Minister of Health Atupele Muluzi said on Thursday that government is committed to promote the health of Malawians by ensuring that people in rural areas have access to health services within their reach. Muluzi said this at Mthike Village, Traditional Authority Ngolongoliwa in Thyolo when he visited a site that has been identified for construction […]
Thyolo Thava member of Parliament (MP) Mary Thom Navicha (Democratic Progressive Party-DPP) has sing praises to President Peter Mutharika’s commitment to infrastructure development, particulary in Thyolo district. Making a constituency statement in Parliament, outspoken Navicha commended Mutharika for the “unprecedented development” which her constituents are enjoying. “On behalf of Thyolo Thava, I say, thank you Mr President and […]
Vincent Wandale, who claims to be the supreme leader, founder and trustee of People’s Land Organisation (PLO), will Thursday hold an address to set date for swearing-in ceremony of his “government” of Thyolo and Mulanje districts as an independent State known as African Traditionalists Republic of the United States of Thyolo and Mulanje. Wandale will […]
Malawi President Peter Mutharika’s long-time Special Adviser and former aide, Ben Phiri, on Sunday officially launched a K10 million sports trophy during with a colourful ceremony which took place on Sunday at Thyolo Community Centre Ground. The competition will be played in three categories which include primary, secondary school and district level. The former presidential top aide becomes […]
Malawi President Peter Mutharika’s long-time Special Adviser and former aide, Ben Phiri, has organised a K10 million Football, Netball , Athletics and Bawo trophy which is expected to be launched on Sunday October 8 2017 at Thyolo Community Centre ground. The competition will be played in three categories which include primary, secondary school and district level. The former […]
There was drama at Thyolo District Council Offices when a couple with a big age difference went to register their marriage at the District Registrar’s Office attracting people’s attention in the process. The couple was greeted with jubilation from members of staff from the council and other community members as the two walked side by […]
Councilors in Thyolo have accused their Members of Parliament (MP) for diverting development projects to suit their personal goals. The councilors made the remarks Thursday at the boma where Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) presented to the councilors and selected District Executive Committee members a master plan for the Malawi Rural Electrification Program (MAREP) phase […]
A four year old child identified as Hastings Nyowela is receiving treatment at Thyolo District Hospital after his biological mother scalded his palms as a punishment for eating cooked pigeon peas. Thyolo Police Station Officer Superintendent Bostons Amanzi confirmed the development, saying the incident happened on September 6, 2017 in the area of Traditional Authority […]
Thyolo magistrate court has said it is overwhelmed by the number of defilement cases being registered a development which it says needs intervention. “We handle defilement cases almost on daily basis. We have not done research on why there has been an increase on these cases. Other partners can help to establish the cause and […]
Malawi Police in Thyolo are keeping in custody a taxi operator and three other men for allegedly stealing over MK1 million at Chipiku Stores and robbing Airtel and TNM airtime from a dealer using rifles at the Boma. Thyolo Police Station Officer (SO) Bostons Amanzi confirmed the arrest. He said the taxi operator identified as […]
About 42 people have been admitted at Thyolo District Hospital where they are receiving treatment after allegedly drinking locally brewed porridge also known as ‘thobwa’ in vernacular which is believed to have contained a poisonous substance. Both the police and the hospital administration have since confirmed the development saying the admitted people who range from […]
Two Members of Parliament (MP) from Thyolo have asked the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to consider changing the names of their constituencies. Dr Allan Chiyembekeza who represents Thyolo South West requested that the name of his constituency becomes Thyolo -Masambanjati whilst McJay Salijeni of Thyolo South wants his constituency to be known as Thyolo-Thekerani. The […]
The partnership between Airtel Malawi and the country’s education sector continues to thrive as the leading mobile company in partnership with Blantyre Press Club (BPC) donated 80 desks worth K5 million to Nyodola Primary School in Thyolo District. Airtel Malawi corporate social responsibility (CSR) manager Norah Chavula-Chirwa said they hope the donation will sets a […]
Malawi Police are hunting for a famous businessman in Thyolo who is on the run after allegedly killing a person with albinism. Police confirmed the death of 17 year old Sunganani Pensulo. The police say the businessman Willard Mikayele of Chief Nsabwe’s area allegedly enticed Pensulo with biscuits and juice into the house of the […]
People’s Land Organisation (PLO) leader Vincent Wandale on Tuesday walked from court after Senior Resident Magistrate Thoko Soko handed him a 18-month suspended sentence. He was convicted last Thursday on three counts of conspiracy to commit a misdemeanour, unauthorised use of land and criminal trespass in which the court has convicted him but his accomplice, […]
Senior Chief Ngolongoliwa of Thyolo has welcomed the conviction of People’s Land Organisation (PLO) leader Vincent Wandale, saying it is a landmark in fight against impunity for land grabbers. Wandale was convicted by the Blantyre Magistrate’s Court Thursday on three counts of conspiracy to commit a misdemeanour, unauthorised use of land and criminal trespass. Ngongoliwa […]
The Blantyre Magistrate’s Court on Thursday found People’s Land Organisation (PLO) leader Vincent Wandale guilty on three counts of conspiracy to commit a misdemeanour, unauthorised use of land and criminal trespass in which the court has convicted him but acquitted his accomplice, Tendai Nsikita, of the same charges. Wandale was arrested on September 3 in Lilongwe in connection […]
Self proclaimed leader of Peoples Land Organisation Vincent Wandale will on November 3 know whether he has a case to answer or not. The court on Tuesday wound up the case and the Blantyre senior Magistrate Thokozani Soko said she will make her determination next month. Wandale’s lawyer Goba Chipeta was upbeat his clients, Wandale […]