Freedom Newspaper "The Basse grave yard situated in the outskirt of Basse, is not only the home for stray dogs, but also a potential rape ground for idle men, according to some concerned residents in the area. A grade Seven student who left home to water her garden in school narrowly escaped rape, when heavily build man forcefully tried to rape the girl. The incident occurred within the vicinity of the Basse grave yard, according to eye witnesses who spoke to the Freedom Newspaper."
Nyasa Times "Minister of Women and Child Development Kate Kainja-Kaluluma has passed away in United Kingdom. “Indeed Hon Kate Kainja Kaluluma has died,” confirmed family friends in London. The 57-year-old minister was admitted to a North England hospital – York Hospital. Diplomatic sources at Malawi High Commission in London have said arrangements are being made to send her remains to Malawi. Kainja who was Dedza South West Constituency parliamentarian flew to United Kingdom for medical attention after a long-illness. She is survived by a husband, Emanuel Kaluluma and three children."