News In Southern Region (3211)
TA Kaledzera Appeals for Speedy Resumption of PWP
Traditional Authority Kaledzera of Phalombe has appealed to government to expedite processes for the resumption of public works programme popularly known as ‘Ntchito za mthandzi’ to avert people’s suffering owing to effects of natural disasters such as hunger.
Life Ministry Takes Hygiene and Farming to Balaka and Machinga
Life Ministry Malawi, a Christian organization, has through its "Tingathe project love in action" trained 200 households in hygiene and sanitation in Balaka and Machinga districts.
Man Goes Missing After Court Appearance
A 42-year old driver Mayeso Namaona who plies taxi business in Ndirande township has reportedly gone missing four days after attending court session over a land dispute with relatives.
Hunger Hits Thyolo
Member of Parliament for Thyolo South, Mabvuto Sandram Scott, has asked the Agricultural Development Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) to swiftly start selling maize, claiming people are dying of hunger-related diseases in his area.
Fathers Union Men's Guild Celebrates 10 Years of St Joseph
The Fathers Union Mens Guild of the Anglican Diocese of Upper Shire on Sunday made available food and nonfood items to more than 200 needy people in Machinga district worth five million kwacha.
Thyolo Police Rescue Suspected Thief
Police in Thyolo have rescued and arrested a suspected motorcycle thief from a mob that wanted to set him ablaze.
11-Year-Old Girl Withdrawn from Marriage
The District Social Welfare Officer in Mulanje Martha Mkisi says the eleven-year-old girl whose father, Group Village Headman Makokola, married her off to a Mozambican has been withdrawn from the marriage.
RL Underscores Inclusion of Transporters in TIP Fight
River of Life (RL), a local organization which is championing the fight against trafficking in person (TIP) in Phalombe, has underscored the need to incorporate transporters for the district to achieve meaningful fight against perpetrators.
GVH Fined for Marrying Of 11-Year-Old Daughter
Traditional Authority Njema of Mulanje has ordered his Group Village Head to pay a fine of two goats after he found him guilty of marrying off his eleven-year-old biological daughter to a Mozambican.
Oxfam Waters Thyolo Thava
Oxfam has supported female member of parliament for Thyolo Thava, Mary Navicha, with K25 million worth piped water system which is expected to benefit over 20, 000 people.
