News In Southern Region (3244)
WV Hails Spelling Bee Competition
In a bid to change the narrative on literacy levels of the country, world Vision in partnership with Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) organised a grand final spelling Bee competition in Blantyre.
Kamtukule Tasks Technocrats to Refresh Thyolo Technical College Contract
Barely two weeks after Zodiak Online carried a story about the stalemate of Thyolo technical college, Minister of Labour Vera Kamtukule has tasked the central and district level technical team to refresh the K748 million contract and submit a report by Thursday this week for implementation.
Naming'omba Estates Guards Kill Driver
A 45-year old man Owen Matchowa died on Monday in Thyolo, after he was allegedly beaten by the security guards of Naming'omba Tea Estates on suspicion that he was transporting stolen tree logs from the estate in his lorry.
WFP Impressed with Resilience Interventions in Balaka
The World Food Programme (WFP) has observed that building communities’ resilience to counter climatic shocks is crucial to cushion such people from its impact that usually challenges their health and education status.
Balaka Worried with Pupil Drop Out Rate
Balaka District Education Manager Ignitious Kaming'i says school dropout rate in the district is worrying as the district is heading towards a lean season as it stands at 3.7%.
FAM to decide on Flames next move after CAF postpones next year’s AFCON in Ivory Coast to 2024
The Football Association of Malawi says it will decide on whether the Flames have to play strength-testing matches in September after CAF moved next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast to 2024.
Crime Declines in Luchenza
Luchenza Police Station in Thyolo has registered a 1.9% decrease in crime from January to March 2022.
Thyolo Chiefs Hail UBR
Traditional Authority Boyidi of Thyolo says the Unified Beneficiary Registry (UBR) will restore their respect which was eroded by corruption allegations on social protection interventions.
Goliati Police Officers Accused of Corruption
Some community members around Goliati Police Unit have accused police officers of soliciting money from suspects who have resorted to settle their matters with complainants by arbitration.
Nzimbiri Primary School Teachers in Thyolo in Week Two of Sit-In
Teachers at Nzimbiri Primary school in Thyolo are holding a sit-in since last week Tuesday following a disagreement with one of the parents who allegedly sent magic bees to a teacher.
