Lake Malawi Archives

Overloaded vessel on Lake Malawi was spotted operating on Lake Malawi and its pictures went viral on social media

Captain nabbed for overloading vessel

Sep 23, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

Police in Nkhata-Bay district have arrested Francis Foloma aged 74, for overloading a vessel which operates on Lake Malawi between Nkhata-Bay and Likoma. The arrest was made by Nkhata-Bay police in conjunction with Likoma Police… ...

Malawians asked not to buy juvenile fish

Sep 13, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

The Department of Fisheries has asked Malawians to stop buying juvenile Chambo in order to protect fish in Lake Malawi and discourage illegal fishing practices. This comes as Refresh Project- Pact Malawi has unveiled a… ...

Lake users warned to follow precautionary measures tonight

Sep 12, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological services has warned all lake users to take precautionary measures tonight and tomorrow as Mwera winds are expected to blow over Lake Malawi at a speed of 35km/h.… ...

The Struggle for Sustainability and Biodiversity of Lake Malawi

Aug 29, 2023 Takondwa Banda 0 &

Lake Malawi is facing significant challenges when it comes to sustainability and biodiversity. As one of the largest and deepest freshwater lakes in the world, Lake Malawi is not only a crucial natural resource but… ...

Govt postpones MV Ilala maintenance to December

Aug 09, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Government has postponed MV Ilala's maintenance to December this year, allowing the vessel to continue operating on Lake Malawi. The vessel's surveyor safety certificate expired on 4 August this year and it was expected… ...

Ilala users concerned as operations are suspended in Likoma

Aug 04, 2023 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

Water transport users in Likoma have expressed concern over the suspension of MV Ilala operations on Lake Malawi as it has to go for refit programme in Monkey Bay. Speaking in an interview Thursday, Director… ...

Mota-Engil’s machine operator drowns in Lake Malawi

Jul 26, 2023 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

A Mota-Engil machine operator was found dead and floating in Lake Malawi at the new jetty construction site in Likoma District. Likoma Police Station Public Relations Officer (PRO), Sergeant Enala Kalua said Fredrick Kathumba, 43,… ...

Fisherman drowns in Lake Malawi in Nkhata Bay

Jul 17, 2023 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

A 24-year-old man who has been identified as Timothy Banda has drowned in Lake Malawi in Nkhata Bay District after the canoe he was sailing in while fishing capsized. According to a report filed at… ...

Govt stopped from borrowing K105 billion for Salima-Lilongwe Water Project

May 06, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Khato Civils equipment Forum for National Development (FND) has been granted an injunction stopping Malawi Government from borrowing K105 billion from NBS Bank and National Bank of Malawi for the Salima-Lilongwe Water Project which was… ...

Parliamentary committee hails construction of fish landing sites

Apr 04, 2023 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Chairperson for the Parliamentary Committee on Transport and Public works Enock Phale has hailed the progress of construction of fish landing sites and fishing processing facilities in Salima District saying they will add value to… ...

Nkhata-Bay Fisheries Office appeals to fishermen to adopt aquaculture

Feb 25, 2023 Kenneth Mkandawire 0 &

Authorities at Nkhata-bay Fisheries department which is under the Ministry of Natural Resources have called upon fishermen to embrace fish farming as one way of curbing overfishing which is highly contributing to the dwindling population… ...

Solar power ends long walks in search of water for villagers in Mangochi

Jan 11, 2023 Macmillan Mhone 0 &

Mangochi is popular for its beaches along Lake Malawi but in many villages in the district, access to safe and clean water remains a major challenge. This means long walks to open and contaminated water… ...

Former Botswana leader visits Kamuzu Mausoleum, Lake Malawi

Nov 19, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Khama at Kamuzu's burial place Former President of Botswana Seretse Khama Ian Khama is in Malawi and has so far visited Lake Malawi and the burial place of Former Malawi President Hastings Kamuzu Banda. In… ...

Missing boat: 13 people rescued

Nov 12, 2022 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

Thirteen people have been rescued by a search team and fishermen from Chizi Fishing Camp from an MV Ubale boat which was Friday afternoon sailing from Likoma Island to Nkhata Bay. Nkhata Bay Police Spokesperson,… ...

Boat carrying 21 people goes missing on Lake Malawi

Nov 12, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

MV Ubale has gone missing on Lake Malawi between Likoma Island and Nkhatabay. The boat left Likoma on Friday afternoo with 21 people on board. The owner of the boat, Shadreck Mpata, has told Zodiak… ...