News In Southern Region (3242)
2 More Arrested in Thyolo for Allegedly Stealing Rail Materials
Barely few days after Luchenza Police in Thyolo arrested three people in connection to theft of railway materials along Limbe-Sandama railway line which is under rehabilitation, today two other suspects have also been nabbed over the same.
Mulanje Chiefs Challenged to Fight Child Marriages
Network for Youth Development (NfYD) has challenged chiefs in Mulanje to review their traditions that are fueling child marriages in the district.
MCP and DPP Tussle Over Funerals in Thyolo
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been accused of barring Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leadership in Thyolo to speak during funerals, on the basis it does not support and has no leadership representation in the district.
Malawi Exceeds 2022 Tree Planting Target
Forestry department says the country has exceeded the target for this year's tree planting season before its closure this April.
669 Girls Indulge in Unsafe Abortions in Phalombe
Health authorities in Phalombe say 669 girls out of 4, 123 who were impregnated in 2021 alone, procured unsafe abortions.
Land Wrangle Ensues in Machinga
A Land ownership wrangle of Mgodi estate area has erupted between local chiefs and district council authorities in Machinga as the chiefs allege that the authorities are illegally selling plots around the estate which was given to the communities by government.
Fredokiss Eyes 10, 000 Youths in Job Creation Initiative
Fredokiss, real name Penjani Kaluwa, has disclosed his ambition to train 10, 000 young people in blockchain and technology in a drive to create jobs for them.
Thyolo District Council Turns to CDF for School Fees
Thyolo District Council says it is banking hope on 10 percent of the increased Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to bail out needy students who are at the verge of dropping out due to school fees.
Govt to fill skills gap for Tea Industry
Minister of Labour Vera Kamtukule says government will set up a skills programme which she says will help to produce relevant workforce for the tea industry in the next three years.
Evidence Action Installs Chlorine Dispensers in Neno
Evidence Action has initiated a three-year project in Neno district where it is installing chlorine dispensers in all water sources to minimize waterborne diseases.
