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‘Chakwera’s much self-adored ATM economic strategy on tourism will not achieve its objectives if it’s not informed by latest accurate data’—AFORD’s newly-elected national director of economic affairs Chifipa Mhango

October 4, 2024

Chifipa Mhango * Malawi Tourism Report is two years outdated i.e being released in August 2024 and covering 2022 data * Yet its primary intention — according to the publishing institution, the National Statistical Office — is to enable decision makers to formulate better strategies * Used to market tourism products, thereby increasing the number of tourist arrivals * And consequently contributing to the socio-economic development of a country By Duncan Mlanjira Chief Economist for Don Consultancy Group (DCG),…

Standard Bank supports Tourism Month Awards with K9 million

October 1, 2024

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Tourism Minister Vera Kamtukule together with Standard Bank Head of Operations Dan Mbozi presenting a prize to a poetry winning student * Standard Bank believes that — just like music or painting — these two art forms have a unique ability to showcase the beauty of Malawi * And promote our nation as a premier tourism destination By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has sponsored a total of K9 million to outstanding photographers and poets who contested during the…

Predicted La Niña weather phenomenon likely to affect the country’s tourism economy due to rising water levels of Lake Malawi

August 13, 2024

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* La Niña weather conditions have been predicted by the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services for the forthcoming rainy season * These cooler than usual temperatures disrupt global weather patterns because they cause it to become warmer * In southern Africa, humidity levels are expected to rise as this tropical country gets cooler during such periods By Leonard Masauli & Tione Andsen, MANA Stakeholders have warned that the predicted La Niña could wreak further havoc on the…

Parliamentary committee dates Mangochi resort hotels and lodges to an interface on need to adhere to connect to SRWB water supply

June 29, 2024

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* Chairperson Werani Chilenga attests that the law needs to be adhered to as long as SRWB is able to supply * Which it is doing following the investment that the government injected for the Nkhudzi Bay project * The infrastructure that we have is very modern, not just in Malawi, but throughout the world * Water treatment is very complex and not just to add some chlorine, since very little or too much of it can be added…

‘Malawi stands to massively benefit from the 9th African Population Conference it will host from Monday’

May 18, 2024

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* To provide a platform for scientific discourse, research, and policy discussions on population dynamics * Malawians urged to utilise the economic opportunities presented by the conference, particularly in tourism and boosting local businesses Maravi Express Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, says as the host of the 9th African Population Conference, Malawi stands to massively benefit from this event, as it will provide a platform to showcase the country’s commitment to addressing challenges arising from…

Government geared to promote tourism sector

May 7, 2024

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Head of PDU Janet Banda during the pre-tourism lab meeting * Despite making efforts in the tourism sector, there are a lot of setbacks which we need to work on * There are a lot of problems which the tourism sector is facing such as poor infrastructure and poor coordination in the tourism team By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA Head of Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), Janet Banda, who is also Deputy Secretary to the President & Cabinet, has said government…

Lake Malawi has experienced high water levels before especially in 1980–surface water expert

April 14, 2024

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* The situation is likely to recede after the rainfall season and assume the El Niño phenomenon will not proceed to the next rainfall season * In 1980, it reached the maximum water level of 477 meters above sea level (masl) and the same also concurred around 1800s By Duncan Mlanjira Rising water levels in Lake Malawi, which has displaced over 500 and 119 households in Nkhotakota and Mangochi respectively — including affecting the hospitality business — is due…

Protea Hotel Lilongwe Ryalls — emerging giant in the woods

April 9, 2024

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* The new hotel is being developed to 4-star grade to boast of 180 rooms, conferencing facilities * With a capacity to hold up to 350 participants as well as a health & fitness complex that will incorporate a spa and gym facilities * To seal the mark of excellency, when completed, it will managed under the banner, Protea Hotel by Marriott * A globally known luxury hotel management company, Marriott International By Kondwani Magombo, MANA It is majestically…

FDH Bank Plc first to provide a commercial bank on Likoma Island

March 11, 2024

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Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda commissioning the service centre * This FDH Bank Plc service centre is aimed at breaking financial barriers for the people of Likoma * It was initially shocking to hear of the financial accessibility challenges that the people at Likoma are facing By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Bank Plc has taken an extra mile in its provision of financial service which is present in every district in the country, by extending its…

Shipping concessions on Lake Malawi hung in the balance

March 11, 2024

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* Shipping was previously operated by Malawi Lake Services while the ports were operated by the Marine Department * The two entities are being operated by Malawi Shipping Company and Malawi Ports Company respectively — both being Mota-Engil subsidiaries * The two concessions have not been a success compared to what was anticipated at the inception By Denis Mzembe Doubts surround the future of two concessions signed between the Malawi Government and Mota-Engil regarding shipping and ports on Lake…