News In Southern Region (3242)
Covid-19, Cyclones Delay Limbe-Sandama Railway Project
Ministry of Transport and Public Works has attributed Covid-19 restrictions and recent cyclones as major factors that have delayed the completion of Limbe-Sandama railways line which was slated for May 2022.
Locals Threaten to Close Thyolo – Thekerani - Bangula Road
Over 100 concerned locals along Thyolo -Thekerani-Bangula road have threatened to close it next week Monday following failure by the government and Mota-Engil to compensate them since 2019.
BWB Signs Contract with Indian Firm on Power Plant
The Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has signed a contract with an Indian company, TATA Consulting Engineers to conduct a feasibility study and a detailed design for the development of a 30 megawatts solar power plant at walkers’ ferry Nkula site.
Malawi Govt Challenged in Ending Child Labour
Government has been challenged to increase investment in child protection and strictly enforce child labour laws in order to end the vice in the country.
NCD Alliance Calls for Increased Awareness on Hypertension
Lack of awareness and screening among most Malawians is said to be derailing efforts to fight growing cases of hypertension in the country, with a current prevalence rate standing at 16 percent.
RBM Advised to Maintain K10, K20 Denominations
Following a recent 25 percent devaluation of Kwacha, economists have advised the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) to maintain small denominations such as K10 and K20 in the economy to facilitate business transactions.
Locals Clean Torched Bvumbwe Police Station in Thyolo
Communities around Bvumbwe in Thyolo held a clean-up exercise at the torched police station on Thursday in readiness for the renovation of the facility amid reported criminal activities.
AGE Africa Supports Rehabilitation of Secondary School in Mulanje
Normal classes at Thuchira Community Day Secondary School in Mulanje are expected to resume soon, after a girl child organization- Advancing Girls Education (AGE) in Africa donated wood planks valued at close to K1 million for rehabilitation of the destroyed roofs of forms one and two classrooms.
Knowledge Gap Hinders SRH Delivery System
Stakeholders that campaign for sexual reproductive health systems and girl child protection have cited lack of knowledge on Sexual Reproductive Health laws and policies among service providers as a challenge affecting accessibility of sexual reproductive health systems in the country.
69 Percent of Children Have No Access to ECD Services in Thyolo
Thyolo is said to be trailing on efforts to create a better foundation for education and quality learners as statistics indicate that about 69 percent of children are lacking Early Childhood Education (ECD).
