Dowa Archives

Burundian woman killed on Christmas Eve at Dzaleka

Dec 26, 2016 Bright Malenga 1 &

A 34 year-old Burundian woman was murdered on Christmas Eve at Dzaleka refugee camp in Dowa district, police say. Dowa Police Public Relations Officer Richard Kaponda told Malawi24 that the woman, Esparance Niyomugabo, was on… ...

Driver dies after car overturns

Dec 20, 2016 Bright Malenga 0 &

A driver has died after his vehicle crashed in Dowa district on Sunday. The driver was travelling from Salima to Lilongwe when one of the vehicle’s tyres burst leading to the crash. The driver Isaya… ...

Woman jailed for wounding ex’s daughter

Dec 18, 2016 Bright Malenga 0 &

Dowa First Grade Magistrate Court has sentenced a 20 year-old woman to three years in prison for wounding her ex’s daughter. The convict, Precious Kapala, pierced the rib region of the 4-year-old girl Mercy Kaweta… ...

Dowa Police intensify security for festive season

Dec 12, 2016 Bright Malenga 7 &

Police in Dowa have intensified security during this festive period in order to reduce crime. The police are among other activities conducting sweeping exercises, patrols, and intensive traffic checks. Dowa Police Public Relations Officer Richard… ...