News In Southern Region (3212)
Govt Urged to Raise SCT Money
Government has been urged to raise the money going to the ultra-poor under the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) program considering the rise in cost of living.
Ministry and MUST Sign MoU to Advance Industrialization
Minister of Trade and Industry Mark Katsonga has admitted that over 80 percent of imported products have flooded the country's chain stores since the manufacturing industry has collapsed.
Experts Call for Biogas Energy and Residue Fertilizer Production
Energy and agriculture experts in the country have called for a revamped bio-based fertilizer and energy production as a solution to challenges in agriculture and electricity sectors.
Govt Says Industrial Zones to Ease Investment Hurdles
Government is upbeat that establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) across the country will fast-track investment processes, industrialization drive and reduce prices of goods in the country.
Mposa Communities Worried with Schools Rehabilitation Delay
Communities around Chilimba Community Day Secondary School and Chilimba Primary School in Machinga, have blamed lack of political will on failure to rehabilitate some schools blocks which were blown off by Cyclone Ana a month ago.
Balaka Secondary School Alumni Plant 350 Trees
Alarmed by the school's use of firewood not electricity, a class of 1992-1996 have moved in to preserve and replenish their former school by planting 350 trees at Balaka Secondary School.
Communities in Thyolo Dig Deeper in Pockets for Medical Help
Locals around Chilengo Health Post in Thyolo are digging deeper into their pockets for transport to access medical help since the facility's in-charge left some three months ago due to poor housing.
MISA Malawi Challenges Journalists to Investigate COVID-19 Funds
Fresh calls have been made to the media to follow and inform the nation on how COVID-19 funds are being used.
HP+ Ends 5-Year Journey with Praises
Health Policy Plus (HP+) has received praises from government ministries, council officials and communities for its 5 years of USAID-funded project in Mangochi on promoting Youth Friendly Health Services (YFHS) using a unique multi-sectoral approach.
Cops Challenged to Intensify Security for PWAs
Commissioner of police for South West has challenged officers in the region to intensify security on persons with albinism (PWAs).
