Mangochi Archives

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… ...

Ugandan national gets nine years in jail over firearm

Jan 10, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

The Mangochi Principal Resident Magistrate court sitting in Zomba yesterday sentenced a 44-year-old Ugandan national, Mwenyi Abdullah, to 9 years imprisonment for being found in possession of a firearm and for illegal entry into Malawi.… ...

Child drowns in dam in Mangochi

Jan 10, 2023 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A 10-year-old boy identified as Bruno Chinziri drowned on Sunday in Nalikokote Dam where he went to swim with his friends. Mangochi Police Station Publicist Sub Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi said the incident happened within… ...

Businessperson shoots himself in Mangochi

Jan 08, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A businessperson identified as Farouk Jussab Maluk has died after shooting himself with a gun at Ndata location in Mangochi. Maluk who owned Tools and Components Glass Shop committed suicide yesterday at his home. Mangochi… ...

Admarc cashier allegedly steals K9.8 million

Dec 17, 2022 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A 43-year-old cashier based at Kawinga Admarc Depot in Mangochi is in Police custody on allegations that he stole a sum of K9.8 million after selling 32,900 kilograms of maize. The cashier identified as Maganizo… ...

Monkey Bay Police community policing sector donates to students with albinism

Dec 04, 2022 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Monkey Bay Police through Community Policing sector has donated assorted items to students with albinism in Mangochi. Monkey Bay Police Community Policing Coordinator, Sub Inspector Masautso Katemera said his office decided to donate sugar and… ...

Three arrested for accusing woman of practising witchcraft

Nov 13, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police at Monkey Bay in Mangochi have arrested three people for allegedly charging a woman with witchcraft, detaining the woman and assaulting her. Monkey Bay Police Station Publicist Alice Sichali identified the suspects as Dereck… ...