News In Southern Region (3212)
28 Girls Drop Out at Thuchira Secondary School
Amid reports of continued dropout of girls from school, it has been revealed that at least 28 girls from a form four class of 116 students at Thuchira Community Day Secondary School in Mulanje District will not write this years Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations after dropping out of school along the way.
CYFCI Amplifies the Young Voice
At the age of 13, Ruth is the only child in Ganunga’s family of six to walk in the corridors of a secondary school as a student.
Thyolo ECOM-Nyasa Mission, Locals Disagree Over School Ownership
A disagreement has ensued between the Evangelical Church of Malawi-Nyasa Mission and the community members of Kajawo over the ownership of Namjodi Primary school in Thyolo.
New School-Attached Hardship Allowance to Retain Teachers in Rural Areas - Ministry
Government says it is in the final stage of rolling out the World Bank funded school-attached hardship allowance disbursement which it believes will help to retain primary school teachers in rural areas.
Thyolo to Enforce By-laws on Affected Banana
In a desperate attempt to revamping banana industry, authorities in Thyolo have resorted to formulating the by-laws to punish some farmers who are resistant to uproot the plantains attacked by banana bunchy-top virus.
Hunger Affecting Class Concentration of Some Learners in Mulanje
A Mulanje Based NGO- Mnyamata Education says shortage of food in most households is affecting concentration of primary school learners from hunger-stricken families on their education.
Ex-Detainees and Returnees to Drag Government to Court over Compensations
Ex-Detainees and Returnees Association of Malawi, a grouping of Malawians who suffered human rights violations during one party era, says it will drag government to court in October if their compensations are not settled.
When Salvation Lies in Manure
Hunger is bad. It devastates people’s minds and bodies. Physically, starvation ravages a person’s muscle, bones, skin and internal organs. On a long-term scale, hungry people are susceptible to chronic diseases like diabetes and heart diseases.
NICE Engages Learners, Parents on Rights
As the country continues to register more cases of violence against children, National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust, has started engaging learners in primary schools with legal literacy sessions.
Police Eyes More Units
Concerned by security lapses in the South West Region, police have unveiled immediate plans to re-open Bvumbwe police station in Thyolo which was damaged by an angry mob some four months ago.
