Karonga Archives

Karonga and Rumphi worst hit by cholera outbreak

May 12, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 15 &

Cholera continues to wreak havoc in the northern region with Rumphi and Karonga reportedly the worst hit. The cholera outbreak is severe at Ngara and Chilumba in Karonga lakeshore areas as well as at Chitimba… ...

Cholera upsurge haunts Ministry of Health

May 11, 2016 Martha Chikoti 2 &

The Malawi government through the ministry of health said it is determined to reduce cholera cases in Karonga district. Ministry health Spokesperson Adrian Chikumbe said this following the increase in number of cholera cases reported this… ...

Karonga residents angry with Government

Apr 28, 2016 Chimwemwe Mugwa 13 &

Communities in Karonga district have challenged government to break the silence and give an explanation on the state of affairs surrounding the proposed Kanyika Mine in Mzimba. Programs officer at the Church and Society of… ...

Malawi Police officer marries teen he raped

Apr 26, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 390 &

Bosco Manda, who is a police officer at Karonga police station, has married a 15 year-old girl he raped on several occasions, Malawi24 can reveal. Malawi24 understands that Manda was dating the victim’s older sister… ...

Two die of Cholera in Karonga

Apr 12, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 40 &

Two people have died of cholera in Karonga district this month alone as the disease continue to affect the northern region district. According to Karonga health authorities, cases of cholera in the district have risen… ...

Woman dumps a newly born baby into a toilet

Apr 09, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 46 &

There is a scare in Karonga district after a newly born baby was found dead in a toilet wrapped in a plastic bag, believed to have been dumped by an unknown woman, police say. The… ...

‘Flood victims need help’ – Karonga DC

Apr 08, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 32 &

Authorities in Karonga district have expressed concern that individuals and organisations are not helping flood victims in the district. In the Northern region rains are still falling heavily and people are being affected by floods… ...