in the district.

The Malawi Council for the Handicapped (MACOHA) has emphasized the need for a shift in mindset regarding how individuals perceive those with various disabilities within their respective communities.

The Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has emphasized the importance of party members working together and resolving their differences in order to secure victory in the upcoming 2025 elections.

A research conducted by Succeed, under Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, has revealed that individuals recovering from mental health issues continue to face exclusion.

The power utility body, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says re-construction of power lines that were damaged by Tropical Cyclone Freddy (TCF) early this year will commence once   importation of the materials is finalized.

A local grouping in Mulanje, Friends of Kamoto, has underscored the need to ensure that children are completing the education cycle.