Zolozolo, Mzuzu Explained

Zolozolo, Mzuzu
Pushpin Map:Malawi
Pushpin Label:Zolozolo
Coordinates:-11.4361°N 34.0228°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Malawi
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Northern Region, Malawi
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name3:Mzuzu
Subdivision Type4:Main Place
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1960
Government Type:Unitary presidential republic
Leader Title:Councillor
Area Total Km2:14.00
Population Total:188329
Population As Of:2018
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Racial makeup (2018)
Demographics1 Title1:Black African
Demographics1 Info1:98.0%
Demographics1 Title2:Asian
Demographics1 Info2:1.0%
Demographics1 Title3:White
Demographics1 Info3:1.0%
Demographics Type2:First languages (2018)
Demographics2 Title1:Tumbuka
Demographics2 Info1:91.0%
Demographics2 Title2:Chewa
Demographics2 Info2:5.0%
Demographics2 Title3:Tonga
Demographics2 Info3:2.0%
Demographics2 Title4:Other
Demographics2 Info4:2.0%
Timezone1:CAT
Utc Offset1:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code (street)
Postal2 Code Type:PO box
Area Code Type:+265

Zolozolo is a densely populated township in Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] It is located north of Mzuzu.[6] [7] The township is reported to have massive gang activities and high levels of accident.[8] [9] [10] It is known for its lively markets and rich cultural scene.

Geography

Zolozolo is located in the outskirts of Mzuzu close to other residential places such as Ching'ambu and Chiputula.

Hospitals, clinics and police stations

Zolozolo is home to several local and private hospitals, clinics and police stations. Notable clinics include:

Sports

Zolozolo has several local sports teams that play different sporting games.[12] Some notable sport games in Zolozolo include football.[13] Some teams include:

Zolozolo United

Zolozolo United is a team that plays on behalf of the community. It plays with different nearby teams. In 2016, Simama League outfited Zolozolo United for the FISD Challenge Cup after beating Dwangwa Town Hammers of the Chipuku League by 1-0 in the round of 16 at Mzuzu Stadium.

Schools

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stringer . Patricia Mtungila-MEC . 2019-05-16 . Shadow councilor urges ‘forgotten’ Zolozolo to vote for Chakwera Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-02-15 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  2. Web site: Team . Kurby . 2023-06-29 . The 10 Best Neighborhoods In Mzuzu, Malawi . 2024-02-15 . Kurby Real Estate AI . en.
  3. Web site: Nyirenda . Orton . 2016-10-27 . Nomads to face Zolozolo F.C in Fisd Cup quarterfinals Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-02-15 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  4. Web site: Stories . allafrica.com.
  5. Web site: 2016-10-26 . Zolozolo through to quarter finals of FISD Cup - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi . 2024-02-15 . www.nyasatimes.com . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Zgambo . Mike Lyson . 2016-10-09 . Zolozolo United vows to reach FISD cup finals Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-02-15 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  7. Web site: Zgambo . Mike Lyson . 2016-09-26 . Zolozolo United wallop Masendesende in Fisd Cup Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-02-15 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  8. Web site: Mkweu . Justin . 2016-06-02 . Teenager rapes five year-old girl Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-02-15 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  9. Web site: Call for Identification . www.maravipost.com.
  10. Web site: 2023-02-14 . Police disband gangs in Mzuzu – Yoneco FM . 2024-02-15 . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2022-05-28 . BM Sofa donates furniture to Zolozolo Police - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi . 2024-02-15 . www.nyasatimes.com . en-GB.
  12. Web site: 2016-11-07 . Rampant Nomads slam Zolozolo as Wadabwa run riot - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi . 2024-02-15 . www.nyasatimes.com . en-GB.
  13. Web site: Zgambo . Mike Lyson . 2016-09-18 . Karonga United goalkeeper joins lower side Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-02-15 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  14. Web site: Zgambo . Mike Lyson . 2017-10-16 . Role models inspire Mzuzu students Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-02-15 . Malawi 24 . en-US.