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Stakeholders urged to incorporate environmental issues in tourism sector

September 18, 2023

* The environment is speaking, saying if you don’t take care of me, I am going to give back * It is incumbent upon each and every one to play a role in promoting environmental management By George Bulombola, MANA Minister of Tourism, Vera Kamtukule has advised operators, investors and members of the public to incorporate environmental issues when celebrating the month of September which government dedicates as a national tourism month. She was speaking on Saturday when she…

Napoleon Dzombe plans other big investment plans around Kalipano Hotel by Sunbird

August 29, 2023

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* He came up with Kalipano country resort after various travels to other countries such as Dubai and China * There are desert areas in these countries but through creative thinking and hard work, the people there transformed the land and made significant developments * So I thought that we can do likewise in our country where we have fertile land and vast natural resources By Stanley Nkhondoyachepa, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Napoleon Dzombe’s plans in the…

Kalipano country resort is crown jewel of Napoleon Dzombe’s illustrious career as an investor—Chakwera on official opening of Kalipano Hotel by Sunbird

August 28, 2023

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* We gather here to celebrate the development of Malawi by a distinguished Malawian * This majestic hotel is not a franchise imported from abroad — it is the actualization of a colourful dream by one of our own By Duncan Mlanjira At the official opening of the magnificent Kalipano Hotel by Sunbird — a country resort in Dowa District, President Lazarus Chakwera lavished praise on its founder, Dr. Napoleon Dzombe, saying “the feat he has accomplished as a…

Castel Malawi injects K25m into Lucius Banda’s Impakt Events’ Sand Music Festival

August 25, 2023

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* Our coming in this year symbolises the growth of our relationship that has been registering remarkable strides over the years * Sand Music Festival presents several growth opportunities to several sectors * As such Castel believes that the event provides effective platform for engagement By Duncan Mlanjira In what can best be described as blossoming of a cordial relationship, Castel Malawi Limited has pumped K25 million into this year’s Sand Music Festival — from September 28 to October…

Airlink to launch flights to Malawi from Johannesburg in September

June 2, 2023

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* The Warm Heart of Africa becomes the 16th country to be included in Airlink’s comprehensive route network * Airlink will fly comfortable and efficient 37-seat Embraer Regional Jets on both new routes, which will operate three times a week By Duncan Mlanjira Airlink, southern Africa’s premier privately-owned regional airline, will start operating flights between Johannesburg, South Africa to Malawi landing both in Lilongwe and Blantyre from September 23, 2023. In a statement, headlined Muli bwanji Malawi! (how are you, Malawians),…

Chakwera advises tourism players to also be innovative in marketing the industry for local tourists

April 30, 2023

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* Most of the hospitality destinations are usually restrictive to local Malawian tourists * Through exorbitant prices, mostly quoted in foreign currency, while those owned by foreign investors bar casual walk-ins By Rachel Gonani, MANA At the end of the 4th edition of Takulandirani Malawi 2023 Tourism Expo in Lilongwe, President Lazarus Chakwera took cognizance that players in the tourism industry focus on tailoring their products and services for international visitors only — and he challenged them to also…

Spanish team CD Leganés and Rainbow Sports Global to invest in and develop Malawi’s sports ecosystem

January 24, 2023

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Official launch: (left-right) Jeff Luhnow, Agnes Patemba and James Woods * Officially launched before match between CD Leganés and Levante UD at Butarque Municipal Stadium * The first step in a long-term commitment to invest in and develop the sports ecosystem in Malawi * Plans to invest significant resources into the development of local athletes and sporting infrastructure By Duncan Mlanjira Through the partnership that Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Wildlife has signed with Spanish football team, Club Deportivo…

Malawi signs tourism kit visibility with Spanish football team Club Deportivo Leganés

January 20, 2023

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The jersey set to be worn on Sunday in the match against Levante UD * The gracious offer for the brand comes at no cost to the Ministry * Malawi as a country is proud to be associated with CD Leganes * We believe that this exposure will not only be able to reach Spanish consumers and the team’s fan base * But also football fans by depicting Malawi as a tourism destination By Duncan Mlanjira Club Deportivo Leganés —…

Mzuni’s Culinary Art degree programme upskills creativity with local foods to boost domestic tourism

November 26, 2022

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* This is after realizing that domestic tourism is booming and that the industry is opening up to local market * We teach all aspect of the hospitality profession from operations to management and strategic management Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi’s hospitality industry is opening up in their dining spaces to promote local dishes targeting domestic tourism market, Mzuzu University offers Culinary Art Degree, which encourages creativity with local foods. In an interview, Mzuni lecturer, Dr. Lameck Khonje…

Ministry of Tourism waiting for investors on cable cars for Mulanje and Zomba mountains

November 20, 2022

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* We have done pre-feasibility study and the good thing is that Mulanje is a popular tourist destination * Cable cars are intended to assist in creating job opportunities, increasing tax revenue and levies for the country * Promoting a sense of pride among citizens and residence, enhancing Mulanje, Zomba and Malawi profile * And bringing infrastructural development and of course spill over benefits to other sectors By Mercy Nsaliwa, MANA Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Wildlife say they…