Drowning Archives

7-year-old girl drowns in river

Nov 25, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A Standard One learner aged seven drowned on Thursday at Chigumulire River in Chiradzulu. The district’s police publicist Vincent Khola identified the girl as Aida Makwete, who was a Standard One learner at Nsoni Primary… ...

Four children drown in Shire River

Oct 28, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Four children aged between two and four have died after drowning at the upstream side of the Tedzani Power Station Pond on the Shire River. According to the Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) which runs the… ...

Man drowns in Rumphi

Apr 04, 2019 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

A man aged 36 died on Sunday Rumphi after falling into Lunyina River the district. The man has been identified as Active Chipaza Gondwe. According to deputy PRO for Rumphi Police, Tupeliwe Kabwilo, the man… ...

Chikwawa floods kill six

Mar 08, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Following the heavy downpour which has hit most parts of the country, six people have been confirmed dead in floods that have rocked Chikwawa. Confirming the development was Chikwawa police public relations officer, Constable Foster… ...

Woman drowns in flooded river

Feb 13, 2019 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

A 70-year-old woman identified as Ireen Ngwira has drowned in Mbiriwizi River in Chozoli Rumphi. Ngwira met her fate during morning hours of February 11, 2019, as she was on her way home from a… ...

Boy, 2, drowns in stream

Jan 30, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A two-year-old boy died on Monday in Mangochi after he and his six-year-old sister were washed away in a stream. The incident occurred on Monday at around 10AM at Kasanga village in the area of… ...

Student swept away by flooded Mudi River

Jan 19, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A 19-year-old student in Namiwawa Township in Blantyre died on Thursday afternoon after being washed away in Mudi River while coming from school. Confirming the development was Blantyre police deputy publicist Sub Inspector Dorrah Chathyoka… ...

Police warn of drowning risks

Dec 12, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

With the onset of the rainy season, Police in the commercial city of Blantyre have warned residents in the city of the dangers of drowning. According to Blantyre police publicist, Sub Inspector Augustus Nkhwazi, police… ...

Two boys drown in stream

Sep 01, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Two boys aged 16 and 15 have died after drowning in a stream in Kasungu district. Police have identified the two as Joshua Banda and Gerald Manda. Kasungu Police spokesperson Namwaza said the incident occurred… ...

Two girls from same family drown

May 25, 2018 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Two teenagers from the same family have died in Mzimba after drowning in a dam. The two have been identified as Bettie and Lyness Mvalo. They were both aged 14. According to reports, the girls… ...

Man drowns at friend’s birthday party

Apr 23, 2018 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A 22-year-old man drowned in a swimming pool at his friend’s birthday party in Lilongwe on Saturday. Police have identified the man as Shamm Chitibu who drowned in a swimming pool at Kortarsia Lodge in… ...

Man drowns in flooded river

Apr 22, 2018 Bright Malenga 0 &

A 43-year-old man has died in Karonga after drowning in a flooded river. The body of the man, Medson Mweneloghe, was found floating in Kasantha river in Chimalawanthu village in the area of Traditional Authority… ...

Boy drowns in pond

Mar 12, 2018 Bright Malenga 3 &

A boy aged 8 in Mangochi has died after drowning in a fish pond. The incident occurred at lba village in the area of traditional authority Katuli in Mangochi district. Mangochi police deputy spokesperson Amina… ...

Teenager drowns in Lake Malawi

Mar 06, 2018 Mike Lyson Zgambo 7 &

A 14 year old boy died on Monday after drowning at Chilambwe fishing camp in Nkhatabay. According to his father, the boy, Amon Chiumia, wanted to meet friends who went fishing on the lake. Unfortunately,… ...

Illovo dam swallows man

Feb 12, 2018 Luke Bisani 0 &

A man aged 33 in Nkhotakota district has died after getting drowned at a Dwangwa Illovo dam. The deceased Gabriel Zimba is reported to have left his house for fishing on February 8 at the… ...