News In Southern Region (3211)
Malawi Govt Challenged in Ending Child Labour
Government has been challenged to increase investment in child protection and strictly enforce child labour laws in order to end the vice in the country.
NCD Alliance Calls for Increased Awareness on Hypertension
Lack of awareness and screening among most Malawians is said to be derailing efforts to fight growing cases of hypertension in the country, with a current prevalence rate standing at 16 percent.
RBM Advised to Maintain K10, K20 Denominations
Following a recent 25 percent devaluation of Kwacha, economists have advised the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) to maintain small denominations such as K10 and K20 in the economy to facilitate business transactions.
Locals Clean Torched Bvumbwe Police Station in Thyolo
Communities around Bvumbwe in Thyolo held a clean-up exercise at the torched police station on Thursday in readiness for the renovation of the facility amid reported criminal activities.
AGE Africa Supports Rehabilitation of Secondary School in Mulanje
Normal classes at Thuchira Community Day Secondary School in Mulanje are expected to resume soon, after a girl child organization- Advancing Girls Education (AGE) in Africa donated wood planks valued at close to K1 million for rehabilitation of the destroyed roofs of forms one and two classrooms.
Knowledge Gap Hinders SRH Delivery System
Stakeholders that campaign for sexual reproductive health systems and girl child protection have cited lack of knowledge on Sexual Reproductive Health laws and policies among service providers as a challenge affecting accessibility of sexual reproductive health systems in the country.
69 Percent of Children Have No Access to ECD Services in Thyolo
Thyolo is said to be trailing on efforts to create a better foundation for education and quality learners as statistics indicate that about 69 percent of children are lacking Early Childhood Education (ECD).
14 Years Behind Bars for Defilement
A First Grade Magistrate court in Neno district has sentenced a 38 year old man, Themba Juliano to 14 years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a 11 year old girl and infecting her with syphilis.
Visually Impaired Graduates Told to Demonstrate Independence
The graduated trainees from Mulanje Vocational School for the Blind have been challenged to demonstrate to the nation that they can live an independent life despite their visual impairments.
Department of Parks Admits Understaffing Affecting Emergency Responses
The Department of Parks and Wildlife says understaffing in its emergency rescue team is affecting their efforts to have its officers stationed in all areas where crocodile attacks are frequently happening as they only have a team of less than 20 officers countrywide.
