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Turkey and Syria earthquake: death toll passes 5,000

Feb 07, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The death toll from the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria yesterday has jumped to over 5,000. The magnitude 7.8 quake - the deadliest in Turkey since 1999 - hit early on Monday and was… ...

Burkinabe Catholic Brother dies in Malawi following bicycle accident

Feb 07, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A 26-year-old Roman Catholic Church Brother from Burkina Faso but based at Chezi Parish in Dowa has died after suffering injuries in a bicycle accident on Monday. The brother has been identified as Jean Frorence… ...

Over 1,400 people dead after earthquake hits Turkey, Syria

Feb 06, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Over 1,400 people have died and thousands have been injured after earthquake hit central Turkey and northwest Syria. The magnitude 7.8 quake, which hit in the early darkness of Monday morning, has also destroyed buildings… ...

Medical Assistant commits suicide in Ntcheu

Feb 06, 2023 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

A 25-year-old Medical Assistant from Kandeu Health Centre in Ntcheu in Eastern Malawi died on Saturday afternoon after taking pesticides. The man, identified as Yona Dafu, is alleged to have committed suicide due to reasons… ...

Two die after vehicle swept away in Mzimba

Feb 05, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Two people have died after flood water swept away their vehicle along Enukweni River in Mzimba on Saturday afternoon. Mzuzu police spokesperson Paul Tembo has identified the two as Penjani Kanyimbo who was driving and… ...

Man killed over witchcraft allegations

Feb 03, 2023 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Police in Nkhata Bay District have launched a manhunt for suspects who allegedly set ablaze a 65-year-old man over witchcraft allegations at Thotomsinje in the district. The deceased has been identified as Joseph Mphande of… ...

Boy drowns in Lirangwe River in Chiradzulu

Feb 01, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A 15-year-old boy identified as Happy John has drowned in flooded Lirangwe River in Chiradzulu, southern Malawi. It is reported that the parents of Happy left their son home and went to Mbulumbuzi Market to… ...