News In Southern Region (3211)
MEGA in Dire Need of Electricity Meters
The Mulanje Electricity Generation Agency (MEGA) says it has a capacity of connecting three thousand houses to its electricity grid but due to inadequate finances to procure electricity meters, it has only connected 1, 600 houses.
Car Hits 2 Learners, 1 Dies in Thyolo
Two learners of the same family have been hit by a speeding vehicle yesterday morning at Bvumbwe in Thyolo and one has dead at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Blantyre.
Man Commits Suicide in Thyolo
A 59-year-old man, Luka Sipoko, has been found dead in Thyolo district in circumstances the police suspect is suicide, a week after he went missing.
Thyolo Crime Down by 10%, Suicide Up by 89%
Thyolo police has registered a 10 percent crime decline with suicide cases up by 89 percent from January to July 2022.
Teachers Strike Against TA Mposa
Lessons have been halted at Chirimba Community Day Secondary School in Machinga following a strike by teachers at the school due to misunderstandings between the teachers and Traditional Authority Mposa who allegedly insulted them over a bicycle which the chief's daughter benefited.
Committee Demands New Liwonde Bus Depot
Liwonde Bus Depot Executive Committee has asked newly elected Machinga District Council Chairperson, Richard Matenje, to demolish and reconstruct the facility, referring it as the 'worse bus depot' in the country.
MP Intensifies Campaign in Primary Schools
Since launching her "Tisiyeni Nafe Tiphunzire" initiative on 26 August, 2020, legislator for Balaka West Constituency Irene Mambala says she has visited twenty-four primary schools out of forty-eight schools in her constituency in a quest to motivate learners to work hard and support those in need.
Thyolo Crime Down by 10%, Suicide Up 89%
Thyolo police has registered a 10 percent crime decline, with suicide cases up by 89 percent from January to July 2022.
12 Arrested in 'Ndakuona Operation'
Police in the South Eastern Region have arrested 12 suspected armed robbers and murderers during a week-long 'Ndakuona' Rapid Response which police carried out.
Nsanje Businessman Robbed of K10m Cash
A gang of thugs last night allegedly robbed a Bangula businessman of cash amounting to K10 million.
