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Malawian crocodile hunter Ian Bartlett writes book chronicling experiences in dealing with problem animals that threaten people’s livelihoods

October 13, 2025

* ‘Memoirs of a Real Crocodile Hunter’ blend adrenaline, humour, and raw survival — capturing the untamed spirit of the wild * Available internationally through Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell’s, and ThriftBooks, which “has been well-received in the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia * Over the years, I have honed my skills tracking dangerous game, from the cunning crocodiles of the Shire River to the formidable buffalo lurking in the bush * For over 10 years, Bartlett has worked…

Chakwera earmarks Liwonde as a secondary city

September 12, 2025

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* As a dry port, connecting Malawi to Nacala, Liwonde positions itself as a hub for Malawi’s development * We had big companies here, but previous governments allowed them to collapse By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Leonard Masauli, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has described Liwonde Township as a critical point for national development, saying it has been earmarked as a secondary city to drive further economic growth in the Eastern and Southern regions. On his campaign whistle tour…

133km Kasungu National Park perimeter fence completed

August 13, 2025

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* The Park — through Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) with support from International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) — was in 2022 repopulated with 263 elephants * But part of perimeter boundary wasn’t fenced — allowing the animals to stray into human communities where they killed people and destroyed their crops * Thus courting controversy on the international media over the human-animal conflict — a matter that faced legal action in UK By Wanangwa Tembo, MANA &…

There is indeed need to preserve Mulanje Mountain to maintain its new status of UNESCO World Heritage Site

July 18, 2025

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* As its bauxite mining by Akaswiri Mineral Resources might undermine its natural value and importance to global biodiversity * The government touts the bauxite mining as among 7 others earmarked to position Malawi to become the largest exporter in the sector * Estimates show that mineral exports between 2026 and 2030 would average US$3 billion per annum under the best case scenario—RBM Deputy Governor Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Deputy Governor, Kisu Simwaka…

MIT, MUST students in tourism management studies challenged to grab vast opportunities readily available in the sector

July 12, 2025

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* Opportunities don’t come on a silver platter but people need to search for and grab them at any opportune time * Businesses need ideas first before considering the capital to be invested. Ideas are what generate money, not the academic papers * In this world of technology, it is even much easier to expose your ideas and businesses—Tourism Minister Kamtukule By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Tourism, Vera Kamtukule yesterday engaged youths studying travel and tourism management at Malawi…

Environmental management trust LCBMT calls for responsible stewardship of Mulanje Mountain as it is declared a World Heritage Site

July 12, 2025

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* Under international law and UNESCO guidelines, activities such as mining and unchecked development within the designated area are subject to strict oversight * The protections call for vigilance and coordination among stakeholders to ensure compliance and safeguard the mountain’s integrity By Duncan Mlanjira The Lake Chilwa Basin Management Trust (LCBMT) contends that while the designation of Mulanje Mountain as a World Heritage Site marks a major achievement, it also brings an added layer of responsibility towards its preservation…

Standard Bank’s Growth Conversations round-table dialogue stakeholders call for speedy action on Malawi’s ailing economy

July 3, 2025

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Chief Executive Madinga (left) moderates the panel discussion as Ministers Agriculture and Tourism Kawale and Kamtukule and Deputy RBM Governor Kissu Simwaka follow * Held recently in Lilongwe under the theme; ‘Towards Economic Recovery and Growth by Bringing the ATMM Strategy to Life’ * Delegates acknowledged the urgency of fast-tracking several economic reforms to catch up with development targets * The forum explored how the ATMM strategy could be applied to address perennial macroeconomic challenges By Duncan Mlanjira Key…

Bon Voyage commemorates World Environment Day in creative style with models dressed in clothing made from recyclable materials

June 11, 2025

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* A celebration of creativity and sustainability of eco-friendly fashion spiced by powerful pottery, story telling, among others * Our event was to raise awareness and promote action to protect our environment and to resonate with the theme for World Environment Day 2025; ‘Ending Plastic Pollution’ By Duncan Mlanjira Bon Voyage Club, one of the country’s top tour guide service providers, joined the World and Malawi in commemorating the World Environment Day 2025 in creative style with models dressed…

Minibus fares fund corruption but government isn’t doing enough to stop it

May 30, 2025

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* Passengers are jam-packed in minibuses; drivers of over-capacity minibus corrupt the police to pass their check points * When police officers collect money, we can’t even lift up our phone cameras and make a video and load it up on YouTube or Facebook reels * Minibus touters continue to be a nuisance to passengers at almost all bus stops. You know you are going to Lilongwe and the bus is clearly marked Lilongwe, the touters come, ask you:…

Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust unite with police to curb deforestation around the iconic tourist attraction mountain

May 29, 2025

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* We will continue to work with the communities, particularly in traditional authorities Njema and Sunganinzeru, to stop the illegal cutting down of trees * We will soon implement a comprehensive project aimed at addressing deforestation in the mountain reserve By Mirriam Bwanali, MANA Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust (MMCT), in collaboration with Mulanje Police Station, have strengthened collaboration between the law enforcers, community-based policing structures and other key stakeholders in addressing deforestation around Mulanje Mountain. At a meeting held…