Mangochi Archives

Lightning continue claiming lives in Malawi: kills fisherman in Mangochi

Jan 20, 2017 Bright Malenga 22 &

A 21 year-old fisherman identified as Salanje Thomas has died after being struck by lightning while fishing on Monday in Mangochi district. Confirming the development to Malawi24, Mangochi Police Deputy Spokesperson Amina Daudi said the… ...

Lakeshore communities misusing mosquito nets

Jan 19, 2017 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 2 &

Despite government’s efforts to curb the deadly malaria in Malawi, the efforts seem to have hit the wall as people who stay in lakeshore areas are misusing the mosquito nets. This has been revealed following… ...

Two arrested over medical drugs

Jan 12, 2017 Bright Malenga 10 &

Two men are in Mangochi Police custody after they were found selling medical drugs without licence. The two have been identified as Juma Adam and Tenson Mulonda. Confirming the development to Malawi24, Mangochi police deputy… ...

3 year-old boy drowns in dam

Jan 07, 2017 Bright Malenga 0 &

A three year-old boy identified as Blessings Sakalani has died after he drowned in a dam which is situated within Malembo Trading Centre in Mangochi District. Mangochi Police deputy spokesperson Amina Daudi said the deceased… ...

Electric shock kills man in Mangochi

Jan 04, 2017 Bright Malenga 26 &

A 35 year-old man identified as Patrick Mapimba has died after stepping on a live wire in Mangochi district. Reports that Malawi24 has gathered from Mangochi Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Amina Daudi shows that… ...

Man arrested over mosquito nets

Dec 31, 2016 Bright Malenga 14 &

Police in Mangochi district are keeping in custody a 48 year-old man for being found with bales of stolen mosquito nets. The man identified as Allie lssah was arrested by officers from Makokola Police Unit… ...

Cyclist hit to death in Mangochi

Dec 29, 2016 Bright Malenga 10 &

A cyclist has been hit to death by a speeding vehicle in Mangochi district. The deceased has been identified as Thom Buleya. The accident happened on Tuesday, 27 December at Nabale area which is along… ...