Government has warned that it will not tolerate any forms of child labour in all sectors that contribute to the country’s economy.

Traditional Authority Nanseta and Sub-Traditional Authority Mangazi of Thyolo have urged the humanitarian organisations to desist from making pledges to vulnerable communities they cannot fulfil, saying this undermines chiefs’ integrity.

Funding constraints is said to have delayed the completion of 87 chiefs’ houses which started in 2019 across the country.

Amid continued calls on improved welfare for the artists in the country, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture says it is still waiting for the Bill submitted to the Ministry of Justice which will facilitate the establishment of the National Arts and Heritage Council (NAHEC).

For the past 24-years, life for a 65-year old widow Verister Helibati in Thyolo has been hard due to her ailing health.

Social welfare and court authorities in Thyolo have recorded a surge in divorce cases with 86 captured in three months from April to June this year.

A 42-year old driver Mayeso Namaona who plies taxi business in Ndirande township has reportedly gone missing four days after attending court session over a land dispute with relatives.

Member of Parliament for Thyolo South, Mabvuto Sandram Scott, has asked the Agricultural Development Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) to swiftly start selling maize, claiming people are dying of hunger-related diseases in his area.

Police in Thyolo have rescued and arrested a suspected motorcycle thief from a mob that wanted to set him ablaze.

Oxfam has supported female member of parliament for Thyolo Thava, Mary Navicha, with K25 million worth piped water system which is expected to benefit over 20, 000 people.