Month: March 2023 Posts

Concerned citizens cancel Monday demos

Mar 16, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A group of concerned citizens led by Bon Kalindo has cancelled anti-government demonstrations slated for Monday due to Cyclone Freddy which has hit Malawi’s southern part. The group through Kalindo disclosed about the development on… ...

Cyclone Freddy: Chakwera declares 14 days of mourning

Mar 16, 2023 Martha Chikoti 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has declared 14 days of mourning following the death of 225 people due to Cyclone Freddy. Chakwera made the declaration in a national address last night. He said during the first seven… ...

Death toll from Cyclone Freddy reaches 225

Mar 15, 2023 Russell Kondowe 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 Russell Kondowe 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 Russell Kondowe 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 Russell Kondowe 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.… ...

Cyclone Freddy: 66 people die in Malawi

Mar 13, 2023 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Cyclone Freddy which landed in Malawi yesterday has caused 66 deaths in the Southern Region of Malawi. According to Malawi Red Cross, over 16 people are missing and more than 2115 have been affected by… ...