News In Southern Region (3242)
Thyolo Farmers Struggle to Access AIP Fertiliser
Hope to harvest bumper yields this year is slowly diminishing for scores of smallholder farmers in four traditional authorities in Thyolo as some claim to have been going to Goliati selling point for three weeks now without redeeming fertiliser under the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP).
TRADE Geared To Promote Farmers' Access To Market
Transforming Agriculture through Diversification and Entrepreneurship, (TRADE) program authorities say they will soon start disbursing the available K25 billion to farmer based organisations and companies to promote market access to farmers in Malawi.
Govt to Construct Multi-purpose Dams, Rainwater Harvesting Infrastructure in 2023
Government says it will from June 2023 commence construction of 10 multi-purpose dams and 20 rainwater harvesting structures for flood control, irrigation, water supply, and fishery services among others.
MBTS Needs 10,000 Units of Blood Monthly
The Malawi Blood Transfusion Services (MBTS) says it requires 10,000 units of blood monthly for the hospitals to help accident survivors, expectant mothers and children during this festive and rainfall seasons.
Nsanje’s K19 Million Drainage Clearing Questioned
A Governance Sub Committee in Nsanje under Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has taken the district council to task over what it calls mediocre quality of clearing works on drainage systems around the boma.
Church Minister Calls for Integrity Among Cops
A church minister has challenged police officers to restore and build their lost public trust by executing their duties professionally while fearing God who blessed them with that job.
Neno AIP Hassles
A snap check by Zodiak in Neno has established that only two traditional authorities of Mlauli and Chekucheku have AIP selling points, putting a burden to other beneficiaries from Senior chiefs Symon and Dambe.
CZ Chief Tightens Measures Against Early Marriages
Group Village Headman Mbalame of Chiradzulu has instituted tough measures aimed at curbing early marriages and unwanted pregnancies among young girls in the district.
Modern VSU Officially Commissioned at Mulanje Police Station
Commissioner of Police for South Eastern Region Chikondi Chingadza on Monday officially opened a modern Victim Support Unit (VSU).
Hailstorms Affect 554 Families in Thyolo
An assessment by the Thyolo District Council indicates that at least 554 families need food, seeds and roofing materials following the damage caused by strong winds and heavy rains this December.
