News In Southern Region (3211)
Village Headman Jailed 14 Years for Defilement in BK
A first-grade magistrate’s court in Balaka has convicted and sentenced 43-year-old Village Headman Mbodzole to 14 years Imprisonment with Hard Labor (IHL) for defiling a 14-year-old girl.
Five Win in BSM Fundraiser Competition
Five people have won bibles and smartphones in the ongoing Bible Society of Malawi (BSM)’s Jireh Bible House Fundraiser competition.
GLOHOMO Supports Thyolo Social Protection Workers
Global Hope Mobilization (GLOHOMO) has donated 17 motorcycles and 230 pushbikes worth K100 million to social protection volunteers in Thyolo district.
11 Removed from Payroll on Alleged COVID-19 Issues
Eleven employees of Limbuli Tea Estate Company, a subsidiary of Eastern Produce Malawi Limited and were advised to go for self- isolation on suspicion that they were contacts of COVID-19 cases were removed from payroll.
Encroachment Blamed for Crocodile Attacks
The Department of National Parks and Wildlife has attributed rampant cases of crocodile attacks in the Lower Shire to people's tendency of encroaching the river banks.
COFO Rolls Out Counseling Program for Children
A local organization in Chikwawa has rolled out a counselling program targeting youth and children to remain focused after the closure of school due to COVID 19.
Misinformation Barrier in Project Implementation - Report
A community score card report which has been released by Phalombe Youth Arms Organization (PYAO) has singled out misinformation as a serious anomaly in the implementation of development initiatives in Phalombe.
GIZ, Fair Trade Africa Bails Out Sugarcane Farmers
About 800 sugarcane farmers in Chikwawa have received a big relief after GIZ through Fair Trade Africa bankrolled K34 million to support local relief, resilience and recovery initiatives to alleviate challenges posed by COVID-19.
Court Convicts Defiler in Chikwawa
The First Grade Magistrate’s Court in Chikwawa has referred the case file of a 38-year-old man to the Chief Resident Magistrate’s in Blantyre for sentencing after as it convicted Mr. Lenald Kanyama on two counts of defilement and abduction.
Illovo Sugar Company Commits K100 Mn in COVID-19 Fight
Presidential declaration of State of Disaster continues receiving positive response following a K100 million contribution from Illovo Sugar Company Malawi towards COVID-19 fight.
