News In Southern Region (3244)
MUST Wins the Cyber Security Most Creative Policy Response Award in US
Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) Cyber Technophiles has won a Most Creative Policy Response award at a two-day Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge in Washington DC, America.
Govt Extends Suspension of Classes; Analyst Reacts
The ministry of education has further extended the suspension of primary and secondary school classes from 20 March, 2023 up to the end of the term on 31 March, 2023 due to Cyclone Freddy.
Maths – English Competition Prize Presentation Date Set
Prize presentation of the Mathematics and English competition which was organized by Medi-Chanco has been set to take place on 28 March, 2023 at Kamuzu Academy in Kasungu.
MP Calls for Separate Disaster Management Ministry
An independent Member of Parliament for Machinga North East Constituency Ajilu Kalitendere has asked the country's leadership to constitute a separate ministry that will be responsible for disaster management and response.
World Connect Malawi Set to Grow Community Foundations
World Connect Malawi is set to grow Community Based Organisations (CBO) into Community Foundations in Malawi as a way of promoting community development and philanthropy.
137 Households Affected by Cyclone Freddy in Neno
Neno District Relief and Rehabilitation officer Brighton Mphinga has disclosed that 137 households have been devastated by Cyclone Freddy in Neno district with one person missing.
Scores of Children in Despair as Parents Still Missing
As government and partners continue to support flood survivors, scores of children are in a state of shock and despair at Kapeni demonstration, Manja and other rescue centres in Ndirande township in Blantyre and Likoswe and Mpama in Chiradzulu as their parents are still missing due to the effects of cyclone Freddy.
Govt Uncertain on School Re-opening in the South
Ministry of education is uncertain of schools reopening next week in the southern region districts due to the extent of damage on some facilities like roads caused by the Tropical Cyclone Freddy.
TAML Engages Headteachers to Address Pupils Security Concerns
The Tea Association of Malawi (TAML) chief executive officer, Tonda Chinangwa says they are now engaging administrators for schools surrounding its estates to address security concerns to avoid a repeat of a gruesome murder of a 12-year-old school girl in Thyolo, January this year.
Save the Children Mobilizes Resources for Cyclone Freddy Response
Save the Children has disclosed that it is mobilizing resources totaling $1.8 million towards to support survivors of Cyclone Freddy which has devastated southern part of Malawi.
