News In Southern Region (3211)
137 Households Affected by Cyclone Freddy in Neno
Neno District Relief and Rehabilitation officer Brighton Mphinga has disclosed that 137 households have been devastated by Cyclone Freddy in Neno district with one person missing.
Scores of Children in Despair as Parents Still Missing
As government and partners continue to support flood survivors, scores of children are in a state of shock and despair at Kapeni demonstration, Manja and other rescue centres in Ndirande township in Blantyre and Likoswe and Mpama in Chiradzulu as their parents are still missing due to the effects of cyclone Freddy.
Govt Uncertain on School Re-opening in the South
Ministry of education is uncertain of schools reopening next week in the southern region districts due to the extent of damage on some facilities like roads caused by the Tropical Cyclone Freddy.
TAML Engages Headteachers to Address Pupils Security Concerns
The Tea Association of Malawi (TAML) chief executive officer, Tonda Chinangwa says they are now engaging administrators for schools surrounding its estates to address security concerns to avoid a repeat of a gruesome murder of a 12-year-old school girl in Thyolo, January this year.
Save the Children Mobilizes Resources for Cyclone Freddy Response
Save the Children has disclosed that it is mobilizing resources totaling $1.8 million towards to support survivors of Cyclone Freddy which has devastated southern part of Malawi.
Man Shoots Himself Dead in Neno
A man identified as Leonard Likongwe who has been ill for some time has shot himself dead using a hunting rifle.
Angry Mob Damages Ligowe Police Unit
An angry mob has this morning vandalized Ligowe police unit in Neno when it was baying for the blood of two people suspected of having a hand in the death of a woman who died at Neno district hospital.
Cyclone Freddy Cuts Off Bakili Muluzi Highway
The Bakili Muluzi highway in Machinga has been cut off 500 meters from Chinguni trading center following flooding of Namisinje river induced by Cyclone Freddy.
Damaged Roads Network Affect Tropical Cyclone Freddy Relief Distribution in Thyolo
Thyolo District Commissioner, Rosemary Nawasha says destruction of bridges and road network is affecting efforts to reach survivors of Tropical Cyclone Freddy with relief items in camps.
Politicians Flood to Evacuation Centers to Support Victims
It was a unity of purpose. Several well-wishers and politicians spent almost the whole Tuesday visiting flood survivors including children in Blantyre where they supported the victims with food and non-food items.
