News In Southern Region (3242)
Norway for Holistic Approach in Protecting PWAs, Elderlies
The Norwegian Ambassador to Malawi Ingrid Marie Mikelsen says continued attacks on persons with albinism (PWAs) and the elderly from attacks over myths of wealth accumulation and witchcraft accusations are indications that little is being done to protect these people from abuses.
550,000 Text Books Ready for Distribution in Six Weeks - Mussa
Government says it is in the final processes of procuring 550,000 text books in a move to replenish primary schools with adequate learning materials.
More Women Still Lacking Vital HIV Messages
Non-governmental organization, Our Bodies, Our Lives (OBOL) says there is still a need to equip Hiv positive women with knowledge on treatment and positive living.
Chiefs in Phalombe Want Contractor Redeployed
Government has come under fire from some six traditional authorities in Phalombe who are pushing the latter to redeploy contractors to complete rehabilitation works for two gravity fed water schemes in the district after two previous workers abandoned the site without completing works.
Save the Children Lauded in Balaka for Cholera Response
Health workers in Balaka say they are now relieved of stress they had to contain cholera cases, thanks to Save the Children and other partners for beefing up staff.
MPS Non Committal on Shelving Height Requirement On Police Recruitment
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) is not coming out clear if it has shelved a height requirement for those wishing to join the service as has been the case.
Security Expert Suggests Sweeping Firearms in the Hands of Criminals
A security analyst, Aubrey Kabisala is suggesting that security apparatus should check the availability of firearms in the country which criminals are using to attack the citizenry.
Balaka CSO Tips Authorities on Cholera
Balaka Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have tipped health authorities in the district not to relax but to step up efforts in fighting against cholera.
CARD Launches a K388 Million Social Cash Transfer in Mulanje
Churches Action in Relief and Development (CARD) has started disbursing cash to 2500 households in Traditional Authority Juma in Mulanje that were affected by Tropical Storm Ana in January, 2022.
CYDT For Boys Inclusion in Protecting Girls From GBV
Center for Youth Development and Transformation (CYDT) has joined non-governmental organizations that are calling for inclusion of boys in fighting against abuse on girls and women.
