News In Southern Region (3214)
Drug Shortage Hits Thyolo District Hospital
Amid reports of shortage of essential medical drugs in public health facilities, Thyolo District Hospital is reported to have run out of antibiotics.
Defilement Cases Still High in Mangochi
Defilement cases in Mangochi district are showing no signs of averting as the district has already registered 11 cases this year alone, up from 9 in the same period last year, according to police.
Govt Scrutinizing Option to Pay Carbon Tax
Government says is assessing a suggestion to have its cars stripped off the newly introduced carbon tax exemption.
16 Malawians Deported From Zimbabwe
Barely a week after Mozambique sent back 23 Malawians for lacking proper travelling document and using unchartered routes, Zimbabwe on Wednesday sent 16 others on the same.
45 Year Old Man Drowns in Mangochi
A 45 year old man has died after drowning in Lungwena river in Mangochi district on Tuesday.
Teacher Arrested for Defiling a Learner
Police in Phalombe have arrested a primary school teacher on suspicion that he defiled a 14- year-old learner.
32 Hospitalized for Suspected Food Poisoning
Thirty-two people have been admitted to Mangochi District Hospital for suspected food poisoning.
Govt Yet to Compensate Project Affected Persons
As construction of Thyolo-Makwasa-Thekerani-Muona road is in progress. Some people whose property have been affected or are to be affected by the heavy machinery have raised concern over delays by government to compensate them.
Thugs Tamper with Albino Man Grave
Police in Neno district have launched a manhunt for suspected criminals who have tampered with a grave of a 97 year old man with albinism who passed away in 1997.
Women Mistakes Are More Highlighted - Tett
British high commissioner to Malawi, Holly Tett has challenged women parliamentarians in the country to be of high value if they want to play a role in democracy and governance.
