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Thyolo Magistrate Reserves Bail Ruling for Suspected Armed Robbers
Thyolo First Grade Magistrate Kondani Chinangwa on Monday reserved his bail ruling for the five men who allegedly robbed two businesspersons of over K4.6 million and some valuables at gunpoint in the district last month.
TEVETA Launches Mobile Training Van for the South
The Technical Entrepreneurial, Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVETA) on Monday launched a mobile training van for the southern region of Malawi.
BT ADD Hails Thyolo Magistrate Court for Sentencing Goat Transporters
The Blantyre Agricultural Development Division (ADD) has hailed Thyolo First Grade Magistrate’s court for sentencing three men to pay a fine of K950, 000 for travelling with 90 goats from Chikwawa.
Govt Procures a US$3m Drought Insurance
Government has purchased a drought insurance policy from the African Risk Capacity Limited with a premium of US$3 million, partly been supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to cushion farmers.
Chakwera Encouraged to Inspect Crops this Year
Agriculture experts, Ronald Chilumpha and Horace Phiri have encouraged President Lazarus Chakwera to continue conducting crop inspections as they signify leadership focus and motivate farmers including extension workers.
18,000 Caregivers Still Missing on Government Payroll
At least 18 thousand trained early childhood caregivers are yet to start receiving government honoraria months after Capitol Hill committed to improve their welfare.
MLWP Rolls Out Hearing Health Study
As the World is commemorating hearing day today, the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Program (MLWP) says it has commenced a study that will screen 1, 000 learners in Blantyre to probe their hearing efficiency.
Mulanje Mission Hospital Constructs Eye, Dental And Physiotherapy Clinics
An infrastructure comprising fully furnished eye, dental and physiotherapy clinics has been constructed at Mulanje Mission Hospital.
5 Men Jailed In Mangochi For Possessing Forest Produce
A First Grade Magistrate's Court in Mangochi on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, convicted and sentenced four men to 3 years and 6 months imprisonment with hard labour each, for being found in possession of forest produce without licence.
Change 4Us to Assess Youth Development Participation in Thyolo
A Thyolo-based organisation, Change 4Us, has embarked on a baseline project to guage youth participation in development structures.