Leader of Opposition in parliament Kondwani Nankhumwa has called for unity as the country commemorates 58 years of independence.

Police in Thyolo have sent a warning to Standard 8 learners against cheating in the forthcoming Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examinations slated for 13 through 15 July 2022.

Barely two weeks after Zodiak Online carried a story about the stalemate of Thyolo technical college, Minister of Labour Vera Kamtukule has tasked the central and district level technical team to refresh the K748 million contract and submit a report by Thursday this week for implementation.

A 45-year old man Owen Matchowa died on Monday in Thyolo, after he was allegedly beaten by the security guards of Naming'omba Tea Estates on suspicion that he was transporting stolen tree logs from the estate in his lorry.

Luchenza Police Station in Thyolo has registered a 1.9% decrease in crime from January to March 2022.

Traditional Authority Boyidi of Thyolo says the Unified Beneficiary Registry (UBR) will restore their respect which was eroded by corruption allegations on social protection interventions.

Some community members around Goliati Police Unit have accused police officers of soliciting money from suspects who have resorted to settle their matters with complainants by arbitration.

Teachers at Nzimbiri Primary school in Thyolo are holding a sit-in since last week Tuesday following a disagreement with one of the parents who allegedly sent magic bees to a teacher.

Education analysts have underscored the need for the government to construct more hostels and learning structures in public universities in order to give chance to many students to access tertiary education.

Security and social commentators have differed on the implications of President Lazarus Chakwera's delay to appoint a new Inspector General for the service after firing Dr. George Kainja over corruption allegations some two weeks ago.