Drowning Archives

Man dies after drowning in Mzimba

Mar 20, 2022 Baxter Mkumba 0 &

A man identified as Elmon Psyela Zimba has died after drowning in Rukuru River in Mzimba district. A family member told Malawi24 that Zimba was on his way to Ngalaweni in the district and was… ...

Fisherman drowns in Lake Malawi

Mar 13, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A 32-year-old fisherman died on Saturday after he drowned in Lake Malawi at Monkey Bay in Mangochi District. Monkey Bay Police Station Publicist Sergeant Alice Sichali has identified the deceased as Dan Kamulete of Khalira… ...

College of Accountancy student drowns in Lake Malawi

Mar 07, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A 21-year-old Malawi College of Accountancy student died on Sunday after he drowned in Lake Malawi at Monkey Bay in Mangochi District. Monkey Bay Police Station Publicist Sergeant Alice Sichali identified the deceased as Solomon… ...

Man drowns in Rumphi river

Feb 09, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Sopani Ng'ambi A sombre mood has engulfed the Kumwenda family in Rumphi following the death of 35-year-old Patson Kumwenda who drowned in Rumphi River. According to Rumphi Police Public Relation Officer, Sergeant Tupeliwe Kabwilo,… ...

Two men drown in Embangweni Dam

Oct 18, 2021 Baxter Mkumba 0 &

Community members at Embangweni trading centre in Mzimba have retrieved bodies of two young men who drowned in Embangweni Dam on Sunday. Villagers said the two young men were part of a group of eight… ...

Unima law student drowns in Nakawale River

Oct 17, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A 26-year-old third year law student at University of Malawi has drowned at Nakawale River in Mangochi after stepping on a slippery stone when he was bathing. The man has been identified as Noel Kazembe… ...

Seven-year-old boy drowns in Nambuma River

Aug 11, 2021 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

A seven-year-old boy has died after drowning in Nambuma river in Lilongwe. The deceased has been identified as Chisomo Hardwell, 7, who hailed from Chibanda village in the area of Traditional Authority Kayembe in Dowa… ...

Two fishermen missing on Lake Malawi

May 06, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A search operation has been launched to find two fishermen who have gone missing after their boat capsized on Lake Malawi in Mangochi. Eastern Region Police Headquarters, Assistant Public Relations Officer Sergeant Tionge Kayenda has… ...

95-year-old man drowns in Dowa

Apr 01, 2021 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

A 95-year-old man identified as Medisoni Ndolo was found dead in a river in Dowa yesterday. Police say he drowned while coming from a drinking joint. Mponela police station publicist Inspector Kaitano Lubrino said Medisoni… ...

Three-year-old girl drowns in Kasungu

Feb 21, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By: Topson Banda. A three-year-old girl has died after drowning in a well in Kasungu District. The deceased has been identified as Lifnet Phiri. Kasungu Police deputy spokesperson, Miracle Mkozi, said the incident occurred on… ...

Teen drowns in Rumphi river

Feb 05, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

A 14-year-old boy has died after drowning in Rumphi River at Luwuchi area in Rumphi. According to Police, the deceased identified as Shadreck Mtawali drowned on Wednesday this week. Police report says Mtawali together with… ...

Three-year-old girl drowns in Kasungu

Jan 21, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda A three-year-old girl in Kasungu has died after drowning in Chitete river near Kasungu Dam. The incident occurred on January 19, 2021. Kasungu police Deputy spokesperson, Miracle Mkozi has identified the deceased… ...

Two children drown in Mponela

Jan 15, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda. Two children aged 5 and 6 have died at Mponela in Dowa after drowning in a well. The two have been identified as Junior Nelson Charles, 5, and Shadreck Benson, 6, both… ...

Three children drown in Lilongwe

Jan 04, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Three children aged from 6 to 11 drowned on Saturday at Matseketa stream in Lilongwe. Public Relations Officer Lilongwe Police Station Sub Inspector Joseph Kachikho identified the three as Jabali Mussa aged 9, Wanda Kulinji… ...

Boy dies after drowning in dam

Nov 08, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

A 9-year-old boy in Thyolo district has died after he drowned at Conforzi Dam where he went fishing. Deputy publicist for Thyolo police sergeant Rebecca Kashoti has identified the boy as Devis Makanye from Mbeluko… ...