News In Southern Region (3242)
Low Turnout Worries NGO Implementing Post Cyclone Freddy Resilient Campaign in CZ
Applied Development Communications and Training Services (ADCOTS) a local non-governmental organization implementing a post cyclone Freddy resilient campaign in Chiradzulu district has cited low patronage among the communities as one of the major challenges threatening the success of the initiative.
Stakeholders Decry Growing Crime Rate in Thyolo
Thyolo District Commissioner Rosemary Nawasha has expressed concern over the district's 48 percent increase in crime rate for the past six months, describing the situation as a threat to development.
BSP Registers Progress in Promoting Quality Services
Officials from Blantyre Service Providers (BSP) Group say tremendous progress has been made in supporting both local and cross border traders to offer quality services to their clients.
Mulanje NGO Drills Girls in Arts
A local Non-Governmental Organization based in Mulanje, Othakarhakha Charity Foundation organized a one-week girls’ empowerment art camp in Mulanje.
Neno and Zomba in €900,000 and $150,000 Disaster Projects
Neno and Zomba districts have been earmarked to benefit from a two-year €900,000 and $150, 000 disaster risk management basket under the Localisation Drive project funded by Save the Children-Italy.
Teenage Sex Worker Jailed for Stabbing Fellow Sex Worker
The Mangochi Third Grade Magistrate's Court on Wednesday July 26, 2023, convicted and sentenced an 18-year-old girl, Alinafe Tonny, to one-year imprisonment with hard labour for stabbing another girl over a man.
Woman Arrested for Suspected Murder of a Sister in Thyolo
Police in Thyolo have arrested 22-year old Chikondi Samera from Magombo village, Senior Chief Nchiramwera in connection to the murder case of her younger sister, Mwai Phiri aged 12 at a rest house Monday night.
Mulanje Police Registers 8.5% Crime Decrease
Police in Mulanje have announced a decrease in crime by 8.5% percent in the first six months of 2023. This is in comparison to the same period last year.
Neno Road to Delay Further
The minister of transport and public works Jacob Hara says the Tsangano, Neno, Mwanza road construction project is delaying to take shape because "the contractor seriously underquoted" and a remedy to this requires a price adjustment subject to approval by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assents Authority.
Hilal Africa Brings Life to Forgotten Communities
A Germany based charitable organization, Hilal Afrika has pledged more support towards the health care system in the country, mainly to those in the remote and hard to reach areas.
