Fishing Archives

Police officers kill three fishermen

Feb 14, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Two Police officers on Saturday killed three fishermen and injured two others on Lake Chilwa in Zomba Malawi Police spokesperson James Kadadzera has confirmed the shooting in a statement today. According to Kadadzera, Mchenga Beach… ...

Crocodile kills fisherman in Nkhata Bay

Sep 16, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

A 68-year-old fisherman has been killed by a crocodile at Lweya River in Nkhata Bay. Nkhata Bay police publicist Kondwani James said the incident is believed to have occurred between September 12-15 when the dead… ...

Concerns over future of fishing in Lake Malawi

Mar 16, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Kondwani Magombo - MANA Pact Malawi has warned that the future of fishing in Lake Malawi remains bleak as rules and regulations for managing the lake’s biodiversity and ecosystem are not being fully followed. Malawi… ...

Residents destroy fishing boats over fisherman’s death

Oct 16, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Angry villagers in Mangochi have destroyed fishing boats and other items worth over K9 million after a fisherman drowned on Lake Malawi. The incident occurred on Sunday at Mtola fishing beach, Traditional Authority Lulanga in… ...

Govt closes fishing season

Nov 03, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 15 &

The Malawi Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has closed the fishing season in some lakes and rivers in the country. This is according to the ministry's press statement which was released on Wednesday.… ...

Illegal fishing on Malawi lakes haunt authorities

Nov 25, 2015 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Department of Fisheries in Mangochi district has asked fishermen in the district who fish on Lake Malombe to observe the close season. An official from Mangochi District Fisheries Department, Denard Kaphuka said it is… ...