News In Southern Region (3244)
Man 22, Arrested on Murder Allegation
A 22-year-old man identified as Limbani Sani is in police custody in Mangochi on allegation that he killed a seven year old boy, Nazir George.
Thyolo District Council Commits to Settle Water Bills
Thyolo District Commissioner Douglas Moffat says the Council is committed to settle the long standing K66 Million water bills for the District Hospital with Southern Region Water Board (SRWB).
Govt Cautions Again on Driving Unregistered Vehicles
A fresh warning has gone out to individuals who continue using unregistered vehicles and driving motor vehicles without displaying registration number plates that they will face the law.
Wildlife Relocation Delayed
The relocation exercise of Elephants, Buffalos and other animals from Liwonde National Park to Kasungu National Park scheduled for today has been delayed till the next two days due to logistical issues.
Masambuka killers Sentenced
The High Court in Blantyre has sentenced five people to life imprisonment for brutally killing a person with albinism, Macdonald Masambuka in Machinga in 2018.
Senior Chief Mlolo Sounds SOS On Food Shortages
Senior Chief Mlolo of Nsanje has penned Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc) to urgently open depots in her area as vendors are selling the staple grain at exorbitant prices, resulting in failure by her subjects to afford the same.
NFRA Still Renovating Luchenza, Mzuzu Silos
The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) says is hopeful that the maize silos which have decayed over the past decade in Mzuzu and Luchenza in Thyolo will be ready soon to store the current harvest.
Thyolo NICE Initiates Computer Lessons to Locals
Thyolo District Civic Education Officer for National Initiative for Civil Education (NICE) Trust Moses Kaunda, told Zodiak Online on Friday that imparting free digital skills to the locals is key for understanding dynamics of democracy and make informed decisions in their areas.
NONM Wants Salaries, Risk Allowances Revised Upwards
In the wake of the recent devaluation of the Kwacha and the fuel price hike, the National Organisation of Nurses and Midwifes of Malawi (NONM) has asked the government to revise upwards salaries and Covid-19 risk allowances for health workers.
Govt to sign Agreement with Mkango Resources LTD July
The Ministry of Mining says it will next month sign a Mining Development Agreement (MDA) with Mkango Resources Limited, a company that is exploring rare earth minerals in Songwe Hill in Phalombe district.
