Fisherman Goes Missing on Lake Malawi
Police have instituted a search for a 38-year-old fisherman who went missing after going out on a fishing mission on Lake Malawi.
Karonga police have identified the missing person as Kelvin Gowa who comes from Mgoyera village in the area of traditional authority Wasambo in Karonga district.
According to police report, Molija Ndhlovi who is the father to the missing person told the police that his...
Another Rare “Mkunga” Fish Found on Lake Malawi (See Photos)
Just 9 months after a rare fish called Mkunga was discovered on Lake Malawi, another Mkunga fish has been found and pictures are making rounds on social media.
According to reports, the Mkunga fish which is also known as Mnjolo can measure up to 1.7 metres and weighs over 20kg`s if put on a scale.
The fish is among 700 rare species of fish that are...
Over 58 Kilograms of Chambo Confiscated from Nkhotakota Market over Illegal Fishing, Donated to Nkhotakota District Hosp
In a bid to end illegal fishing, the department of fisheries has confiscated over 58 kilos of baby chambo from Nkhotakota market following a patrol conducted by the fisheries enforcement section.
Rodgers Makwinja who is Nkhotakota District Fisheries Officer said illegal fishing in the district is putting Chambo species under serious threat of extinction.
He told Malawi news Agency that most fishermen are used to catch...
Man Dies After A Swim in Lake Malawi
Nkhotakota police spokesperson, Ignatius Esau has confirmed the death of a 52-year-old man who died after drowning in Lake Malawi.
The incident happened on Saturday, September 2 when the deceased identified as Mwala Chirwa visited the lake for swimming.
“Chirwa did not report back home and this prompted his relatives to start searching for him. His body was found floating dead on September 5 2017 but...
APM Reassures People to Continue With Salima – Lilongwe Lake Malawi Project
President Mutharika on Tuesday reaffirmed his government’s position that the Salima-Lilongwe Lake Malawi Project will continue.
Speaking on arrival from Blantyre, President Mutharika said that it is a matter of urgency that the project should be implemented.
‘If nothing is done, we will have a crisis, there will be no water in this city ,’said Mutharika to the gathered thousands at Biwi Triangle.
Continued the President: “We...
