21-Year-Old Woman Drowns in Dwangwa River
Published on November 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM by Evance Kapito
A 21-year-old woman has drowned in the Dwangwa River in Nkhotakota District, authorities have confirmed.
Nkhunga Police spokesperson Andrew Kamanga identified the victim as Melina Banda, who resided in Mbuna Village under Traditional Authority Kanyenda.
According to Kamanga, Banda left home on November 14 to deliver food to her elder sister at a rice field located across the river. She did not return, prompting a search the following day.
“Well-wishers found her body along the riverbank downstream and reported the matter to Nkhunga Police Station,” said Kamanga.
Police believe Banda was swept away by strong currents while attempting to cross the river.
The deceased hailed from Chipembele Village, Traditional Authority Kaomba in Kasungu.
