News In Southern Region (3211)
PACHI Intensifies Covid 19 Vaccine Uptake in Phalombe
There is hope that uptake of Covid 19 vaccine will be improved in Phalombe thanks to Parent and Child Health initiative project (PACHI) for engaging traditional, religious and political leaders in the district.
Farm Radio Trust Promotes Nutrition in Neno
In a bid to change the narrative of Neno district malnutrition status, at 45 percent now, Farm Radio Trust through the Nutrition, Social Behavior Change and Communication, has established Youth WhatsApp groups solely for discussing and spreading nutrition messages.
Chiefs Accused for Demanding Bribes in Machinga
Women in areas of Group Village Headman Chiganga under Senior Chief Nkoola in Machinga district have accused some local chiefs in the area of forcing them to pay bribes for them to shield their husbands who are defiling their own girl children.
Thyolo Teachers Sacco Sanitizes Nachipere Primary School
Education authorities in Thyolo have admitted that inadequate sanitary facilities remain a big challenge in the district.
Mdala Urges Women to Use VSL Proceeds Prudently
As majority of women are expecting to get their proceeds from Village Savings and Loan (VSL) groups this month end, ward councilor for Chilaweni in Blantyre, Carol Mdala has advised women in the country to support their husbands in prioritizing the needs of their families.
Thyolo Tailor Pleads for Legal Representation in K29m Claim
A Thyolo-based tailor, Henry Akim, has asked private practice lawyers to assist him in legal representation in a case he is claiming K29 million of damages at the High Court from the Thyolo District Council.
MANAD Ushers in New Leadership
Malawi National association of the deaf (MANAD) has asked authorities to consider coming up with a secondary school for learners with hearing impairment.
Nsanje Business Community Boycotts Market Fee
Nsanje boma market business community are boycotting payment of market fees to force the district council to dredge the market’s drainage systems.
Teen Pregnancies and STI's High among Youths in NN
The Neno district hospital youth friendly health services office on Sunday decried lack of interest by many youths to access family planning services, a situation that has resulted in a rise in teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections.
SRWB Drills K350m Borehole to Ease Water Challenges in Luchenza
The Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) has expressed hope that water woes in Luchenza municipality in Thyolo will be minimized by January 2023 following the drilling of K350 million high-yielding borehole expected to pump over a million litres of water daily.
