A National Arts & Heritage Council Bill to be tabled soon in Parliament—Deputy Minister Chomanika

* He presided over the 2023 Blantyre City Arts & Cultural Festival at the Kamuzu Upper Stadium * MW2063 national vision emphasizes on mindset, which can be easily achieved through celebration of various cultures * Arts and culture consolidates national heritage on top of providing entertainment, education and information necessary for the new generation By Arnold Namanja, MANA A National Arts & Heritage Council Bill is expected to be tabled soon in Parliament so that all the activities to…

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Fuel crisis forces postponement of Cape Maclear Carnival Fitness Fiesta

* The organisers are currently working on rescheduling the carnival for November 24-26 * It’s a mission to resuscitate the lakeshore tourism industry that was affected by CoVID-19 pandemic * The situation has also been compounded by the subsequent Cyclone Freddy disaster By Duncan Mlanjira Due to critical fuel crisis which has severely hampered transportation systems and mobility, organisers have postponed the Cape Maclear Carnival Fitness Fiesta, which was due for this weekend. A public notice from the organisers…

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Stakeholders urged to incorporate environmental issues in tourism sector

* 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…

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

* 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…

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

* 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…

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

* 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…

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Airlink to launch flights to Malawi from Johannesburg in September

* 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),…

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

* 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…

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

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…

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

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 —…

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