Authorities in Thyolo say defilement cases have reached an alarming level as statistics show almost three minors are being abused weekly in the district.

People from Bvumbwe, Thukuta, Chimaliro and Khonjeni in Thyolo should brace for more years of covering long distances to access justice at the district magistrate court since government has not included construction and rehabilitation of dilapidated lower courts in the areas until 2025.

National coordinator for Team Adventure Malawi Kondwani Chamwala has tipped government to invest in under-developed but unique tourism sites which have potential to turn around the economy of the country.

Zodiak understands that increased negligence has cost the country huge economic fortunes after government has kept idle industrial agro-processing equipment bought in India some 14 years ago.

Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) has announced the reopening of the 2021/22 academic year for continuing students after four weeks of closure following students protest over fees issues.

Luchenza police in Thyolo have arrested a 35-year-old man, Edson Wilson, on suspicion that he attempted to abduct a boy.

Government has been urged to raise the money going to the ultra-poor under the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) program considering the rise in cost of living.

Minister of Trade and Industry Mark Katsonga has admitted that over 80 percent of imported products have flooded the country's chain stores since the manufacturing industry has collapsed.

Government is upbeat that establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) across the country will fast-track investment processes, industrialization drive and reduce prices of goods in the country.

Locals around Chilengo Health Post in Thyolo are digging deeper into their pockets for transport to access medical help since the facility's in-charge left some three months ago due to poor housing.