News In Southern Region (3242)
WVI Awards Spelling Masters
World Vision International (WVI) has awarded five learners from Njema in Mulanje who excelled in the regional bee spelling competition for the south last week.
Man Shot for Trespassing State House
Written by Christopher Sande
A man is enduring gunshot wounds at Queen Elizabeth Central hospital in Blantyre after being shot on both legs by security officers for trespassing Sanjika palace.
Sources allege that the man who was driving a vehicle was totally drunk.
It is reported that the man hit the first gate and proceeded to hit the second gate which forced security officers to shoot him.
The incident happened on Saturday night.
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera was at the time at Sanjika Palace.
“The man was in a drunken state. He drove through the first and second gates when the Sanjika guards shot at his vehicle in an attempt to forcefully stop him,” said the source.
The man sustained gunshot wounds on both his legs.
Meanwhile, police say investigations are in progress to establish the motive.
State house and Queen Elizabeth Hospital officials have refused to comment on the matter.
Chonde Dairy Bulking Group Secures K53 Million Grant From AGRICOM
A Mulanje based Chonde Dairy Bulking Group has secured a K53 million grant from Agricultural Commercialization (AGRICOM) project.
Govt Orders Demolition of Fences Blocking Beaches
Government has given a three-week ultimatum to owners of hotels and lodges along the beaches of Lake Malawi to remove fences they constructed closing the beaches or risk forceful demolition by government.
False Prophets Cause Death of 35 People
About 35 people that were on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) have died in the past two years due to false prophecies of healing by prophets.
EU Funded Resilience Project Saves Malawi's Wildlife Reserves
A 1 million USD, over K800 million three-year project aimed at building resilience to communities surrounding the country's wildlife and protected areas, is said to be making a difference, Nsanje communities have testified.
Msungama Warns Contractors on Projects
Youth and Sports minister, Ulemu Msungama, has today Wednesday took to task Mangalasi construction company which is constructing the Neno Integrated Youth Centre under the Jobs for Youth, saying works on the site are behind schedule and will not meet the June dateline.
Poor Sanitation at Mulanje District Hospital Guardian Shelter
A week after guardians at Mulanje District Hospital guardian shelter complained of bed bugs, and District Hospital Management Team responded by fumigating the guardian shelter, the guardians are now worried about poor sanitation at the facility.
Love Malawi Festival to Demonize Corruption - Organizers
The Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) has expressed hope that the ‘Love Malawi Festival’ slated for early October this year will assist the country to promote unity and demonize corruption.
4 Undocumented Mozambicans Fined, Repatriated
Senior Resident Magistrate's Court in Mangochi yesterday ordered four Mozambicans to pay a fine of K70, 000. 00, each for illegally entering into the country which contravenes Section 21 (1) of the Immigration Act.
