News In Southern Region (3244)
Nsanje Businessman Robbed of K10m Cash
A gang of thugs last night allegedly robbed a Bangula businessman of cash amounting to K10 million.
FEDOMA Hails Five Ministries on Disability Inclusion
The country’s disability movement, FEDOMA has rated highly the Ministry of Health, Education, Labour, Finance and Local government to have responded positively to disability issues in line with the five-year National Disability Mainstreaming Strategy and Implementation Plan (2018-2023).
K371m Nsanje Evacuation Center Project Rolls Out
Government through the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has pumped in K371 million for construction of a flood survivors’ evacuation center at Mchacha James in the area of Traditional Authority Mlolo in Nsanje.
New Aircraft to Reduce Transport Costs - MDF
The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) says the two MA600 aircraft it has purchased from China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation will help cut costs on official government trip within and outside the country.
New Thyolo District Council Chairperson Promises Unity
Mikolongwe ward councillor George Matiya has been elected as new chairperson for Thyolo District Council with a promise to improve revenue collection and working relationship between the council members and secretariat.
MP to Lobby for Irrigation Inputs
Member of Parliament for Balaka North, Tony Ngalande, says he will lobby government to provide agricultural inputs such as seeds for people in Balaka for winter cropping.
Water Problem Haunts Nsanje’s Nyowani Villagers
Access to safe drinking water is a nightmare in Nyowani village, Traditional Authority Mbenje in Nsanje district as villagers are drinking unsafe water from a well about a year after their only borehole broke down.
Minister Impressed With Overall PSLCE Examination
Deputy Minister of Education, Monica Chang'anamuno says there is need to open more cluster centres to address issues of long distances being experienced by candidates when accessing examination centres in the country.
Civil Servants for Revision of Govt Policy on Transfers
The Civil Servants Trade Union (CSTU) says it is looking for ways that will assist civil servants follow each other when one spouse is transferred to another duty station.
REPSSI, YWCAM Urge Govt to Support Caregivers
The Regional Psycho Social Initiative (REPSSI) has encouraged government to professionalize the field of caregivers amid ongoing reports of lack of permanent incentives to motivate them in their work.
