Mzuzu is the capital of Malawi's Northern Region and is the third largest city by population in Malawi. The city has 221,272 residents and 20,000 commuters with about 1.7 million people in its metropolitan area. It is situated in Mzimba District. Mzuzu lies in a gap in the Viphya Mountains, and the agricultural region surrounding the city specializes in tea, rubber and coffee cultivation. The Viphya Plantation south of the city is the largest man-made forest in Africa, and the Lunyangwa and Kaning'ina forest preserves are east of the city.
Rumphi United Football Club is a Malawian football club based in Rumphi, Northern region of Malawi. They play their home matches at the Rumphi Stadium– the road on which the ground is located. The club is currently a member of the TNM Super League.
Luwinga is a town north of Mzuzu city in Mzimba District, Malawi and forms part of the Mzuzu municipality. Institutions found in Luwinga include the third biggest referral hospital in Malawi, Mzuzu Central Hospital and Mzuzu University.
Katawa is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi. It is located in the Northern Region of the Mzuzu. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, Mchengautuba, Chiwavi and Chibanja. It is home to the Malawi's gospel singers, the Katawa Singers.
Zolozolo is a densely populated township in Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi. It is located north of Mzuzu. The township is reported to have massive gang activities and high levels of accident. It is known for its lively markets and rich cultural scene.
Hilda Ulola, popularly known as Hilco, is a Malawian Afro pop singer. She was born on 14 February 1995 in a family of six children in Blantyre. She started doing music when she was young and became more active in music in 2015 and managed to release 4 songs in that year such as Ekizakitile, Chekecheke, Ndalema and Khofotabo (comfortable).
Nkhorongo(Tumbuka: Scattered trees) is a residential town in Luwinga, Mzuzu. It is located North of Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi. It is a home to a regional team, Nkhorongo United Team, as well as Nkholongo FC.
Area 1B is a residential town in Luwinga, Mzuzu. It is located in the Northern Region of Malawi It’s known for its beautiful landscapes and serene environment, as well as the area is also home to several parks and recreational facilities. The town is home to Area 1B FC. In 2018, about 320 people in Area 1B lost their homes following heavy rains that the City experienced.
Katoto is a residential town in Mzuzu known for its lively markets and rich cultural scene. It is located South of Mzuzu City in the Northern Region of Malawi. It’s home to several businesses, colleges and shopping centers such as St. John Of God Institute Of Vocational Training.
Inkosi Ya Makhosi M'mbelwa I (1841–1891) was the king of the Ngoni and Tumbuka people of Malawi, Zambia and Tanzania of the Jere Ngoni Clan from 1857 to 1891. He was the first born son of King Zwangendaba Jele. His mother was Queen Munene of present-day Eswatini. He passed away in May 1983. The current king of the Ngoni is his grandson, M'Mbelwa V.
Lazaro Mkhosi Chikupizga Jele, or simply Inkosi Ya Makhosi M'mbelwa II (1860–1959) was the king of the Ngoni and Tumbuka people of Malawi, Zambia and Tanzania of the Jere Ngoni Clan who ruled from 1857 to 1891. He was the first born son of King M'Mbelwa I. His grandmother was Queen Munene of present-day Eswatini. He passed away in May 1959 and left the position to his first born son, M'Mbelwa III. His grandson, M'Mbelwa V, is the current king
Inkosi Ya Makhosi Gwaza Jele (1791–1857) was the king of the Ngoni and Tumbuka people of Malawi, Zambia and Tanzania of the Jere Ngoni Clan from 1815 to 1857. He was the first born son of King Zwangendaba Hlatshwayo Jele. He passed away in July 1957 and his son, M'Mbelwa I, inherited his position the same year. The current king of the Ngoni is his great-grandson, M'Mbelwa V.
Zwangendaba Gwaza kaZiguda Jele Gumbi, commonly known as Zwangendaba (1785–1848) was the first king of the Ngoni and Tumbuka people of Malawi, Zambia and Tanzania of the Jere Ngoni Clan from 1815 to 1857. He passed away in July 1848 and his son, Gwaza Jele, inherited his position soon after his death. He was the older brother of Somkhanda kaZiguda Jele who was also known as Gumbi and founded the Gumbi clan in Kwazulu-Natal in areas of Pongola.
Abraham John Simama is a Malawian preacher and businessman. He is the chairman of the Simama group of companies. He is also the owner of Simama Hotel, an international standard hotel located in the capital city of Malawi, Lilongwe. Simama is the chairman of the Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) and owns the Simama Premier League, as well as Simama General Dealers.
Thoko Katimba, also spelled Thocco Katimba, is a Malawian gospel singer, songwriter and businessman. He released his first debut song in 1999 titled Asayansi bodza that gained him national recognition. He released his first debut album titled Unasankha Ndani and this was the album the audience mistook his voice and name for a lady.
Chibanja is a populated township in the city of Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi. The town is home to Mzuzu Airport, the biggest airport in the Northern Region of international quality and third biggest in Malawi.
Chibavi is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi. It is located in Mzuzu city. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, Mchengautuba, Chiputula. The area is highly known for its violence.
Moyale is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi. It is located inside Mzuzu city in Mzimba District. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, and Chiputula. The town is home to the Moyale Football Club and Moyale Barracks.
Mzuzu Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Mzuzu, Malawi. The stadium is mostly for football matches, on club level by Moyale Barracks FC of the Super League of Malawi and other various sport activities. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 spectators.
