Lake Malawi kills 12 people in Likoma

A tragic boat accident on Lake Malawi has claimed the lives of 12 people near Likoma Island, with 11 bodies recovered so far.

The accident occurred when a canoe transporting passengers to board the Chilembwe vessel capsized near Jalo, close to the Likoma jetty construction site.

So far, 9 of the 11 recovered bodies have been transported to Nkhata Bay, where grieving relatives await to receive them for burial in their respective home districts.

According to Northern...