Russell Kondowe, Author at Malawi 24

Cyclone Freddy: Death toll jumps to 438 in Malawi

Mar 18, 2023 0

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) says the death toll from Cyclone Freddy has jumped to 438 from 326. DODMA said last night that it has received fresh preliminary reports from councils, on damages… ...

Malawi gets assistance worth over K1 billion from Tanzania

Mar 17, 2023 0

Floods in Malawi following Cyclone Freddy (Image: Red Cross Malawi) Tanzania has provided cash and supplies worth US$1 million (over K1 billion) and will make available two helicopters and 100 soldiers to assist Malawi’s response… ...

Zambia donates to Malawi

Mar 17, 2023 0

Zambia has given Malawi items such as maize, beans, tents, chlorine and sanitary kits to help Cyclone Freddy survivors. Some of the items have arrived today by plane while maize and beans will arrive in… ...

Death toll from Cyclone Freddy reaches 225

Mar 15, 2023 0

Coffins containing bodies of Cyclone Freddy victims The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA) says the death toll from Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Malawi has reached 225. The number has increased from the 190 that… ...

Two thieves die in tunnel in Zomba

Mar 15, 2023 0

Two people have been found dead at Changalume Barracks in Zomba after a tunnel collapsed as they were stealing metal bars at abandoned Changalume Cement Company premises. Zomba Police Publicist Sergeant Aaron Chilala identified the… ...

Cyclone Freddy wipes out entire village in Chiradzulu

Mar 14, 2023 0

The place where the village was All houses at Mtauchira area under Traditional Authority Likoswe in Chiradzulu district have been destroyed following floods caused by Cyclone Freddy. Seven people have died while 40 people have… ...

Cyclone Freddy: Death toll rises to 190

Mar 14, 2023 0

The death toll from the impact of Cyclone Freddy in Malawi has risen to 190. Yesterday, the death toll was 99 but Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) says the number has now almost doubled.… ...