News In Southern Region (3244)
Senior Chief Malemia Bemoans Harmful Cultural Practices
A prominent chief in Shire Valley says harmful cultural practices continue to haunt young girls and women despite vigorous efforts being made by various stakeholders to eradicate the vice.
USADF Grants MK93 Million to Mlindi Cooperative in Neno
The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) has granted MK 93 million to Mlindi Cooperative of Neno district for value addition to its Pigeon peas (Nandolo) farming.
World Bank Injects Over K200 Million into Chididi Water Supply Scheme in Nsanje
The World Bank has pumped over K200 million into a solar powered a water supply scheme at Chididi in the area of Senior Chief Malemia in Nsanje in a drive to improve access to safe drinking water.
21 Years IHL for Defilement
A 51-year old Robert Yobe has been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment with hard labor (IHL) in Thyolo for defiling a 2-year-old girl.
Poachers Invade Liwonde National Park
Authorities at Liwonde National Park say they are experiencing at least one illegal poaching incident every day.
PELUM Asks for Government's Second Thought on AIP
The Participatory Ecological Land Use of Malawi (PELUM) has asked government to take a second thought on Affordable Inputs Program (AIP), saying it may not work the next growing season with the increased fertilizer prices.
School User Fee Sparks Controversy in Thyolo
The issue of user fees in public schools continues to stir disagreement as some parents for learners at Chimvu primary school in Thyolo Tuesday boycotted a meeting aimed at clarifying the matter.
School User Fee Sparks Controversy in Thyolo
The issue of user fees in public schools continues to stir disagreement as some parents for learners at Chimvu primary school in Thyolo Tuesday boycotted a meeting aimed at clarifying the matter.
Women Decry Forced HIV Test in Neno
Women seeking family planning services at Neno district hospital have lamented a systematic compulsory HIV test approach by health authorities where they are being asked to go for the test before accessing the services, describing this as counter safe-motherhood approach.
NGOs Challenge SADC States on Extreme Inequality and Poverty
A latest report by a consortium of Non- Governmental Organisations says Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries need to act decisively against extreme inequality which has worsened in the region due to Covid 19, pushing millions into poverty.
