News In Southern Region (3214)
Govt Revising Project Contracts Amid Kwacha Devaluation
The government says it is reviewing several project contracts for a win-win situation to ensure standards and delivery are not compromised in the country.
FEDOMA Calls on Govt to Empower Health Workers
The Federation of Disability Organisations in Malawi (FEDOMA) has reiterated its plea for the government to empower healthcare workers with basic sign language skills to effectively assist patients with hearing impairments.
Malawi's One Digit Inflation Projection not Realistic-Economist
An economist has cast doubt on the country's ability to lower inflation rate to five or seven percent from the current 35 percent in 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Woman Jailed 3 years For Injuring stepson
The Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday 21 February 2024 convicted and sentenced Martha Victor, 32, to three years imprisonment with hard labor for injuring her 4-year-old stepson as a punishment for urinated in their house.
Thyolo District Council Approves a K31.2 Billion 2024/25 Budget
Thyolo District Council has admitted that delays by the Treasury to disburse funds to local councils in time is derailing implementation of development projects.
Be Advocates of Environmental Conservation - AGE Africa Challenges Girls
An international organization that promotes education of a girl child, Advancing Girls Education (AGE) Africa, has challenged school going girls to be advocates of environmental conservation in their communities.
CSONA, ECDC Join Forces in Nutrition Awareness
The Civil Society Organisations Nutrition Alliance (CSONA) and Early Childhood Development Coalition (ECDC) are implementing a Citizen Engagement component of the World Bank project dubbed "Investing in Early Years" (IEYP) in Neno district whose aim is to improve coverage and utilisation of development services with focus on Nutrition, Stimulation and Early learning.
Red Cross Launches Goat Project in CZ
The Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) has launched a goat pass-on-project for some Cyclone Freddy survivors in Chiradzulu.
Bvumbwe Guardian Shelter Remains Closed for 13 Years
A completed guardian shelter at Bvumbwe Health Center in Thyolo is yet to be opened after a contractor reportedly withheld keys since 2010 due to a payment dispute.
Religious Group Engages Cyclone Survivors in Reforestation
Jesuit Centre for Ecology and Development (JCED), an Ecology and Sustainable Development Centre of the Jesuits Southern Africa Province (SAP), has taken its tree planting campaign for the 2023-2024 season to the Cyclone Freddy survivors in Chiradzulu.
