News In Southern Region (3211)
NGO Hands Over Primary School in Mangochi
Youth for Development and Productivity (YODEP) on Saturday handed over to government a full primary school which it has constructed at Malombe education zone in Mangochi district.
SACCO's Failure to Go Digital Chokes Growth
Despite some Saving and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) in the country posting notable profits and growth over the years, its umbrella body Malawi Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (Muscco) admits growth could have been tremendous if fully embraced technology.
Malawi's Fintech Surge: Navigating Cyclone Freddy's Impact and Regulatory Hurdles
The limited regulatory response to financial technology in Malawi is impeding the diversification of the fintech sector, a crucial industry with the potential to enhance financial accessibility in rural areas and during natural disasters.
Fuel Prices Go Up
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has announced an increase in fuel prices from K1, 746 to K2530 petrol and from K1, 920 to K2, 734 diesel.
Action for Rural Development for Improved ECD Services in Nsanje
A local Non-Governmental Organization in Nsanje, Action for Rural Development, has decried gaps in Early Childhood Development (ECD) services in the district.
ESCOM, EGENCO Come Up with Automatic Generation Control
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) and Electricity Generation (EGENCO) have introduced a huge innovation by coming up with Automatic Generation Control (AGC) that will improve power efficiency and system stability.
Man Arrested for Alleged Theft of K4 Million in Neno
Police in Neno district have today arrested a 28-year-old man, McFalen Kazembe, for alleged theft of money amounting to K4,500,000 belonging to a 25-year-old business woman, Esther Chimbiya.
Advocates Push for 1948 Mental Treatment Law Amendment
Stakeholders have made fresh calls for speedy amendment of the Mental Treatment Act of 1948 saying the law does not talk with other health and human rights laws.
Cyclone Freddy Relocation: BCC Calls for Support
The Blantyre City Council (BCC) has pleaded with well-wishers to support the relocation exercise of Cyclone Freddy survivors from Soche to Mapanga area.
Authorities Under Fire Over Nsanje Market Project
Nsanje Civil Society Network is on authorities’ neck demanding action on completion of Nsanje boma market project.
