News In Southern Region (3242)
FEDOMA Pushes for Urgent Assenting of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2023
The Federation of Disability Organizations of Malawi (FEDOMA) has asked authorities to expedite the process of taking the newly passed Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2023, to the Office of the President for it to be assented to law.
Farmers, Authorities Take Action to Overcome Effects of Cyclone Freddy
It is all about hard work. As hundreds of Cyclone Freddy survivors are facing hunger, others at Makhuwira and Chiputula in Chikwawa are food secure after utilizing the post Cyclone Freddy moisture along the shire river to grow various crops.
Mulanje District Council Happy With HIV Prevalence Reduction
Authorities at Mulanje District Council have disclosed that reducing HIV prevalence rate from 21 to 8% is a remarkable achievement.
Future of Neno Tarmac Road Still in the Dark
People of Neno district have expressed dismay at the delay by the Roads Authority to identify a new contractor for the 20 kilometer stretch which has delayed to commence following cancelation of a contract the Roads Authority awarded to China Geo Engineering Corporation three years ago.
Long Wait for Justice on Slain Learner in Thyolo
People in Thyolo should wait a little longer to see justice on a Standard 8 girl for Ntambanyama Primary School who was defiled and gruesomely murdered in January this year. This is because police are still investigating the incident.
Masambanjati Police Investigate Granny Murder
Police at Masambanjati in Thyolo are yet to arrest assailants who killed a 62 year-old-woman, Eluby Chiwotcha after she received K150, 000 of Social Cash Transfer Program (SCTP) last week.
Philanthropist Intensifies Relief Items Distribution in Zomba
Amid escalating hunger fears in the country, a certain philanthropist in Zomba district, Hoppings Chabwera Masanga has intensified distribution of relief items mainly maize flour to some vulnerable households in the district.
Collapsed School Shelter Kills 2 Family Members in Thyolo
Two family members, a father and a daughter have died in Thyolo after a school shelter they sought refuge in fell on them.
About 17, 000 People Earmarked for Public Works in Mulanje
16, 865 people have been targeted to benefit from cash disbursements under the Climate Smart Enhanced Public Works Programme in response to the March, 2023 Tropical Cyclone Freddy.
Let Us Not Condemn School Drop Outs-GENET
Girls Empowerment Network (GENET) says girls who dropped out of school are more vulnerable and they are at risk of being sexually abused because of poverty comparing to those in school.