News In Southern Region (3244)
Cholera resurfaces in Malawi, Rapid Response Teams Formed to Fight the Disease
Concerned by the resurfacing of cholera cases in some districts, authorities in Chikwawa have intensified rapid response teams along the borders with Mozambique in order to prevent the spread of the disease.
Oxfam says More Support Needed for TCF response
Oxfam Canada Chief Executive Director Lauren Ravon, says there is need of more support for people affected by the Tropical Cyclone Freddy (TCF) to aid them recover from the effects of the disaster which hit the southern region districts early this year.
IRS Aims At 99.9% Free Malaria Balaka
Balaka district council says the target for this year's Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS), a project that kills anopheles mosquitoes in residential areas, is to reach 99.9 percent effectiveness.
Politicians Told to Empower Youths not Introducing Sports Trophies
A youth advocate and a renowned entrepreneur have challenged the 2025 aspiring politicians and the government to device programs that will empower youths economically rather than introducing sports trophies.
No Report of Corruption on Teachers Recruitment in Councils - ACB
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) says it has not received any corrupt practice report in the recruitment of primary school teachers under the Initial Professional Teacher Education (IPTE) in district councils.
UNESCO Moves to Preserve Indigenous Sports and Games
Unesco has stressed the need for the country to preserve local games and sports, saying they are important for the national identity.
Funding Delays Paralyze District Council Operations
Chairperson for Thyolo district council, Rhustin Banda, has decried that the government's delay in disbursing funding to councils is affecting operations.
MUST Set to Hold Cultural, Innovation Festival
The Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) says it is committed to accelerating creative tourism through cultural and innovative festivals.
Authorities Push for Community Empowerment on Search and Rescue Operations
The Ministry of Homeland Security says provision of search and rescue skills to rural communities can assist the country to save lives and property during disasters.
SHA for More Funding After Rebranding
Self Help Africa (SHA) formerly United Purpose (UP) says it’s rebranding to SHA will help the organization mobilize more funds for the implementation of its projects across the country.
