Phalombe Archives

No one is demanding my resignation – Mchacha

Mar 30, 2018 Chikondi Magalasi 1 &

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Southern Region governor Charles Mchacha says calls for him to step down from his position have originated from the ruling party’s opponents. Mchacha said this in an interview with Malawi24 on… ...

Phalombe MPs, councillors reject stadium project

Mar 21, 2018 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

…As they hike honoraria by 25% Phalombe Councillors and legislators have rejected a proposal to construct a stadium in the district claiming it will not be making enough money to meet their new honoraria demands.… ...

Traditional leaders seek to end early marriages

Mar 13, 2018 Martha Chikoti 2 &

Traditional leaders in Phalombe and Thyolo have joined hands in the fight against early marriages which is rampant in the two districts. Speaking to local media, Traditional Authority Mchilamwela said as community leaders they will… ...

Police officers accused of stealing fuel

Mar 09, 2018 Chikondi Magalasi 7 &

People who do businesses in Phalombe have accused police officers of stealing and selling resources meant for tightening security in the district. Vendors in the district made the accusations on Thursday during a stakeholders meeting… ...

Health worker found with drugs at his house

Mar 01, 2018 Chikondi Magalasi 19 &

Malawi Police in Phalombe have arrested a 37 year old man for being found with drugs and other medical items worth over a million Kwacha. The suspect has been identified as Hopkins Mkwate who works… ...

Man jailed for attempting to overthrow a chief

Feb 23, 2018 Mike Lyson Zgambo 4 &

Phalombe first grade magistrate court has sentenced a man to two years for uttering false document in a bid to dethrone a traditional leader. The convict has been identified as Frank Nachithi aged 54. Phalombe… ...

Fights over CDF derailing development – NGO

Jan 28, 2018 Chikondi Magalasi 2 &

A non-governmental organisation has said disagreements between Members of Parliament (MPs) and councillors over Constituency Development Fund (CDF) are derailing development. This comes at a time when many Malawians have also been suggesting that development… ...