News In Southern Region (3244)
Communities Foil Theft of Transformer
Communities at Khwisa Trading Centre in Balaka district have foiled an attempted theft of Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM)’s transformer and apprehended two suspects and a vehicle.
ADMARC Under Fire Over Rotten Maize
Communities living around Mpinda ADMARC depot in Phalombe have expressed worry over rotten discolored maize which officers are selling at the depot.
Former MACRA Boss Case Adjourned
The Blantyre Magistrate’s Court has adjourned to March 5, 2021 for hearing a case in which former Malawi Communications Regulatory (MACRA) Director General, Godfrey Itaye, and two others are answering charges of fraud and abuse of office.
Neno Makes Strides in Disaster Risk Reduction
The Neno District Disaster Office has hailed people of Group Village Headman Felemu under Traditional Authority Mlauli for following disaster risk reduction precautionary measures.
Truck Drivers in for Alleged Fake COVID-19 Docs
Police in Mwanza have arrested three truck drivers on allegation that they wanted to cross Mwanza border using fake COVID-19 negative certificates.
Grannies; Children Out Of 6 Month Hiding
There were ululations with some relations shading tears of joy when four grannies and five children aged between 9 and 13 who spent six months in hiding running away from angry mob were getting out of the vehicle at Duswa village in Traditional Authority Sunganinzeru in Mulanje district.
Muslim Artists Association Goes Green
In a bid to restore the lost forestry glory that Neno district had, the Muslim Artist Association has donated tree seedlings to Neno South Constituency and the Department of Forestry.
Thieves Steal Baby; Throw it in a Well
Police in Phalombe are looking for unknown people who stole a two-week-old baby-girl and threw it in a well.
BWB Decries Siltation in Mudi Dam
Blantyre Water Board (BWB) says heavy siltation in Mudi Dam is affecting the pumping of water.
Govt Extends School Closure
Government has announced an extension of closure of schools with two weeks in an effort to curb further spread of COVID-19 in the country.
