Thyolo Child Justice Magistrate Kondani Chinangwa has called on the Thyolo District Council to establish a safety house for children in conflict with the law, citing a rise in juvenile-related cases and growing community frustration.

As Malawians celebrate the swearing-in of President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, a Thyolo businessman has joined the jubilation by giving back to his community in a unique way.

Police in Thyolo have arrested a 28-year-old student from Malamulo College of Health Sciences for allegedly setting fire to an office at the institution on Thursday night.