An outbreak of waterborne diseases is looming in some primary schools in Mulanje district with statistics indicating learners-toilet ratio is at 105:1.

There is hope for the revival of banana production in Mulanje district following continued multiplication of disease free varieties by various banana farm clubs in the district.

There has been a sudden jump of maize prices in some markets in Mulanje district.

Chikuli bridge in Mulanje has been submerged following heavy downpour the district has been receiving since Tuesday.

The year 2019 ended with police in Mulanje recording 1, 551 crimes against 1, 442 cases recorded in 2018.

There were nasty scenes on Monday morning when angry mob descended on two men suspected to have had a hand on the death of Mr. Rodrick Gomiwa on Sunday evening.

Crocodiles last week attacked two women in Ruo river in Mulanje, causing fear among people in villages around the river.

Government has deployed a game ranger to Mulanje to hunt for a beast suspected to have attacked and killed an 87 year old man on Sunday.