News In Southern Region (3242)
Bermuda Oversees Mission feeds 500 families in Mulanje
At least 500 households in Mulanje have received maize rations of 20 kilograms each courtesy of a charitable organization, Bermuda Oversees Mission.
Blue Gum Pests Population Decreasing - FRIM
The Forestry Research Institute of Malawi (FRIM) says routine surveys have indicated a subsidized population level of two pests out of three that hit the country’s blue gum trees for the past ten years.
MUB Decries Delays to Amend Copyright Law
The Malawi Union of the Blind (MUB) has decried delays by government to amend the country's Copyright law, a development, the organization says is hampering efforts to ensure equitable quality education among its members.
Government Tipped on Suicided
A mental health expert, Dr. Charles Masulani who is the Executive Director for St. John of God Hospital has tipped government to promote financial literacy education and provide social economic activities to people in the country as one way of reducing cases of suicide among the citizenry.
Govt Challenged to Invest in Deforestation Fight
Environmental activist Mathews Malata has challenged government to step up efforts aimed at reversing the massive destruction of forest cover which includes courting traditional leaders to be champions in halting malpractice.
Free Wifi Essential for Digital Economy
An ICT expert says rolling out of free WiFi to public institutions is a way to go in realizing ambitions in digital economy amid public discontent on high-cost internet data in the country.
When Climate Sneezes
As of Wednesday December 17, 2021, Malawi had not yet received rains suitable for planting.
Mulanje Pineapple Farmers Cry Foul
Access to better markets remains a challenge to pineapple growers in Mulanje, a development that is forcing them to sell their fruits to unscrupulous vendors.
Healing Cyclone Idai Wounds
8 April, 2019 is listed on unforgettable days for Patricia Million’s life. It is a day Million and her fellow members of community in Robert village, Traditional Authority Lundu in Chikwawa district witnessed one of worst natural disasters ever hit the area.
Floods Hit Ndirande Communities
126 households have been left destitute whilst 32 people from 11 households are rendered homeless and injured following floods that have hit Ndirande Township on Monday, government has confirmed.
