Zolozolo, Mzuzu
Zolozolo, Mzuzu | |
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  Zolozolo | |
| Coordinates: 11°26′10″S 34°01′22″E / 11.43611°S 34.02278°E | |
| Country | Malawi |
| Region | Northern Region, Malawi |
| Municipality | Mzuzu |
| Established | 1960 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unitary presidential republic |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.00 km2 (5.41 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 188,329 |
| • Density | 13,000/km2 (35,000/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2018) | |
| • Black African | 98.0% |
| • Asian | 1.0% |
| • White | 1.0% |
| First languages (2018) | |
| • Tumbuka | 91.0% |
| • Chewa | 5.0% |
| • Tonga | 2.0% |
| • Other | 2.0% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
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
[edit]Zolozolo is located in the outskirts of Mzuzu close to other residential places such as Ching'ambu and Chiputula.
Hospitals, clinics and police stations
[edit]Zolozolo is home to several local and private hospitals, clinics and police stations. Notable clinics include:
- Zolozolo Clinic
- Zolozolo private hospital
- Zolozolo Police station[11]
Sports
[edit]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
[edit]Zolozolo United is a team that plays on behalf of the community.[5] It plays with different nearby teams.[5] 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.[5]
Schools
[edit]- Zolozolo Secondary School[14]
- Zolozolo Primary School
References
[edit]- ^ Stringer, Patricia Mtungila-MEC (2019-05-16). "Shadow councilor urges 'forgotten' Zolozolo to vote for Chakwera Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Team, Kurby (2023-06-29). "The 10 Best Neighborhoods In Mzuzu, Malawi". Kurby Real Estate AI. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Nyirenda, Orton (2016-10-27). "Nomads to face Zolozolo F.C in Fisd Cup quarterfinals Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "Stories". allafrica.com.
- ^ a b c d "Zolozolo through to quarter finals of FISD Cup - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2016-10-26. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2016-10-09). "Zolozolo United vows to reach FISD cup finals Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2016-09-26). "Zolozolo United wallop Masendesende in Fisd Cup Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Mkweu, Justin (2016-06-02). "Teenager rapes five year-old girl Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "Call for Identification". www.maravipost.com.
- ^ "Police disband gangs in Mzuzu – Yoneco FM". 2023-02-14. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "BM Sofa donates furniture to Zolozolo Police - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "Rampant Nomads slam Zolozolo as Wadabwa run riot - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2016-11-07. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2016-09-18). "Karonga United goalkeeper joins lower side Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2017-10-16). "Role models inspire Mzuzu students Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
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