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Mandevu Farm hosts special Mothers’ Day 2026 celebration

October 12, 2026

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* A day for the whole family on which Queen Chef Mama Mandevu has in store clay-cooked delicious meals * Including turkey, kalulu, nkhunda, fish, mfutso, nyauzembe beans, chigwada * Entertainment includes catwalk, best African attire prize, gule wamkulu, dance competition, eating competition, spoon & sack race By Duncan Mlanjira The Village @ Mandevu Farm, situated near Machinga along Zomba-Machinga M3 Road, is inviting customers to a special Mothers’ Day fête on Thursday, October 15 — where Queen Chef,…

Every goal scored during Zomba Plateau’s Football-4-Forest to earn 50 tree seedlings to be planted by Bon Voyage Club

October 8, 2026

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* The tournament uses sport to promote reforestation and raise awareness about the adverse effects of deforestation and climate change * It kicks off on Saturday at Chawe Community Football Ground involving four teams, WICO v Katsonga and Chawe v Ntiya * The next Football-4-Forest tournament is planned for Dzalanyama Forest in Lilongwe in November 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira Every goal that will be scored during Zomba Plateau’s Football-4-Forest will earn 50 tree seedlings, which will be planted by…

Delayed fencing in some national parks leaves surrounding communities vulnerable to wildlife incursions

October 8, 2026

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A lion killed a man outside Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve last month * Thus lack of funds to complete fencing for Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve led to surrounding community member being killed by a stray lion * An incident that left people to live in fear since the stray lion was observed and reported of a week before By Frank Humphreys, Malawi News Agency (MANA) & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express A lion that recently strayed beyond Vwaza Marsh Wildlife…

7 arrested over Kuti Forest Reserve arson and theft

October 7, 2026

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* One of the poachers, who was chased out of the reserve was found floating dead in the waters of Kuti dam * Postmortem results conducted at Salima District Hospital established that the deceased died from suffocation secondary to drowning By Pickson Chipeso, Malawi News Agency & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Police in Salima have arrested seven people for allegedly setting fire to five tourism hospitality structures at Kuti Forest Reserve and stealing laptops, mattresses, cash and other household…

Very deafening silence from Tourism Ministry’s over vandalised-to-the-ground Kuti Wildlife Reserve in Salima

October 4, 2026

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* At a time when Malawi is struggling to promote tourism and earn much-needed forex, it’s heartbreaking to see Kuti Wildlife Reserve in Salima torched by the villagers * This is what it looks like when criminals don’t face consequences for their actions — they take it further and further * The sad part is that the place got burned two days after this year’s commemoration of World Tourism Day, which marked the National Tourism Month By Duncan Mlanjira…

Hill Spring Lodge’s pristine garden offers perfect weekend refreshment far from the city

September 25, 2026

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* No crowds, no city noise, no distractions — just a peaceful escape, good food, beautiful moments and time to reconnect * Its conference setting is perfect for productive meetings, corporate retreats, and successful decision making By Duncan Mlanjira Hill Springs Lodge, situated at 5 Miles along road to Zomba City, has such pristine gardens offers the perfect weekend refreshment far from the city for a mind rewind after a long working week. Guests can opt to be served…

Chilema Tree — Malawi’s ‘Living Wonder of the World’ being elevated as an eminent cultural, environmental and tourism asset

September 1, 2026

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* As Chilema Ecumenical Training & Conference Centre in Malosa, Zomba focuses on commemorating 60 years of existence next year * Located within the estate of Anglican Church in Malosa, the Chilema Tree is one of Malawi’s most unusual which looks like many trees growing together * But it is actually one single grove with its roots and branches spread wide, creating a shape that leaves every visitor in great awe of it By Duncan Mlanjira The Chilema Tree,…

Ekhaya Luxury Resort offers a lot more than just elegant hospitality

August 29, 2026

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* Discover the charm of Mangochi, its Lake Malawi beach and beyond — an excursion into Liwonde National Park to view wildlife * Dream weddings are best celebrated at Ekhaya Luxury Resort whose venue is free but simply choose your Silver, Gold or Platinum package to make your special day unforgettable By Duncan Mlanjira The business of Ekhaya is mostly renowned through its meat shops and through sponsorship of Ekhaya FC, the Cowboys but beyond is the at Ekhaya…

Malawi’s high economic pressure does not eliminate investment opportunities

August 5, 2026

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* Malawi Pressure Index (MPI) of 78 highlights where strategic capital can created value * Periods of high economic pressure invariably create challenges, but they can also expose structural gaps, underserved markets and unmet demand Maravi Express Executive Director of Economic Research & Strategy Chief Economist for Don Consultancy Group (DCG), Chifi Mhango, who spearheaded the creation of the inaugural Malawi-Pressure-Index (MPI), further unwraps the economic impact of the analysis in relation to the country’s investment opportunities. Mhango, who…

Kenya’s government approves ambitious plan to construct underground railway

July 26, 2026

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* Seeking a long-term solution to Nairobi’s traffic congestion whose first phase will cost US$7.78 billion * The project will be funded by the Kenyan government, pension funds and transport-oriented development initiatives Maravi Express Kenya’s government cabinet is reported to have approved an ambitious plan to construct an underground railway system — seeking a long-term solution to ease the capital Nairobi’s traffic congestion. According to the online, Kenya.co.ke, the first phase of the project — to cost US$7.78 billion…