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From the Editor Hello lovely readers of The Eye and welcome to the 33rd issue.

Murari is back (not physically), be sure to find your place in society.

How we pulled this one off with the magetsi (power) problems I have no idea, BUUUUTTTT … oops we did it again…

Tasmin Lillie brings us medic to medic, an NGO which focuses on a pay it forward scheme, by educating potential medical staff, who in turn will be able to help hundreds if not thousands of people over their career. Very worthwhile.

As always the best articles yet. Long overdue, Gule Wamkulu, wonderfully interesting, Harrison Simfukwe never does cease to amaze me with his diversity of knowledge and writings, as does my next contributor, finally, my friend Pierre Moorsom is having a better day by giving us something on the prickly pear (hummm not sure about the great day with a prickly pear in the wrong place, perhaps I was wrong). We have a very intriguing article on a group of women volunteers from all colour and creed, walking, yes walking, from KwaZulu in SA to Kenya in support of elephants throughout Africa. Rotary gives us the good work they are doing for Malawi and DAS

Please guys, as readers help us update the listings. We can’t be everywhere all at once. Not only thanks to contributors, but advertisers, who if advertised in this issue will appear on our website free of charge for the 3 month period. In finishing till I see you in a new year. Why doesn’t Santa have any children? … Coz he only comes once a year and when he does it’s down the chimney! Take care people and have a great Christmas and New Year.

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Cont. from pg 08 1. History of the Chewa people and the origin of Gule Wamkulu The Chewa People are believed to have migrated into Malawi from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the 16th century. Upon their arrival, they first settled at Mankhamba near Mtakataka, Dedza District. From this point, the tribe spread out and settled in various places. In the sub-region of Southern Africa, the Chewas are also found in Mozambique, Zambia and a small proportion in Zimbabwe. These people migrated into Malawi with their culture. One of such most popular Chewa cultural traditions is Gule Wamkulu. According to the local mythology Gule Wamkulu came from Malomba, a place located in the DRC. It is not known when, but some record shows that they were already present on the territory of the present Mozambique, Malawi, and Zambia a thousand years ago. Although there is no proper documentation about Malomba, the origin of this tradition, there is, however, a record that amongst the rock paintings found in the DRC, there is a depiction of Kasiyamaliro, a type of animal Nyau structure common in Malawi but also depicted as Nyau art in one of the caves. Could this be a testimony or evidence or just a reminiscence of the original place of Chewa people and their Nyau tradition? 2. The description and meaning of Gule Wamkulu Gule Wamkulu, literally means “Big Dance” or “Great Dance”, and is probably the most popular dance of the Chewa People. Gule Wamkulu is a generic name for the performance or the secret society, while Vilombo or Gule (dance) is a generic name for all the mask characters. The society involved in Gule Wamkulu is also referred to as the Nyau. Traditionally, the term Nyau refers to all basketry masks such as the Ng’ombe (the cow), the Njobvu (the elephant) or the Chilembwe (the antelope). Therefore, the words Gule Wamkulu, Gule and Nyau denote the community and its membership, the whole system of religious beliefs and the ritual dance performances, as well as the masks used for the dances. Therefore, these terms are in this case used interchangeably as both mean the same thing. The Gule Wamkulu comprise masked dancers of different types, shapes, and forms. Possessed by the spirits of the mask, both animal spirits and the spirits of the dead, the Nyau, therefore, must not be referred to as men. The characters are regarded as ancestral spirits that come to join with the world of the living, and in the process leave instructions that will lead to successful co-existence. They are also regarded as beasts or wild animals (vilombo) that would harm anyone who does not take heed of the instructions given.

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3. The attire for Gulewamkulu The attire for Nyau dancers constitute costumes and masks made from different materials such as wood, paint, rags, feathers, metal, wool, animal skin, which also represent a diversified variety of characters including wild animals, spirits of the dead. The masks made from animal hides or horns are believed to capture the soul or spirit of the deceased that brings renewed life. There are some Nyau with horrific appearance, while others have a fixed enigmatic expression. When the dancer puts on his attire, he does not only change his appearance, but he also evokes a persona to match. There are hundreds of masks out there, each with his own name and meaning. Besides, the costumes representing ancestral spirits - good and bad - masks and costumes can represent different types of human passions and infirmities i.e. vanity, infertility, epilepsy, stupidity, greed, lust, etc. The straw animals are made in a secret somewhere in the bush under a large tree, often at the cemetery. Outsiders cannot see the process of creating the animals and cannot know how they are operated during Gulewamkulu. That’s why these animals appear on the road only in the dark or dance at a distance.

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4. The geography of the Gule Wamkulu in Malawi Generally, the Gule Wamkulu is mainly common amongst the Chewa ethnic groups. The other tribe that practises the Gule Wamkulu in Malawi is the Mang’anja in the Lower Shire and mainly Chikhwawa District. The Central Region of Malawi seems to be the hub of the Gule Wamkulu as this tradition is found in all the districts amongst the Chewa i.e. Kasungu, Lilongwe, Ntchisi, Dowa, Salima, Dedza, Ntcheu Mchinji and NkhotaKota. This makes it extremely difficult to tell which district could be regarded as the headquarters of this tradition. However, an observation has been made which shows that some individual characters of Gule Wamkulu are typical of certain areas. A simple example is that of Chimbano or Mbano. This Gule Wamkulu are famous and are from Kasungu at a location known as Njombwa. 5. The Gule Wamkulu performances A brother, a father, cousin or even own husband, could be Gule Wamkulu, but perhaps no one in the family or community would ever recognize or know for they keep their secrets! According to Chewa oral tradition, Gule Wamkulu was initially performed by women during the girls’ initiation into womanhood and their incorporation into the adult society (Schechner, 1985:36).

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Cont. from pg 12 The aim was to hide their identity from other girls during the initiation ceremonies. Beating and bullying of the girls during initiation ceremonies were part of the ceremony hence the masquerading to avoid future reprisals. Later, men took over the tradition and used it for other purposes including boys’ initiations. The Nyau tradition was also used to enforce laws and order and preserve rites and rituals during the deaths of chiefs and initiated members in the communities. Today, Gule Wamkulu plays a major role in both male and female initiations despite the fact that all the characters are exclusively male. They, however, sometimes depict female behaviour by merely dressing like women. In modern Malawi, the Gule Wamkulu perform during various festivities, political rallies, installation ceremonies, and at funerals of Chewa chiefs and members of the Gule Wamkulu. The Gule wear masks for anonymity but also to imitate certain persons and wild animals or beasts. The characters are regarded as a reincarnation of dead ancestors t h a t come back to dwell temporarily among the living. Each Nyau bears a name o f the character or personality it portrays. The masks include both carved face masks and basketry (burlap) masks in terms of their physical appearance. Some masks are merely headgears made from different types of materials including birds’ feathers and animal skins depending on the function of the character being portrayed. The common Gule Wamkulu performances take place during the Chewa annual thanksgiving festivals. These festivals usually run for one or two weeks in some Chewa communities. The organization of the Gule Wamkulu for public performances involves the executive, the performers, and the audience. The performers include both the dancers and the drummers, while the audience comprises females of any age, boys of more than ten years, and initiated men. The executive comprises the village head who is the patron

(Mwinimzinda), the Wakunjira, the Tsabwalo, and the Tsang’oma. The Nyau dance involves a complex footwork and flinging dust in the air, as the dancers respond to specific drumbeats or songs depending on their mask type and character. The type of the dance depends to a larger extent on the nature of the occasion. More than 30 different Nyau dances are performed at a single festival with each dancer. The masks worn over the face primarily represent ancestral spirits, while the zilombo, or wild animals are often made from wood and straw but covering the entire body. The Gule Wamkulu dance uses six drums named according to their functions and these are: Mjidiko, Kamkumbe, Mpanje, Gunda, Mbalule, and Ndewele,. The dancer needs all of them. The drumming pattern, style, and tempo reflect on the Nyau character. Usually the dance is spiced up by drums and hand clapping with songs that are often characterized by words of wisdom, instruction, and storytelling, sometimes using coded language. 6. Fear and ritual dread of Gule Wamkulu. Both, the initiated and the non-initiated communities fear the Gule Wamkulu because they are dangerous. Amongst the many individuals that can kill people are the Nyau Kampini and Akakairo. As such people run away immediately they catch sight of them. During ritual ceremonies and dances the villagers will even tie these dangerous Gule Wamkulu as they believe they may unpredictably attack uninitiated people.

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Children aren’t allowed to join the Nyau until they are around ten years old, and the initiation ceremony for a new member of the Nyau usually begins with the initiate living in a cemetery for up to a week — a place that superstitious villagers are fearful to come, even during the daytime. 7. The use of coded language and punishment to intruders Using a complicated system based on secret passwords and signs that are entirely hidden from the non-initiates, the Nyau fiercely guard their identities and their traditions. The new initiates or recruits are heavily beaten and whipped during the initiation sessions. This Nyau ritual, enduring the pain of whipping, is intended to ensure that members at no moment will ever reveal the cult’s secrets to the public outside the secret cult. Therefore, to ensure compliance of non-society members, the Gule Wamkulu uses coded language as a way of checking invasion into their society. Use of questions and symbols, all describing Nyau characters and practices at different hierarchy levels, is employed to screen out intruders. The Gule or their escorts interrogate any suspicious males that they come across using questions or symbols. Failing to answer questions and symbols by the intruder leads to a heavy punishment through scourging or forced initiation. For example, “the six drums” of the Gule Wamkulu seem to be symbolic as the number six is also consistently used in the Gule Wamkulu when interrogating non-initiates. A common Gule Wamkulu question is, how many spots does a guinea fowl have? The answer is six. This number represents the different types of materials used to construct a basketry mask of Ng’ombe (ox), or mkwala, or cholemba. Of course, the initiate is taught what those six types of materials are called in their coded language. 8. The Gule Wamkulu organization and settings The aspect of time in Gule Wamkulu society is a critical element. Some Nyau characters perform in the night while others do perform both during day and in the night. Further to that there are individual Nyau characters that come out during funerals or installation ceremonies only, while others perform during celebrations and Chewa festivities. Except during funeral occurrences, the Gule Wamkulu is mainly active in the dry season.

The dry season is, therefore, the “fallow period” when agricultural activities remain passive. After harvest, the materials like maize sheaths, sisal and dry grass become abundant and are therefore used as construction materials for making Gule Wamkulu attire and headgears. The Gule Wamkulu is organized in a hierarchy of the characters. Some characters are bipedal, some are quadrupedal and others are non-pedal. The last two Nyau categories form high-level characters. The most senior Nyau character is the Njobvu (elephant). Drumming patterns, drumming mood, and the type of the main drum for each level of the Gule Wamkulu correspond with the seniority of the characters. Basketry (burlap) and animal structures of Njobvu, Kasiyamaliro, and Chilembwe perform only during functions that are connected with senior community leaders. These leaders include chiefs and Gule Wamkulu executive members. Performance of these senior Gule Wamkulu signifies honour and authority. Traditionally, the Njobvu, Kasiyamaliro, and Chilembwe performed during installation ceremonies, women’s initiation rites, at chiefs and Gule Wamkulu executive member’s funerals, and during commemorative rites for deceased Gule Wamkulu members. During performances, a number of men often dance and sweep around these senior Gule Wamkulu. Since only senior members of the Gule Wamkulu compose songs for the senior Nyau that are suitable for chiefs and other community leaders functions, general rhythmic arrangement of such songs is different from those of the junior Gule Wamkulu (bipedal characters). Different also is the mood that such songs portray. These songs are composed for specific dance movements of these Nyau. The dance movements reflect on the respect and authority as well as status of the people for whom these performances are carried out. In addition, different characters have different dance movements in order to portray different moods: some movements depict sorrow, some depict expression of loss, some depict wisdom of elders, and others depict a sense of authority. These different movements are also necessitated by the physical structure of the different characters and the creation of the necessary mood is supported by the dampening drum sound. Cont. on pg 18

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instructions such as instruction on responsible behaviour, respect for elders, hard work and about adult life in general. Often times, the Dambwe is located in a graveyard or in a desolate forest. These locations are safeguarded from non-members of the cult. The graveyards or forests are preferred because they provide shade for the ancestral spirits. To encourage many boys to admire initiated life, experiences in the Dambwe are kept secret. Any initiate revealing Gule Wamkulu secrets is severely punished. Dambwe life encourages survival of the fittest, as members are trained to endure hardships. Fights and other cruel things are said to be common among Nyau members. No one is allowed to stop a fight or report tough Dambwe experiences to other members of the community. Instead, initiates are taught to disguise truth by reporting fantasy, such as daily feasts at the Dambwe with a beef menu. In addition, the Dambwe acts as a workshop for the construction of the Gule Wamkulu masks and storage of the Nyau structures. Since Gule Wamkulu are regarded as spirits, any invasion of the Dambwe by both women and the uninitiated men would expose the Dambwe secrets.

Any kind of exposure of the Gule Wamkulu secrets through both carelessness by members or invasion of the Dambwe and watching the dance by male non-members is considered a very serious crime that attracts hefty fines including death. The Dambwe also serves as a training camp for the Gule Wamkulu dance. It is here where members teach each other songs, dance steps, and drumming patterns.

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9. The significance of Gule Wamkulu in the Chewa Culture Gule Wamkulu plays important roles and functions in the communities which among others include educational, psychological, social, and aesthetic (Kamlongera, 1992:39-40). This culture helps in instituting discipline among the members of the society and also disseminates development messages to the public. The tradition also preserves the customs and rituals of the communities for posterity so that the next generations should know and appreciate their ancestral cultural legacy. Educationally, the performance is instructive, thereby making continuous use of the Gule Wamkulu to become a symbol of particular human behaviour achieved through songs that are particularly composed to address current issues. Psychologically, the performance allows the dancers to express suppressed desires, release emotional tensions, and comment on strained relationships. This is achieved through songs directed at attacking the person or persons against whom the Gule Wamkulu character bear a grudge. In this way, the Gule Wamkulu performance offers a structural and socially legitimate means for the expression of such tensions, without resulting into disrupted social relationships within the family members (Kamlongera et al, 1992:40). Socially and aesthetically, the dance brings joy and happiness to the audience. The performance is always a cloud puller that is why politicians invite Gule Wamkulu to grace the rallies. Gule Wamkulu is also used as traditional media to disseminate messages about health and development issues. This has turned out to be the most effective way of raising awareness especially in the rural settings. 10. Gule Wamkulu at the Kulamba Ceremony The Nyau societies operate mostly at the village level, but they are also part of a wide network. The Kulamba Traditional Ceremony is such an example when all the Chewa people from Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique converge at Mkaika in Katete, Zambia together with their ancestors to commemorate their rich cultural inheritance of paying homage to Paramount Chief Kalonga Gawa Undi, the Chewa Leader. This is the annual Chewa Cultural

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Pilgrimage that takes place every year in August. It is this time during which the Chewa people grace this ancient traditional ceremony of thanksgiving to the Almighty God for the good harvest. Besides, this annual event also provides a platform for the initiation ceremony of the young girls who have come of age to showcase their dancing skills. 11. The Gule Wamkulu on the UNESCO’s List Several manifestations of the intangible cultural heritage from around the world have been awarded the title of Masterpieces of Humanity to recognize the value of the non-material component of culture, as well as entail the commitment of states to promote and safeguard these Masterpieces. Based on its integrity and authenticity, UNESCO has since 2005 proclaimed the unique Nyau culture in its totality, one of the outstanding Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The Gule Wamkulu was officially recognized by UNESCO in 2006 to join a total of 90 Masterpieces from 70 countries around the world. This dance is one of the two, the second being the Vimbuza Dance, that are on the UNESCO’s List from Malawi. The aim of this proclamation is to raise awareness on Gule Wamkulu and encourage local communities (custodians and practitioners) to protect this dance and the local people who sustain these forms of cultural expressions. The Chongoni Rock Art is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has the richest concentration of Rock Art in the central Africa region. 127 rock-painting locations have been identified. Chongoni is of international importance because it has large and well-preserved rock paintings sites. The rock art comprise the red schematic paintings of various geometric patterns and the white paintings depicting mainly zoomorphic or mythical animal-like figures which represent spirits and are used in Nyau dance. The sites remain important to local culture and rituals and dances are still performed there. The aim of this proclamation as one of the outstanding Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity and the designation of The Chongoni Rock Art as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site is to raise awareness on Gule Wamkulu and encourage local communities (custodians and practitioners) to protect this dance and the local people who sustain these forms of cultural expressions. 12. Conclusion The Gule Wamkulu is indeed a clear manifestation of the cosmology and religious beliefs of the Chewa Culture. The integrity and authenticity of the Nyau tradition have provided the merit for its inclusion on the UNESCO’s List as a way of blowing a trumpet for the need to raise awareness to preserve this cultural element for posterity. Indeed, the whole pride of the Chewa Cultural roots is imbedded in the Gule Wamkulu, “the Great Dance”.

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CONSULTANCY Amapatsa Hotel Consultancy, Tel: 0993 853 583, email: amapatsaca@gmail.com EK Tax Consultants, Blantyre, Limbe, Tel: 01 827 232, 0999 970 549, email: moffice@ektaxconsultants.com Food for Thought, Namiwawa ring Rd, Villa 33, Bt, Tel: 0884 649 490 JDGS Group, Blantyre, Tel: 0884 142 756, email: jdgsgroup@gmail.com PFI Partnerships, Bt, 17 Majete Rd off Glyn Jones RD, Namiwawa, Tel: 0111 628 358, 0995 491 071 Umodzi Consulting, Top Mandala, Blantyre, Tel: 01 880 203 / 0888 227 072 / 0888 369 173, www.umodziconsulting.com

Creative Images, Namwiwawa Ave. Bt, Tel: 0999 942 224 Hitlon Ingrams, Bt, Tel: 0999 612 222, www.hiltoningrams.com

Notion Communication, Plot BW772 Sunnyside Bt, Tel: 01 832 035/36 AUCTIONEERS SGW Auctioneers & Estate Agents, Bt, Tel: 01 840 618 / 843 826, 0888 326 999, 0211 326 999, email: sgwauctioneers@gmail.com, www.sgw-mw.com Trust Auctioneers & Estate Agents, Bt, Tel: 01 871 028/144/045, CARGO AGENTS Air Cargo - H/O - Kamuzi Int. Airport: Tel: 01 700 811/31. Blantyre: Chileka International Airport, Tel: 0111 692 322/017. Bollore Africa Logistics - H/O - Blantyre: 01 871 555/150. Chileka: 0111 692 262. Lilongwe: Kamuzu Int’ Air’: 01 700 722. Kanengo: 01 710 233, email: bollore.malawi@bollore.com, sales.malawi@bollore.com

COURIER DHL- H/O - Blantyre: Henderson Str. Adams Court Bld. Tel: 01 827 211. Lilongwe: off Presidential Drive, Capital City, Tel: 01 772 020/691. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 310 390. Zomba: Tel: 01 524 764. www.dhl.com

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Services G4S Malawi - H/O - Blantyre: Tel: 01 684 999, 0888 844 788, Lilongwe: Area 43, Tel: 01 772 812, 0888 844 790, Mzuzu: Tel: 01 333 286, 0888 844 787 Sky Net - H/O - Lilongwe: St Martins House, Tel: 01 773 896 / 770 703. Blantyre: Agriquip bld, Tel: 01 835 790 / 833 185. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 310 112. Zomba: Tel: 01 525 196. DRIVING SCHOOLS Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Driving School, Priceworth bld, Llw, Tel: 01 732 329, 0999/0888 855 179, Rockstone Driving School, Bt, Tel: 0111 912 282, 0888 686 868, 0999 686 868 DRY CLEANERS Capital Dry Cleaners, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 725 786 / 724 819 Snow White Dry Cleaners, Crossroads Complex, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 751 311 Stering Executive Dry Cleaners, Northgate Arcade, G/Corner, Bt, Tel: 0991 244 534, 0881 276 741

DSTV Multichoice - Blantyre: Tel: 01 821 666 / 822 964. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 755 243/240 Satcom, Lesley Rd, Bt, Tel: 0999 910 100, 0888 910 100, 0121 910 100, email: sales@satcom-mw.com, www.satcom-mw.com ELECTRICAL SERVICES Arrow Electrical, Bt (next to MASM), Tel: 0111 914 964, 01 835 716, 0212 824 282, email: arrowelectricalcontractors@gmail.com Electrical Enterprises - Blantyre: Tel: 01 872 737. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 752 660/79 Electro Clinic, Namiwawa Ave, Bt, Tel: 0999 288 897 Electrical Solutions Malawi, Tel: 0999 232 637, www.electricalsolutionsmalawi.weebly.com Satcom, Lesley Rd, Bt, Tel: 0999 910 100, 0888 910 100, 0121 910 100, email: sales@satcom-mw.com, www.satcom-mw.com Sharma Electrical, Blantyre, Tel: 01 870 035 / 871 434 Simms Electrical - Blantyre: Tel: 01 870 264 / 871 672. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 751 670 / 754 762 Softnet Broadband (V-SAT), Mt Pleasant, Leslie Rd. Blantyre, Tel: 0111 913 771/2, email: sales@softnet.mw, www.softnet.mw ESTATE AGENTS / PROPERTY MANAGERS Alliance Properties, Hayyat Complex (Opposite Maula Parish) Off Kamuzu Procession Road, Tel: 01 7509 67, 01 757 555, 01211 999 111, 0213 999 333, email: info@alliancemw.net, www.alliancemw.net

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Broll Malawi - Blantyre: Kabula House, Chilembwe Rd, Tel: 01 833 361 / 843 311. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 754 799, email: broll@broll.co.mw, www.broll.co.mw Far Out Properties, Llw, Tel: 0993 471 911, 0999 012 006, email: info@faroutproperty.com Justice Properties, Opp. NICO House, Bt, Tel: 01 824 237, 0999 258 606 Knight Frank - Blantyre: ground floor, Plantation House, Victoria Ave, Tel: 01 823 577/570, email: kfm.blantyre@mw.knightfrank.com. Lilongwe: ground floor, Arwa House, Tel: 01 772 843 / 774 989 email: kfm.lilongwe@mw.knightfrank.com Press Properties - Blantyre: Tel: 01 824 296 / 823 587. Watt Consultancies (2010), Old Town Mall, off Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 01 750 355, 0881 836 855, 0999 835 222, www.waltconsultancies.com email: wattconsult@africa-online.net, EVENTS MANAGEMENT Amapatsa Hotel Consultancy Services, Bt, Tel: 0993 853 583, email: debraskoya@yahoo.com Empire Marketing, Limbe, Bt, Tel: 0999 416 997 Amakhosi Functions & Events, Tel: 0884 862 908, 0993 108 318 email: amakhosi.functions@gmail.com Fb: www.facebook.com/amakhosifunctions Gelato Carnival, Opp. Mt Pleasant CCAP Church, Blantyre, Tel: 0111 612 411 FIRE SYSTEMS Fire Tek, Bt, Tel: 01 824 626, 0999 952 484

FLOOR CLEANERS Topline Flooring & Cleaners, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 725 786 / 724 819, 0888 827 712 Verity Cleaning Services, Ginnery Corner, Blantyre, Tel: 0111 980 952, 0999 951 477, 0888 742 100 FRAMING

Creative Images, Namwiwawa Ave. Bt, Tel: 0999 942 224

Realis, Mount Pleasure, Bt, Tel: 0888 217 208 La Caverna- Blantyre: Old Manager’s House, Mandala Rd, Tel: 01 871 932 La Galleria - Lilongwe: Old Town Mall, Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 01 757 742 FREIGHT FORWARDERS Bollore Africa Logistics - H/O - Blantyre: Tel: 01 871 555/150. Chileka: 0111 692 262. Dedza: 01 233 415. Dwangwa: 0994 845 736. Lilongwe: Kamuzu Int’ Air’: 01 700 722. Kanengo: 01 710 233. Machinji: 01 242 268, 0999 054 025. Mwanza: 01 423 333, 0999 950 333. Nchalo: 01 425 200, 0999 578 417. Songwe: 01 362 605, 0994 495 623 Email: bollore.malawi@bollore.com, sales.malawi@bollore.com Combine Cargo, Kidney Crescent, Blantyre, Tel: 01 876 357, 0999 971 517, www.combinecargo.mw MCS Freight, Clausius House, Hannover str, Blantyre, Tel: 01 822 046 / 824 098 Saimfur Freight - Blantyre: Tel: 01 876 111, 0888/999 201 320. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 758 593, 0999 823 202, 0888 704 804 Cont...

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Teapak International Services, Salmin Armour Road, Ginnery Corner, Blantyre, Tel: 01 879 024 / 0995 410 633 / 0888 289 010 / 0888 920 706 Trans Maritime, Uta Waleza Complex, Bt, Tel: 01 876 100 / 875 300, email: info@transmaritime.net

UTi Malawi - H/O - Kanengo, llw, Tel: 01 712 030 / 710 393. Blantyre: Kidney Crescent, Tel: 01 870 244/238, email: mviljoen@go2uti.com FUMIGATORS & PEST CONTROL Antipest - Blantyre: Limbe, Tel: 01 840 753, 0999 960 581, Lilongwe: Chilambula Rd, Tel: 01 756 593, 0999 960 583, email: anitipestadmin@ antipestmw.com, antipestll@africa-online.net, www. antipestmw.com Capital Pest Control, Murray Rd, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 754 519, 0888 824 926, Fumigation International Malawi, Kenengo, Lilongwe, Tel: 088 226 2908 / 0999 122 957 Perfecto Pest Control - Blantyre: Tel: 01 870 409 / 872 229, 0999 993 400 / 0999 953 400, Lilongwe: Tel: 01 711 302/303/464, 0999 952 400 / 0999 954 400 GENERAL FITTERS Link Building Products - Blantyre: Top Mandala, Tel: 01 870 205. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 756 653. Mzuzu: Tel: 0111 931 366, email: info@lbpmw.com HAIR DRESSERS & BEAUTY PARLOURS Beauty Worx, next to Mpingwe lodge, Tel: 01 844 789, 0999 248 043 Belle Afriique, Kidney Crescent, Bt, Tel: 0111 911 246/265, 01 879 087, 0999 202 322, 0888 829 961. Ryalls Hotel, Bt. Tel: 0111 603 845 email: lee@belleafriquemw.com, www.belleafriquemw.com Beyond Beauty, Chileka Rd, Opp. Sunrise, Bt, Tel: 0111 918 577, 0999 315 370

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Services Dhara’s Beauty Salon, Tel: 01 823 298 Elis Unisex Salon, New Napiri, Bt, Tel: 0888 347 898 Face Forward, Four Seasons Complex, Llw, Tel: 0996 227 976, 0998 895 111 Flo’s Hair & Beaty Salon, Lilongwe: Area 4, Shoppers Mall, Tel: 0999 930 381 / 0999 395 020, 0888 202 843. Area 10, Llw, Pacific Parade, Tel: 01 794 678, 0999 930 381 / 0999 753 673, 0888 202 843, www.floshairandbeauty.weebly.com Impact Looks, Chichiri Shopping Centre, Bt, Tel: 01 880 686/817, 0999 558 858, 0888 403 000 Jay’s, Old Town, up from post office, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 758 041 Lifestyle Hair & Beauty Salon, Bisnowaty Centre, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 775 834, 0888 821 541 OC Creation, Llw, Tel: 0999 940 178 Reflections, Blantyre, Tel: 0888 300 039 Rosella Beuty Salon, Northgate Arcade, Tel: 0111 915 180, 0999 925 612 Salon Xpression, Chichiri Shopping Centre, Blantyre, Tel: 01 880 686, 0881 834 026, 0999 400 657 Salon Mystic: Lilongwe: Crossroads Complex, Tel: 0111 920 235. Gateway Mall, Tel: 0111 646 666, 0999 418 393 Total Look Salon, Limbe, Blantyre, Tel: 01 847 200, 0888 207 700, 0995 207 700 Oasis health Hair & Beauty Spa, Limbe, Tel: 0994 485 366, 0888 2777 855 Weedal’s Salon, Namiwawa, Bt, Tel: 0111 912 331, 0995 497 078 BARBERS: Prestige Executive Barber Shop, Ginnery Cnr, Bt, Tel: 0998 081 731, 0888 975 688, email: prestigehaircut@yahoo.com

HAULAGE / TRANSPORT AGS - Blantyre: Tel: 01 822 413, 0888 829 437. Lilongwe: off Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 01 759 374, 0888 839 528. email: ags-malawi@agsmovers.com AWS Freight, Blantyre, Tel: 01 873 125/6 Almcida Transport, Kanengo, Lilongwe, Tel: 0999 823 711 Chirimba Container Terminal, Chirimba, Bt, Tel: 0111 912 074 Enterprise Containers, Ginnery Cnr, Blantyre, Tel: 01 870 800/94, Load Master, Chileka Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 0111 683 135, 0888 722 440 Manica, Makata Ind. Site, Macleod Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 876 566, www.manica-africa.com Mulli Brothers - H/O - Blantyre: Limbe, Tel: 0111 657 213/55. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 711 686, email: mullibrothers@africa-online.net Siku Transport H/O - Blantyre: Tel: 01 874 022 / 875 022. Dwangwa: Tel: 01 295 378. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 762 688/817. Nchalo: Tel: 01 424 251 Trans Maritime, Uta Weleza Complex, Kidney Crescent, Bt, Tel: 01 876 100, email: ismail@transmaritime.net INSURANCE Guardian Insurance Services - Blantyre: Suite 33, NBS House, Victoria Ave, Tel: 01 822 967. Lilongwe: Suite 21, Nico Centre, Tel: 01 755 925 / 754 292. email: guradian@gismw.net, www.gismalawi.com Hubertus Clausius - Blantyre: Clausius House, Hannover Ave. Tel: 01 834 465/651, 01 836 678. Lilongwe: Top floor, Toptech Building, Old Town, Tel: 01 752 678 / 750 624

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Services Old Mutual, 30 Glyn Jones Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 820 677 NICO General Insurance Company - Blantyre: NICO House, Tel: 01 822 699, email: nicogen@nicogeneral.com. Lilongwe: NICO Centre, Tel: 01 751 366 / 750 987, Mzuzu: MPICO House, Tel: 01 312 876 Real Insurance - Blantyre: Delamere House, Tel: 01 824 044 Lilongwe: Hayyet Complex, Capital City, Tel: 0111 978 679/673 Mzuzu: Chitaya bld,Tel: 01 312 145, www.realinsurance.co.mw United General Insurance Company, Michiru House, Victoria Ave, Blantyre, Tel: 01 821 577, email: ugi@ugimalawi.com, www.ugimalawi.com INTERNET CAFES Com Shop, Development House, Victoria Ave, opp Stanbic, Blantyre, Tel: 01 822 222 Telekom Cafe’s - Blantyre: Claim Building, Glynn Jones Rd, Tel: 01 823 047. Lilongwe: Chief Kilipula Building, next to National Bank, Tel: 01 757 201. Kamuzu International Airport MGI Consulting Powerhouse, Tel: 01 758 225. Manobec Premises, opp Cross Roads Complex, Llw, Tel: 0888 844 776 INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS Burco/Broadband Digital Solutions - H/O - Blantyre: Queens Cnr, Chipembere highway, Maselema, Tel: 01 840 777/942. Lilongwe: Chief M’mbelwa Building, Tel: 01 771 323/688. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 310 239, www.burcomw.com, www.broadbandmw.com, Globe Internet: H/O -Blantyre: Shire bldg, Raynor Ave, Limbe, Tel: 01 841 044 / 846 001 / 840 948. Lilongwe: Old Town, Manobec bldg, Tel: 01 754 015 / 750 858. City Centre, ground floor, ADL House, Tel: 01 776 341. email: info@globemw.net, www.globemw.net, support lines: 01 845 196/532/246 Malawi Net, Blantyre, Tel: 01 822 436/596, Skyband - H/O - Blantyre: Delamare House, Victoria Ave, Bt, Tel: 01 820 200 / 824 255. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 756 558/9, www.skyband.mw Softnet Broadband (V-SAT), Mt Pleasant, Leslie Rd. Blantyre, Tel: 0111 913 771/2, email: sales@softnet.mw, www.softnet.mw

LIBRARY National Library, Zalewa Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 821 760 National Library, near British Council, City Centre, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 773 700/362 Society of Malawi Cultural & Scientific Archives, Old Managers House, Mandala, Blantyre, Tel: 01 872 617, email: societyofmalawi@africa-online.net USIS Library, Old Mutual building, City Centre, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 772 222 LOCKSMITHS Lambats, Bt, Tel: 01 821 786 Lambats, Area 2, Old Town, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 725 730. Emergencies: 0999 222 007, 0888 844 878 PHONE SERVICES Airtel - Blantyre: Celtel House, Raynor Avenue, Limbe, Tel: 0999 901 400. Lilongwe: Tel: 0999 901 300 MTL - H/O - Blantyre: Lamya House, Chipembere Highway, Tel: 01 846 977. Chichiri, Tel: 01 823 623, email: info@mtl.mw, Limbe, Tel: 01 841 111. Lilongwe: City Centre, Tel: 01 775 555. Old Town, Tel: 01 750 750. Karonga: Tel: 01 362 998. Kasungu: Tel: 01 253 495. Mangochi: Tel: 01 594 526. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 311 334. Nchalo: Tel: 01 424 434. Ntcheu: Tel: 01 235 424. Salima: Tel: 01 262 911. Thyolo: Tel: 01 473 380. Zomba: Tel: 01 524 606. email: info@mtl.mw, www.mtl.mw.

KENNELS Blantyre Kennels, Ginnery Corner, Tel: 0111 670 864, 0999 917 546

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Services Liberty & Liberty Net, Tel: 01 879 442 / 878 611 TNM Sales & Service Centres - Blantyre: Livingstone Towers: Tel: 01 830 888, 0888 800 800. Chichiri, Tel: 01 876 001/246, 01 873 416. Limbe, Tel: 01 840 510/28. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 756 711/0, 0888 830 600. Mangochi: Tel: 01 594 593, 0888 830 700. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 312 231, 0888 830 800. Zomba: Tel: 01 526 253 PHOTOGRAPHY AP Photography, Tel: 0999 572 008, 0888 333 686 Paper Print, Tel: 0881 129 285, 0996 049 459 PHOTO PROCESSING

Creative Images, Namwiwawa Ave. Bt, Tel: 0999 942 224

Foto Studio, Chichiri Mall, Bt Tel: 01 873 555 Lee Photo Studio, NICO Centre, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 757 886 Cont...

Digital Photo Express - Blantyre: Kanabar House, opp Mount Soche Hotel, Victoria Ave. Tel: 01 835 174, 0212 969 696. Aram Mall, nr PTC, Churchill Rd, Limbe, Tel: 01 846 167. Chichiri, Tel: 01 873555 Lilongwe: Lilongwe City Mall (Game), Old Town, Tel: 01 202 222. Area 3, Tel: 01 752 449 Photo Plaza, Crossroads Complex, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 750 971/2 PIANO SERVICES Lilongwe piano Services, email: morris@ewimax.mw PLANT HIRE Barloworld Equipment - Blantyre: Ali-Hassan Mwinyi Rd, Chichiri, Tel: 01 870 666, Lilongwe: Ali Maunde Estate, Kanengo, Tel: 01 710 344 PLUMBING Foley Plumbing Contractors, Bt, Tel: 0111 620 673, 0885 082 235, POOLS Radiant Pools, Ginnery Corner, Bt, Tel: 01 871 674 / 877 424, 0888 963 302

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POSTAL SERVICES Airport, Lilongwe: Mon-Fri: 7:30 – 4:30, Sat & Sun: 7:00 – 3:00. Tel: 01 700 163. City Centre, Lilongwe: Mon-Fri: 7:30 – 4:30, Sat: 8:00 – 10:00. Tel: 01 770 677 Chichiri Post Office, Ali Hassan Mwinyi Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 870 152. Kanengo, Tel: 01 710 206/958, Kawale, Tel: 01 790 709 / 792 5763. Old Town, Mandala Rd, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 758 302 / 751 911 Post Dot Net - H/O - H/O - Blantyre: Fatima Arcade, Haile Sellasie Rd, Tel: 01 833 506/199. Pagat Mall, Victoria Ave, Tel: 0111 610 788. Chichiri Shopping Mall, Chipembere Highway, Tel: 01 875 288. Limbe, Churchill Rd, Tel: 0111 989 053. Karonga: Tel: 0999 495 354. Lilongwe: Crossroads Complex, Tel: 01 751 313. Nico Centre, Tel: 01 754 203. City Centre, Tel: 01 773 835. Mzuzu: Boardmans Str, Tel: 01 331 996. Mangochi: Main Rd, Tel:01 593 636. Zomba: Tel: 01 570 436 PRINTERS Blantyre Print, Ginnery Corner, Bt, Tel: 01 871 181/070 Capital Prinintg Press, Llw, Tel: 01 755 470 / 752 032 Design Printers, llw, Tel: 01 750 802 / 751 808

Fattani Offset Printers, Ginnery Corner, Tel: 01 876 288 / 872 259, 0212 821 308, email: ahmed@fattani.com, www.fattanimw.com Kris Offset & Screen Printers, Ginnery Corner Bt, Tel: 01 870 467/647, email: info@krisoffset.com Royal Graphics, 33 Glyn Jones Rd, Bt, Tel: 01 831 903, 0999 955 660, 0888 855 660 REMOVALS AGS - Blantyre: Tel: 01 822 413, 0888 829 437. Lilongwe: off Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 0888 839 528. email: ags-malawi@agsmovers.com AMI, Area 29, Kanengo, Lilongwe, Tel: 710 233. Kamuzu Int. Airport, Tel: 01 700 722 Fracht, Kanengo Railway Station, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 712 222 Glens - Blantyre: Tel: 01 871 888 / 057, 0212 951 076, email: glens_blz@glensmw.com Lilongwe: Off Paul Kagame road, next to Lilongwe Dairy, Tel: 01 759 476 / 757 958 / 0211 951 104, email: tnt_llw@globemw.net G4S Malawi, H/O Chirimba Industrial Site, Tel: 01 684 999, 0999 018 613 Packing & Relocation Services, Kanengo Llw, Tel: 01 711 047, 0888 855 179 Stuttafords, Blantyre: Moir Cres’, behind Dulux, Tel: 01 984 434. Lilongwe: Kanengo, Tel: 01 712 467, 01 710 495. Email: stutts@ stuttafordsmalawi.com, www.stuttafordsmalawi.com

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Services SECURITY & SECURITY SYSTEMS Alpha Security - H/O - Blantyre: Tel: 01 830 350, Ops, Tel: 01 832 907. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 754 445. Ops, Tel: 01 734 251. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 310 405 email: bdm@alphasecuritymw.com Big Brother - Blantyre: Tel: 01 875 356/64. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 753 923, 0999 963 944. email: bigbrother@africa-online.net Cartrack, 4 Jacaranda, Plot BC 230, Mandala, Bt, Tel: 01 880 695, 0888 829 875, 0999 563 939, email: charlesn@cartrack.mw Delta One Security, Bt, Tel: 0111 626 412, 0881 555 568, 0991 048 345, email: enquiries@deltaonesecurity.net G4S Security Solutions Malawi - H/O Blantyre: Chirimba Industrial Site: Tel: 01 684 999 Lilongwe: Old Town, Tel: 01 750 309 / 754 804. Area 43: Tel: 01 772 812, 0995 971 041. Area 47, Lasec Building: Tel: 01 762 700. City Centre: Tel: 01 773 812. Kanengo: Tel: 01 711 347/041 Rapid Response - Blantyre: Tel: 0111 915 745. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 794 254/716 Pact Security, opp Kanjedza Police Training School, Tel: 0888 603 242 / 0888 821 222, 0999 957 120 Pitronic Security Systems, Pitronic House, 12 Buchanan Road, Blantyre, Tel. 01 830 170, email. pitronic@pitronic2wayradio.com, hrrodgers@pitonic2wayradio.com www.pitronic2wayradio.com Satcom, Lesley Rd, Bt, Tel: 0999 910 100, 0888 910 100, 0121 910 100, email: sales@satcom-mw.com, www.satcom-mw.com Ursa Security International (USi), Lilongwe, off Ufulu Road, Tel: 01 795 700/01/04 / 0999 970 500. email: info@usiprotect.com website: www.usiprotect.com. Blantyre, Mount Pleasure, Tel: 0999 983 707 / 0111 738 149 Viking Security Solutions, Blantyre, Tel: 0111 915 111 / 912 771 TAXI SERVICES Beverly Hills Taxi Services, Llw, Tel: 0211 866 426, 0888 866 426, 0999 587 287 Central Bridge Taxi Services, Llw, Tel: 0999 374 374, 0888 973 373, email: centralbridgecab@gmail.com / centralbridgetaxi@yahoo.com M.Expeditions, Llw, Tel: 0999 629 810, 0888 969 810, email: misuku.expeditions@gmail.com, www.misukuexpeditions.com

V-SAT SERVICE PROVIDERS Satcom, Lesley Rd, Bt, Tel: 0999 910 100, 0888 910 100, 0121 910 100, email: sales@satcom-mw.com, www.satcom-mw.com Mzuzu: Tel: 01 310 239. email: sales@broadbandmw.com, www.burcomw.com, www.broadbandmw.com, www.ewimax.com Softnet Broadband (V-SAT), Mt Pleasant, Leslie Rd. Blantyre, Tel: 0111 913 771/2, email: sales@softnet.mw, www.softnet.mw

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Malawi has a large problem with malnutrition. Severe Acute Malnutrition is a condition that results from depriving young children between the ages of 1 and 3 of properly nutritious food. Severe Acute Malnutrition Disease is a critical, global health problem. At the very least, it can stunt the growth of millions of atrisk children and can cause permanent cognitive and physical impairment. Tragically, however, it kills more than 3.5 million children worldwide each year. More children die of this each year than of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined. But, on the brighter side, a cure has been found Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food. This cure is the accepted treatment accepted by the World Health Organization and other international Health organizations. A global solution to this disease is available. It is as simple as a jar of specially developed peanut butter known as “Readyto-use Therapeutic Food”. The problem is distribution. Most of the Ready-to-use therapeutic food is distributed from product produced in First World Countries and transported to the areas of need. Project Peanut Butter is designed to use the assets of the Country of need to produce Ready-touse therapeutic food. Local Farms, transportation and a factory employing local inhabitants. This develops the economy of the country as well as saving the children. Of all the children who reach the stage of being diagnosed as severely malnourished, 75% of them will die within 1 month. The remaining 25% will incur such severe mental and physical damage that they will never reach full recovery. World health professionals are witnessing this on a global scale. Malawi was especially afflicted with over 80% of their severely malnourished children dying of malnutrition each year before 2004 when Project Peanut Butter Malawi started. Since the beginning of Project Peanut Butter Malawi the country’s under 5 years mortality rate for Malawi in 1994 was 23.5% and dropped in Malawi in 2011 to 8.3%.

the local economy. Roughly 6,000 local farmers are currently supported through the project’s expanding food production in Malawi. An important component of the success of the Project’s model is the training that local health workers receive from the project staff to identify Severe Acute Malnutrition, dispense the food, and administer the program. Again, helping to provide jobs and stabilize the local community. In order to comply with changing standards for the production of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods, the local production facility run by project peanut butter in the city of Blantyre, Malawi required a new piece of food processing machinery. This piece of machinery, a disc or colloid mill, is a grinding instrument and pump to process course blends of peanut butter and sugar into very fine and runny liquids by reducing particle size. The new technical requirement as dictated by UNICEF is to reduce the thickness and granularity of this blended product to a particle size of 200 microns or less; this can be done by adding a single piece of equipment into the existing production line in Malawi, the disc or colloid mill. The introduction of a colloid mill into the production line for these lifesaving products was a simple way to add permanent value to the facility itself, which allows the facility to comply with international food standards and to continue producing health products for the treatment of malnutrition.

Since Project Peanut Butter Malawi was started in 2004 over 360,000 children in Malawi have been saved. In 2007, Ready-to-use therapeutic foods with home-based therapy was recognized as the standard of care for malnourished children by the United Nations, World Health Organization and World Food Programme. One of the most unique aspects of Project Peanut Butter’s work is that the Ready-to-use therapeutic food is produced within the local countries where it is served, using as many local ingredients as possible. The Malawi factory buys ingredients from local peanut and soy farmers, helping to sustain

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Shopping ART GALLERIES, CRAFTS & GIFTS African Habitat - Blantyre: Kidney Crescent, Uta Waleza Centre, Tel: 01 873 642, 0888 832 705, email: grabifem@hotmail.com. Lilongwe: Old Town Mall, Tel: 01 752 363 Chikuni Art Site, 0.4km before Dedza Pottery, Tel: 0999 314 314, www.chikuniartsite.com Creative Images, Namwiwawa Ave. Bt, Tel: 0999 942 224 Crystal’s Florist, 1 Hannover Ave, Blantyre, Tel: 01 821 752, 0888 823 837, email: crystalflorist@ewimax.mw Dedza Handmade Art Gallery (recycled paper products), Tel: 0993 243 674, www.dedzahandmadeart.com Dedza Pottery, 1 hour from Lilongwe, Tel: 01 223 069, 0888 853 425, email: dedzapottery@africa-online.net, www.dedzapottery.com Ishq, Blantyre: Shop 1, Protea Hotel Ryalls, Hannover Avenue, Tel: 0999 821 084, 0212 997 997, email: akeela@malawibiz.com. Lilongwe: Four seasons life style centre, shop no. 3, Presidential way, capital city, Tel: 0999 966 966, 0999 836 836, 0999 281 105, 0211 222 786, email: ishqmw@gmail.com La Caverna, Old Manager’s House, Mandala Rd, Bt Tel: 01 871 932, 0999 917 181 La Galleria, Lilongwe Old Town Mall, Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 01 757 742, 0999 917 181 Molten Blue Gallery & Boutique, Llw, Tel: 0999 962 509 www.moltenblue.net Mzuzu Pottery Shop, Mzuzu Hotel, Tel: 01 310 622, 0888 345 401, www.nyasalodges.com Nkhotakota Pottery, 2.5 hours from Lilongwe, Tel: 0999 380 105, 0884 581 098 email: nkhotakotapottery@africa-online.net Pag Cane Furniture, Zalewa Rd, Chirimba, Bt, Tel: 01 831 665, 0995 158 233 Tindoz D’Afrique, Umodzi Park & Pacific Mall, Tel: 0997 106 824, 0998 200 362, 0999 788 441, email: kalista.kalele@tindozdafrique.com, www.tindozdafrique.com Tisunge Crafts Shop, 1 hr from Bt, entrance to Lengwe Nat’ Park, Tel: 0111 912 922 Warm Heart Impressions, Capital Hotel, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 773 388 BAKERIES 7-11 Bakery, Mobil Station at Mchingi roundabout, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 758 369 Bakemans Confectioneries, Bt, Tel: 0999 844 535, 0212 822 811, 0212 804 504 email: bakemans@africa-online.net CarniWors speciality Butchery, Bakery & Deli, Kapani Meat Products, Kanengo, Llw, Tel: 01 711 171, email: shop@kapanimw.com

Kachere Bakeries - Blantyre: Ndirande, Tel: 0999 247 737. Chilobwe: Tel: 0888 854 755 BOOK SHOPS Central Africana - Blantyre: Uta Waleza Centre, Kidney Crescent, Tel: 01 876 110/112. Lilongwe: Old Town Mall, off Paul Kagame Road. Tel: 01 756 317. email: centralafricana@africa-online.net, www.centralafricana.com Dapp Secondhand Book Shop, Trade Fairground, Bt, Tlsl: 01 870 914 , 0999 450 559 Islamic Book Shop, Fattani House, Ginnery Cnr, Blantyre, Tel: 01 873 901 / 876 288/997 The Central Bookshop, Chichiri Shopping Centre, Blantyre, Tel: 01 872 191 Maneno Bookshop, NICO Ctr, Llw, Tel: 01 752 281, 0999 943 521 / 0999 917 353, email: maneno@africa-online.net Strictly Academic, Montfort Campus, Nguludi, Limbe, Tel: 0888 337 742, Zomba, Gymkhana Club Tel: 0111 912 921 www.strictlyacademic.mw

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BUTCHERS CarniWors speciality Butchery, Bakery & Deli, Kapani Meat Products, Kanengo, Llw, Tel: 01 711 171, email: shop@kapanimw.com Cold Storage, Bt Tel: 01 872 897 Lilongwe: Sir Glyn Jones Rd, Tel: 01 766 266/33 Kapani Meat Processors. Llw Tel: 01 741 545/542/105 email: sales@kapanimw.com Meat Connection, Lower Scalter Rd, opp. Hotel Victoria, Tel: 01 821 380, 0888 859 542 Nyama World, Llw, Tel: 01 711 634 Ori Meats, Blantyre, Tel: 01 842 521 / 01 846 105 Superior Halaal, Northgate Shopping Centre, Blantyre, Tel: 0111 914 903, 0999 223 587, 0888 333 845 CATERING EQUIPMENT Akbanies, Lilongwe along Colby rd. Area 3, Tel: 01 758 355 , email: akbanies@globemax4g.com, www.akbanies.com Impex Housewares, , Limbe, bt, L.T.C Building, Next to the Pound Shop. Tel: 01 840 038. Fax: 01 840 242, 0888 822 210 e-mail: yunuspatel@globemw.net Macadams, Limbe, Bt, Tel: 01 844 134, 0888 189 949 CHILDREN Baby World, Shoprite Complex, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 754 065, 0999 239 178 IQ’s Children’s Centre, Llw, Tel: 0999 945 068 Little Ones, Crossroads Complex, Lilongwe, Tel: 0888 899 222 IQ’s, Crossroads Complex, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 756 463 COMPUTERS, REPAIRS & ACCESSORIES Blockbuster - Blantyre: Limbe, Tel: 01 841 289/76, 0888 824 428, 0999 824 428. Lilongwe: Off Paul Kagame Rd, Mpico Blg, Tel: 01 754 425, 0211 909 090, 0999 721 037 Afcor - Blantyre: Tel: 01 871 755/965. Lilongwe: Arwa House, City Centre, Tel: 01 774 871/52, 01 759 617

Bizhub - Blantyre: Tel: 01 877 945/15, 0888 827 280 / 0888 898 633. Lilongwe: Opp. Cross Rds Mall, Tel: 01 750 891/2, 0888 356 714 / 0888 872 820 Byte Technologies, Kassam House, along Paul Kagame Highway, Tel: 01 754 120, 0999 551 120, 0995 310 042 Burco Electronic Systems - H/O - Blantyre: Queens Cnr, Chipembere highway, Maselema, Tel: 01 840 777/942, email: sales@burcomw.com Lilongwe: Area 43, Off Ufulu Road, Tel: 01 771 323, email: salesll@burcomw.com Mzuzu: Tel: 0212 233 518 / 0212 230 749 , www.burcomw.com email: salesmz@burcomw.com,

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Shopping Business Machines Ltd, Bt, Tel: 01 873 653 Click Africa - Blantyre: Art Mall, Chipembere Highway, Tel: 01 879 182. Lilongwe: HB House, Tel: 01 758 360 Compubyte - Blantyre: Tel: 823 501. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 774 932 Computer Connections, Felix Zulu, Lingadzi House, City Centre, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 772 479 / 773 184 Computron, Shop No. 6 Chayamba Building, Blantyre, Tel: 01 832 461, 0881 265 928, www.computronestore.mw Hamsons General Supplies, Moir Crescent Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 0888 827 280 IT Centre - H/O - Blantyre: IT House, cnr Glyn Jones & Sharpe Rd, Tel: 01 824 921 / 821 482 / 835 165. Lilongwe: Old Town, opp Maula Parish, Kamuzu Procession Rd, Tel: 01 752 348/9. email: it@it-centre.biz, www.itcentre.biz Lords Computers & Electronics - Blantyre: Tel: 0994 324 666. Lilongwe: Shoprite Complex, Tel: 0995 444 444. Mzuzu: Tel: 0991 508 922 NCR - Blantyre: Chipembere Highway, Tel: 01 871 433, 0212 810 421. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 754 904, 0211 951 018. Mzuzu: Tel: 0213 700 022, email: gesterner@inet.mw / ncr@inet.mw Olivetti Canotech - Blantyre: Chipembere Highway, Tel: 01 844 822. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 758 758 Silverleaf Computers & Accessories, Chayamba Building, Shop 2, Hendrson Str, Blantyre, Tel: 01 823 716 / 824 302 / 01 833 487

Satcom, Lesley Rd, Bt, Tel: 0999 910 100, 0888 910 100, 0121 910 100, email: sales@satcom-mw.com, www.satcom-mw.com Skyband.biz - Blantyre: Tel, 0216 000 138. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 751 759 / 0212 881 163

Softnet Broadband (V-SAT), Mt Pleasant, Leslie Rd. Blantyre, Tel: 0111 913 771/2, email: sales@softnet.mw, www.softnet.mw

Xerographics - Blantyre: Xerox Centre, Churchill Rd, Tel: 01 844 511/781, 01 840 796 email: blantyre@xerographicsmw.com. Lilongwe: Kangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ombe House, Tel: 01 775 807/4, 01 753 353 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS & OR EQUIPMENT Link Building Products - Blantyre: Top Mandala, Tel: 01 870 205. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 756 653. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 311 766, email: info@lbpmw.com Macsteel, Bt, Tel: 01 843 285/677, www.macsteel.co.za Polyplast, Limbe, Bt, Tel: 01 917 212, 0888 830 153 Safintra, off Paul Kagame Rd, Llw, Tel: 01 752 357/8, 0999 967 272, www.safintra-malawi.com Shire Limited, Raynor Avenue, Limbe, Bt Tel: 01 845 011/2/3. Lilongwe: Chilambula Road, Tel: 01 754 687/875/878

Tinashe Distributors, Kassam House, along Paul Kagame Highway, lwTel: 01 754 120, 0999 551 120, 0995 310 042 CORPORATE GIFTS & DESIGN Creative Images, Namwiwawa Ave. Bt, Tel: 0999 942 224 Industrial Signage & Media Specialists, along Chipembere Highway, Limbe, Tel: 0111 988 523, 0999 290 572 DISTRIBUTORS Cold Chain, Maselema, Bt, Tel: 01 875 100, 0992 991 094/6 email: graemes@coldchainmw.com Innscor & Comox, Makata, Bt, Tel: 01 877 845 / 873 333 Norkie (Chinese foodstuff), Area 3, Upland House, Llw, Tel: 0999 204 036, 0888 358 118 Tinashe Distributors, Kassam House, along Paul Kagame Highway, Tel: 01 754 120, 0999 551 120, 0995 310 042 Rab Processors, Maselema, Limbe, Tel: 01 845 200 / 841 422, email: rab@rabmw.com ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES & OR SUPPLIES AT Carter - Blantyre: Chipembere H/W, Tel: 01 840 205 / 844 819 / 845 655. Lilongwe: Area 3, Tel: 01 750 038/730. Email: atcarter@globemw.net. Akbanies, Lilongwe along Kamuzu Proc. rd. Area 2, Tel: 01 724 416, email: akbanies@globemax4g.com, www.akbanies.com Blockbuster - Blantyre: Limbe, Tel: 01 841 276/89 , 0888 824 428, 0999 824 428. Lilongwe: Off Paul Kagame Rd, Mpico Blg, Tel: 01 754 428, 0888 665 885, email: blockbuster@globemw.net Consumer Electronic Services - Blantyre: Kanabar House, opp Mount Soche Hotel, Tel: 01 822 624 / 821 127. Limbe: Krishna House, Livingstone Ave. Tel: 01 840 624, email: ces@malawi.net. Lilongwe: Daud Complex, Area 3, Tel: 01 756 400/ 756 401, email: ces-llw@malawi.net Electra Sales, Mandala Rd, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 753 519 / 755 264 Electrade Distributors - Blantyre: Electrade House, Chipembere highway, Kristwick, Tel: 01 877 940, 0999 151 787, 0212 877 947 , 0212 877 947 email: electrademw@gmail.com Globe Electronics - Blantyre: Fatima Arcade, Haile Selassie Rd, Tel: 01 823 130. Lilongwe: Manobec Complex, next to Mchinji Round-a-bout, Tel: 01 751 999, email: electronics@globemw.net, www.globegroup.mw HTC Supplies, Kamuzu Procession Rd, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 753 160. Mzuzu: 01 310 884, email: agna2001@yahoo.com, www.htcsupplies.com

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Huma Wholesale, Old Town, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 724 615, email: huma@globemw.net Impex Housewares, , Limbe, bt, L.T.C Building, Next to the Pound Shop. Tel: 01 840 038. Fax: 01 840 242, 0888 822 210 e-mail: yunuspatel@globemw.net New City Centre, Blantyre, Tel: 01 820 443/798, email: nccbt@yabhanagroup.com Limbe, Tel: 01 844 714 email: ncclb@yabhanagroup.com OG Electricals (retail & wholesale), Lilongwe: Daud Complex, Kamuzu Procession Rd, Tel: 01 755 947, 0211 877 940, email: info@ogelectricals.com Radio & Electrical Services - Blantyre: Victoria Ave, Tel: 01 833 212. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 750 430 FISHING/MARINE EQUIPMENT G.C.L. Marine Hardware, Monkey-Bay, Tel: 0999 006 496 Into Sports, Blantyre: Chichiri Shopping Centre, Tel: 01 870 822. Lilongwe: Gateway Mall, Tel: 0212 234 006, 0995 613 244, email: intosports@africa-online.net Toppers, Haile Selasse Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 822 981, email: lambatgroup@africa-online.net FLORISTS & PLANTS Crystal’s Florist, 1 Hannover Ave, Blantyre, Tel: 01 821 752, 0888 823 837, email: crystalflorist@ewimax.mw Evergreen Florist, Crossroads Complex, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 752 563 / 757 198 Flower Power, Area 47, J & M Business park, Opp. ABC Clinic, Lilongwe, Tel: 0111 920 612, 0999 200 145, 0884 762 345, email: flowerpower@lasecmw.com, www.flowerpowermw.com Four Seasons Plant Hire & Nursery, Presidential drive, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 773 096, 01 775 706, email: info@fourseasonsmw.com Garden Corner, Northgate Shopping Centre, Bt, Tel: 01 875 261, 0888 829 667 / 0888 898 009

Greenland Nursery, Steers Blantyre, Tel: 0999 958 900, 0994 371 174 Maone Park Nursery & Florist, Maone Park Industrial & Housing Estate, off Zomba Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 0888 627 165 / 0888 824 129, 0999 934 581 Tropex, Mangochi, Tel: 01 580 450/206/203, 0888 723 195 Zikomo Flower Farm, Area 12, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 770 330 FURNITURE A.A.M Furnishers - Blantyre: Kulsom Plaza, Limbe, Tel: 01 842 866. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 758 328, African Habitat - Blantyre: Kidney Crescent, Uta Waleza Centre, Tel: 01 873 642, 0888 832 705, email: grabifem@hotmail.com. Lilongwe: Old Town Mall, Tel: 01 752 363 Argos Trading, Kamuzu Procession, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 755 004 Art-Line, Ginnery Corner, Bt, Tel: 01 870 753 Blockbuster - Blantyre: Limbe, Tel: 01 841 276/89 , 0888 824 428, 0999 824 428. Lilongwe: Off Paul Kagame Rd, Mpico Blg, Tel: 01 754 428, 0888 665 885 Carnival Furnishers - Blantyre: Glyn Jones Rd, Tel: 01 821 758/172, 01 823 753 Lilongwe: Kirk Road, Tel: 01 759 044/5 Comet - Blantyre: Limbe, Tel: 01 843 277/12. Lilongwe: off Paul Kagame Road, Tel: 01 756 675 Interiors, Paul Kagame Rd, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 750 951 Jaydee’s Furniture - Blantyre: Lalgi Kurgi bld, Haile Selassie Rd, Tel: 01 823 691/854, 824 291 Lilongwe: Amina House, Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 01 757 752 Lords Office Furniture - Blantyre: Chichiri Shopping Centre, Tel: 01 873 811, Lilongwe: Shoprite Complex, Tel: 01 750 046. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 312 590, email: lordsbestcollection@yahoo.com.

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Shopping Mapanga Furniture - H/O - Blantyre: 7kms from Limbe on the Zomba Rd, Tel: 0111 661 736/51/74. Lilongwe: Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 01 757 657 / 759 750 M & K Cane Manufacturers, Limbe, Blantyre, Tel: 0999 950 176 Robray - H/O - Blantyre: Limbe, Tel: 01 840 144/406. Lilongwe: Area 2, Old Town, Tel: 01 725 382 / 710 298, email: info@robraymw.com Shire Ltd, off Paul Kagame Rd, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 754 687/416 S & K Furniture, Queens Cnr. Tsiranana Rd, Maselema, Limbe, Blantyre, Showroom: Tel: 01 843 441 / 843 797 Tayub’s: H/O – Blantyre: Maselema, Limbe, Tel: 0999 842 196, 0888 821 795. Lilongwe: Mandala Rd. Tel: 0999 824 196. Email: tayubs@globemw.net Unity Hardware, Nu Lite House, Paul Kagame frontage Rd, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 753 464/994 Wood Industries Corp - Blantyre: Tel: 01 870 144. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 753 749 Wooden Stuff, Llw, Tel: 0888 843 350 www.woodenstuff.weebly.com

GLASS CENTRES Alert Glass Centre, Mzuzu, Tel: 01 312 820 / 933 443, 0999 329 670, 0888 823 721 Impex Warehouses, Limbe L.T.C Building, Next to the Pound Shop, Tel: 01 840 038, 0888 822 210, e-mail: yunuspatel@globemw.net PG Glass, G/Corner, Bt, Tel: 01 872 495 / 873 064, 0999 971 240, 0888 205 874. Lilongwe: Area 4, Tel: 01 757 / 754 707 / 753 773, 0999 970 954, 0884 767 633, email: sales@pgglassmw.com HARDWARE / BUILDING SUPPLIES Blue Zone, Ginnery Cnr, Bt, Tel: 0888 980 888 Builders Base, Bt, Tel: 0111 622 575, 0888 821 846, 0212 821 846 Comet - Blantyre: Limbe, Tel: 01 843 277. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 756 675 / 753 382 Deekay Suppliers - H/O - Blantyre: Salim Amour Rd, Ginnery Corner, Tel: 01 876 929. Haile Selassie Rd, Tel: 01 822 133 / 833 339. Lilongwe: Area 3, Colby Road, Tel: 01 750 044/133/134, email: info@deekaylilongwe.com Area 2, Kamuzu Procession Rd, Tel: 01 724 044/047 01 726 328. email: deekay@africa-online.net Link Building Products - Blantyre: Top Mandala, Tel: 01 870 205. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 756 653. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 311 766 email: info@lbpmw.com Lmd Trading House, Armitage Rd, Llw, Tel: 01 754 656 / 753 651, email: lmd@lmdmw.com MSC General Trader, Mzuzu, Tel: 01 333 991 Phalombe Hardware, Limbe, Bt, Tel; 01 840 745 / 845 141, email: phalombe@africa-online.net Riteway Suppliers, nr Mbayani Petroda, Bt, Tel: 01 827 877/878, 0888 865 053, 0999 319 198, email: info@rightwaysuppliers.com, www.ritewaysuppliers.com Select and Save LTD, Bt,Tel: 01 840 990 / 843 376, email: rajni@select.mw. Lilongwe: Area 2, Old Town, Tel: 01 724 638/19, email: bhavin@select.mw / bhavin84@gmail.com. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 311 808, email: bhavin@select.mw Star Trading, Kamuzu Procession, Area 2, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 726 823 / 754 304 Universal Trading Company, Ginnery Cnr, Blantyre, Tel: 01 870 888/999, email:universal@globemw.net, universalmalawi@yahoo.com JEWELLERY Dream Craft, Limbe, next to Speedys, Blantyre, Tel: 0111 916 555 / 842 782 Gems & Jewellery, Game Complex, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 755 245, 0888 907 166, email: sales@malawigems.com, www.malawigems.com PAINT Barloworld Plascon - H/O - Blantyre: Tel: 01 872 220 / 874 515. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 759 485

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Shopping Dulux Paints - Blantyre: Chipembere Highway, Tel: 01 871 522/767/728. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 750 575/421 Layser Paint & Plastic, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 712 712 Monolux Paints, Blantyre, Tel: 01 877 700/655 Rainbow Paints - Blantyre: Chipembere Highway, Limbe, Tel: 01 844 893. Lilongwe: Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 01 755 901 Valmore Paints, Kidney Crescent, Blantyre, Tel: 01 871 088/072, 01 870 210, email: valmore@globemw.net SHOPPING MALLS Chichiri Shopping Mall, Blantyre, Tel: 01 833 361 / 843 311, email: broll@broll.co.mw Four Seasons, Presidential drive, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 773 096 / 775 706, email: info@fourseasonsmw.com Lilongwe City Mall, Tel: 01 754 799, email: broll@broll.co.mw Old Town Mall, Lilongwe Loop, Tel: 01 757 742 Shoprite Complex, Lilongwe, Tel: 0111 920 612 Pacific Shopping Mall, Area 10, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 750 355 The Homestead, off Victoria Ave, Mungo Chisuse Rd, Mt Pleasant, Bt, Tel: 0991 577 151 SOLAR EQUIPMENT Bestobell - H/O - Lilongwe: off Paul Kagame Rd opp. Rd Traffic Dept Tel: 01 750 440/087/653. Blantyre: Tel: 0111 989 045/029, 0999 821 691 Energy Unlimited, Tel: 0111 755 111, www.energyunlimeted-mw.com Ecopowa, Mandala, Blantyre, Tel: 01 880 007, 0999 952 057 Nordam Enterprises, Tel: 0999 246 782, email:nordam@africa-online.net, www.nordamenterprises.com Phalombe Hardware, Limbe, Bt, Tel; 01 840 745 / 845 141, email: phalombe@africa-online.net Powered by Nature â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blantyre: Limbe, Tel: 0111 608 495. Lilongwe: Area 2, Kak Arcade, Tel: 0111 629 747. Email: contact@poweredbynature-mw.com Solar Aid, Area 3, Llw, Tel: 0997 034 806, 0881 582 776, email: info.malawi@sunnymoney.org SPORTS SHOPS Into Sports, Blantyre: Chichiri Shopping Centre, Tel: 01 870 822. Lilongwe: Gateway Mall, Tel: 0212 234 006, 0995 613 244, email: intosports@africa-online.net STATIONERY Andrex Industries, Limbe, Blantyre, Tel: 01 823 981 / 834 345 , email: andrexmalawi@gmail.com Cartridge Wizards, Hanover Str, Blantyre, Tel: 0888 960 776

Deekay Stationers, opp Escom House, Haile Selassie Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 824 083 / 820 775, email: deekay@globemw.net HB Stationers, Kamuzu Procession Rd, opp. Maula Parish, Hayyat Complex, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 755 370/67 / 753 928, email: hbstationers@africa-online.net IT Supplies & General Logistics, Apollo bld, Bt, Tel: 01 834 488, 0999 511 205 / 0999 237 575 Metro Department Store, Limbe, Bt, Tel: 01 840 740 / 841 542 Neat Ideas Super Store, Chichiri Shopping Centre, Blantyre, Tel: 01 875 690 Office World - Blantyre: Art Mall, Masauko Chipembere Highway, Kristwick, Tel: 01 879 700, Lilongwe: Constantini Building, Kamuzu Procession Rd, Tel: 01 753 853 / 757 839, email: officeworld@globemw.net Paperwork, Limbe, Blantyre, Tel: 01 840 657 / 822 394 Skipco Malawi Limited: Blantyre - Off Masauko Chipembere highway, behind Toyota Malawi, Tel: 01 875 645 Lilongwe: Area 3 Old Town, Nassah Bldg, Tel: 0999 578 064 Staples, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 750 202 / 753 017 Stationery Box - H/O - Blantyre: Phekani House, Tel: 01 874 889, 01 833 281/64. Chichiri, Tel: 01 833 250. Lilongwe: opp Crossroads, Tel: 01 750 145/014, 0888 872 820 S.V.Stationers, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 753 000 Waka Stationers, off Colby Rd, opp. Area 3 Market, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 753 822/4 SUPERMARKETS 7-11 - Lilongwe: Chief Kilipula Building, Kamuzu Procession, Tel: 01 757 145. Mobil Station at Mchinji roundabout, Tel: 01 758 369 CarniWors speciality Butchery, Bakery & Deli, Kapani Meat Products, Kanengo, Llw, Tel: 01 711 171, email: shop@kapanimw.com Chitawira Shopping Centre, Blantyre, Tel: 01 880 784/72, 0888 210 933, open 7 days: 6am-7:30pm Chipiku Plus - Lilongwe H/O: Tel: 01 758 501/425, Lilngwe City Mall, Tel: 01 758 296. Blantyre: Tel: 01 879 665/667. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 310 444. Salima: Tel: 01 262 037 Foodworth, Bisnowaty Centre, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 772 355/6, open Mon - Fri: 7am-6:30pm, Sat: 7am-2pm, public hols: 7am-1pm Foodzone, Crossroads Complex, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 751 431/2/3 Fresh Food Imports, Old Town Mall, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 753 301, Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5pm, Sat: 8:30am-1pm, Public hols: 8:30am-1pm Game Stores - Blantyre: Chichiri Shopping Centre, Tel: 01 870 182/170/171. LIlongwe: Old tow, Tel: 01 751 123, open 7 days, Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm, Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 9am-1pm, public hols: 9am-1pm Kapani Meat Processors, Llw Tel: 01 741 545/542/105 email: sales@kapanimw.com Peoples, Ginnery Corner, Bt, Tel: 01 871 799 Santa Plaza, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 751 394

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Shopping Savers Choice, Chipembere Highway, Blantyre, Tel: 01 844 844, Mon-Fri: 7am-6pm, Sat: 7am-5pm Shoprite - Blantyre: Chipembere Highway, Tel: 01 872 199 Lilongwe: Kirk Rd, Old Town, Tel: 01 759 323, open 7 days, Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm, Sat: 8am-5pm, Sun: 9am-1pm TEXTILES Akbanies Textiles, along Kamuzu Proc. Rd. Llw Tel: 01 758 155. Akbanies Home Fabrics, along colby rd. Area 3, Llw, Tel: 01 758 155. email: akbanies@globemax4g.com www.akbanies.com, Bakali - Blantyre: Glyn Jones Rd, Tel: 01 830 261 / 0888 376 444. Limbe: Tel: 01 842 857, 0888 314 000. 01 845 872, 0121 831 400 Bombay Bizaar, Haile Selassie Rd, Bt, Tel: 01 820 933, 0999 249 243, 0888 834 934 Curtaining Boutique, off Victoria Ave, Bt, Tel: 01 821 273, 0888 306 182 Flair Flooring & Furnishing, Mandala, Bt, Tel: 01 878 908, 0999 357 357, 0888 357 357 Metro Department Store, Limbe, Bt, Tel: 01 840 740 / 841 542 The Pound Shop, Limbe, Blantyre, Tel: 01 840 085, 0888 877 843 TILES The Bath & Tile Connection, next to Electra Sales, Chipembere Highway, BT, Tel; 01 847 222, 0888 825 367, 0212 825 367 The Tile Centre - Blantyre: Chipembere Highway, Blantyre, Tel: 01 872 186, Lilongwe:Tel: 01 757 990 Tiling Solutions, Kidney Crescent, Blantyre, Tel: 0111 910 193 WHOLESALE LIQUOR A.S.A.P, Kidney Crescent, Bt, Tel: 0999 203 033 October Wines & Liquor, next to MSB, Tel: 0111 626 561, 0999 927 633 Popat Wholesalers, Top Mandala, opp Blantyre market, Tel: 01 879 240, 0995 879 240, 0888 201 768

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Health DOCTORS - Blantyre Dr. Arega Fekadu, surgeon, Tel: 0111 981 485, Dr Bhuptani, Tel: 01 821 074 / 603 011, 0888 519 701 Dr Chilemba, corner Henderson & Sharpe Rd, Tel: 01 821 069 Dr Chisi, Tel: 01 844 276 Dr Dzinyemba, Limbe, Tel: 0999 839 608 Dr Gatrad, Tel: 01 823 904 / 821 060 Dr. Getrude Sambakunsi, general practitioner, Tel: 0111 618 744, 0888 622 835 Dr Gombwa, Chitawira, 0999 966 667 Dr. James Misiri, Tel: 0111 918 485 Dr. Jamie Crounse, family medicine & preventative medicine specialist, Tel: 0111 918 485 Dr Juster, Tel: 01 823 491, 0999 938 281 Dr R.S.Thejopal (Mrs), 33 Glyn Jones Rd, Tel: 01 870 334, Surgery: Tel: 01 821 414, Residence: 0111 657 508, email: shrisuch@globemax4g.com Dr. Ryan Hayton, Surgeon, Wed: Malamulo Hospital Day clinic, Amina House Limbe, Tel; 01 842 902, 0881 920 063, email: ryan.hayton@gmail.com Dr Maria Molina, M.D., L.A.H., D.C.H, behind Mwaiwathu Hospital, Tel: 0888 826 460, email: inesmolina@africa-online.net Dr Msukwa, Eye Specialist, behind Mwaiwathu Hospital, Tel:0888 363 555

Dr. Wendy Ngwira, opp. Std Bank, Limbe, Tel: 01 840 901 / 841 915, 0999 076 935 DOCTORS - Lilongwe Dr Anthony, Tel: 01 773 634 / 772 782 Dr Abdul Qadir Caratella, Area 2, Old Town, Tel: 01 724 891 Dr Gulum Lorgat, Area 2, Old Town, Tel: 01 726 853 Dr John Jones, ABC Clinic, Tel: 01 761 743/670 Dr Kayambo, Tel: 01 726 146 Dr Kazembe, City Centre Clinic, Tel: 01 772 154 Dr Snowen, Tel: 01 775 603 DOCTORS - Thyolo Dr. Arega Fekadu, surgeon, Tel: 01 470 222, on call No: 0211 960 663 Dr. Jamie Crounse, family medicine & preventative medicine specialist, Tel: 01 470 222 Dr. Ryan Hayton, Surgeon, specilises in Endoscopy and minimally invasive, loaparoscopis surgery, Tel: 01 470 222, 0881 920 063, email: ryan.hayton@gmail.com DOCTORS - Zomba Dr Joshua, Tel: 01 527 186, 0999 912 769

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Health OTHER Helen Van Schalkwyk (Pschologist), Tel: 0882 306 957, email: helen@africa-online.net HEALTH INSURANCE AON - Blantyre: Hannover House, Independence Drive, Tel: 01 820 355. Lilongwe: Nico Centre House, Kamuzu Procesion Rd, Tel: 01 752 129/165 Liberty Health, Kabula House, Chilembwe Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 830 610, www.prosperityhealth.com MASM, 2nd floor, MASM House, 22 Lower Sclater Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 820 298/543/370 Medlife, agents for BUPA, William Russell, AETNA, NowHealth & Expacare: 1st floor, Dossani House, 17 Glyn Jones Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 824 108 / 0999 118 903, email: steve@medlifemw.com, heather@medlifemw.com, admin@medlifemw.com Vanguard Life Assurance Company, 2nd floor MDC House, Glyn Jones Rd, Bt, Tel: 01 823 356 HOSPITALS / CLINICS- Blantyre BEIT Trust Cure International Hospital, Tel: 01 871 900 / 875 015 / 873 694 Blantyre Adventist Hospital, Robins Rd, Kabula, Tel: 01 820 399/488, 01 823 104. Emergency: 01 839 665. GMC Hospital, Fatima Arcade, Haile Selassie Rd, Tel: 01 832 414/235/355, www.gmchospital.com Limbe Medical Clinic, opp. Std Bank, Limbe, Tel: 01 840 901 / 841 915, 0999 076 935 Malamulo Hospital Day Clinic, Amina House, Limbe, Tel: 0111 918 485, 01 843 941 Mwaiwathu Private Hospital, Chileka Rd, Tel: 01 822 999 / 834 989 Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Ginnery Cnr, Tel: 01 874 333 Sandi Rehabilitation, Assesment & Therapy Centre, Tel: 0111 731 091, email: sandiblantyre@gmail.com, www.sandi-malawi.com HOSPITALS / CLINICS - Lilongwe ABC Hearing Clinic, Tel: 0888 211 091, email: hearingabcclinic@gmail.com African Bible College Community Clinic, Tel: 01 761 670/743 Likuni Mission Hospital, Likuni, Tel: 01 766 602/574 Lilongwe Central Hospital, off Mzimba Rd, near Kenyatta Road, Tel: 01 753 555 / 754 331 / 754 725 7th Day Adventist Health Centre, off Presidential Way, near Area 14 Baptist Church, Tel: 01 775 680 / 776 023 Emmanuel Medical Centre, Area 3, Tel: 0111 975 722, 0888 999 111 Medicare Laboratory, Old Town, Tel: 01 750 152 Mphatso Private Clinic, Tel: 01 766 002 Mtengowathenga Hospital, Tel: 01 286 270 Nkhoma Hospital, Eye Department, Tel: 0992 784 818, email: phaco.nkhoma@gmail.com

Pamodzi Clinic, Kangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ombe House, City Centre, Tel: 01 770 548/9 Partners in Hope Medical Centre, Area 36. 3kms South of Old Town, opp St. John Parish, Tel: 01 727 155 / 725 818, 0999 971 731/2, Appointments: Tel: 0111 739 469, info@pihmalawi.com, www.pihmalawi.com Sandi Rehabilitation, Assesment & Therapy Centre, Tel: 0111 731 091, email: sandililongwe@gmail.com, www.sandi-malawi.com HOSPITALS - Mulanje Mulanje Mission Hospital, Tel: 01 467 022 HOSPITALS - Monkey Bay Monkey Bay Community Hospital, Tel: 01 587 620, 0888 702 101, 0881 768 213, 0999 314 453 HOSPITALS - Mzuzu Saint Johns Hospital, Tel: 01 325 299 HOSPITALS - Ngabu Malamulo Hospital, Tel: 01 427 266

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Health HOSPITAL / CLINIC - Salima Marie Stopes International, Tel: 01 262 330

Pharmachemie, Fleetline House, Ginnery Corner, Tel: 01 871 581 / 0999 968 077 Email: pclbt@noorgrp.co.mw

HOSPITALS - Thyolo Malamulo Hospital, Tel: 01 470 222/243/255, www.malamulohospital.org HOSPITALS - Zomba City Health Clinic, next to ADAMS wholesaler, Tel: 0111 618 744, 0888 522 835 OPTICIANS A.C. Opticals - Blantyre: Chichiri Shopping Mall, Tel: 01 872 120. Email: a.c.chichiri@ac-opticals.com Development House, Tel: 01 820 597, email: a.c.blantyre@ac-opticals.com. www.ac-opticals.com. Lilongwe: Lilongwe City Mall, Tel: 0111 208 088 email: llwcitymall@ac-opticals.com & Old Town Mall, Tel: 01 756 161. email: a.c.lilongwe@ac-opticals.com, Mzuzu: Shoprite Centre, Tel: 01 311 665, www.ac-opticals.com Lions Sight First Eye Clinic, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 750 168 Madalitso Health Resources Centre, Salima, Tel: 0994 079 507 Visioncare - Blantyre: Blantyre Adventist Hospital, Glyn Jones Rd, Tel:01 836 931, 0995 531 443. Lilongwe: Lilongwe Adventist Health Centre, Presidential Way, Tel: 0999 107 909. Mzuzu: Mzuzu central hospital, Tel: 01 320 916, 0995 536 398 PHARMACIES Bwaila Pharmacy, Lilongwe,Tel: 01 757 892 CitiPharm, Limbe: Tel: 01 841 314, 0888 920 930, 0999 920 930. Blantyre: Opp KFC, Tel: 0212 841 314, email: pharmacist@citipharm.com, www.citipharm.com Kabula Pharmacy, Ginnery Corner, Bt, Tel: 01 872 767, 0999 916 860, 0999 676 034 Limbe Pharmacy, Churchill Rd, Bt, Tel: 01 845 506, 0999 922 615, email: lbpharmacy@globemw.net Maula Pharmacy, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 753 955, 0999 964 753, 0999 511 375 Moringa Gold, Bt, Tel: 0881 129 285, email: josh@mamoringa.com / info@mamoringa.com, www.mamoringa.com Mudi Pharmacy, Chichiri Shopping Mall, Bt, Tel: 01 876 229, 0999 954 766 One Stop Pharmacy - Blantyre: Town, Tel: 01 824 148, 0888 860 230. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 753 113, 0999 459 227. Zomba: Tel: 01 524 194, 0888 860 230 Pharmacare - Blantyre: Anadkat House, Tel: 01 820 001. Lilongwe: Shop 8 Nico Centre, Tel: 01 752 073 / 753 230. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 312 993. Email: pharmacare@africa-online.net Mzuzu: Tel: 01 312 993, email: pharmacaremz@gmail.com

PHYSIOTHERAPY Aamena Dassu, Wellness Centre Physiotherapy Clinic, Specialised in Orthopedics, Musculoskeletal, Neuro and Respiratory,Namwiwa, Sanjika Rd, Bt, Tel: 0999 257 496, email: aamena.dassu@gmail.com Aysha Mukadam P.T(USA), Specialised in Orthopedics, musculo, skeletal & fitness related issues, Blantyre, Tel: 01 871 900 BEIT Trust Cure Orthopedic International Hospital, Blantyre, Tel: 01 871 900 Sports Therapy, Acupuncture & Massage Clinic, Sharron Sequeira, specialised in musculo-skeletal treatment, Namiwawa, Blantyre, Tel: 0888 866 975 REIKI / MASSAGE Divine Glow, Shalini Hathiramani, Bt, Tel: 01 820 556, 0999 210 060, Madidi Lodge, Area 9, Llw, Tel: 01 752 661, 0888 607 169, email: info@madidilodge.com, www.madidilodge.com Wellness Centre Physiotherapy Clinic, Namwiwa, Sanjika Rd, Bt, Tel: 0999 257 496 VETERINARY Care Vet Clinic, Area 3, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 754 418, 0999 935 294 City Vet Clinic, Area 3, Llw, Tel: 01 757 483, 0888 853 457, 0991 277 492 LILONGWE SPCA, Tel: 01 755 559, email: noplacelikehome@lilongwespca.org, www.lilongwespca.org Mudi Veterinary Surgery, Opp. HHI, Bt, Tel 01 822 637, 0999 939 389 / 0995 669 766 The Vet Clinic, Cnr Laws and Chilembwe Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 821 246 (office), 0111 910 231/0 (home), 0999 960 041 / 0888 825 346 Vet Clinic: Plot 18 Acacia Road, Area 9, email: vetclinic@lilongwespca.org Tel: 0994 627 999 / 01 755 559, Emergency: 0111 206 137 YOGA Makuzi Beach Tel: 0999 283 980, 0888 645 890, email: makuzibeach@globemw.net, www.makuzibeach.com

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By Tamsin Lillie

Medic to Medic is a UK based charity who work closely alongside universities in Malawi to sponsor students training to be doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and pharmacists, who are struggling financially to complete their training.

only hope is to find a scholarship, but you know there are many like you, and all too few scholarship programmes. Yet, you want to help people and help Malawi on its road to development.

Malawi, like many countries in Africa has a critical shortage of health workers with just 2 doctors and 59 nurses per 100,000 people compared to 230 doctors and 900 nurses in the UK. Most doctors work in the tertiary referral hospitals of Blantyre and Lilongwe, meaning that the vast majority of Malawiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population, 85% of whom live in rural areas, never see a doctor.

This was Elizabethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story when we met her. We took her on as a Medic to Medic scholar and now she no longer has to worry about the costs of studying, all her energy can be devoted to passing her exams, so that in the future more of Malawiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people can benefit from her skills. There are many talented young school leavers who want to become health workers in Malawi, but most are unable to afford the cost of tertiary education.

The deficit of human resources has a negative impact on many patient outcomes and Malawi has some of the most shocking health statistics in the world; it remains one of the most dangerous places for women and children with a maternal mortality ratio of 460 per 100,000 deliveries and 71 per 1000 children dying before their 5th birthday, the vast majority of deaths being preventable. Not only is health worker migration a concern, but not enough people are being trained as health workers in order to sustain the basic needs of the population. Many students are forced to drop out of their training because they cannot afford the cost of tertiary education. Imagine you are living in a polygamous family with seventeen siblings, raised by your mother a small-scale farmer following the death of your father. You have multiple breaks in your education because there is no money to pay for your school fees. You work as a housemaid in order to save money for your education. Despite these hardships you are selected to study at the College of Medicine. In order to register you are forced to skip meals to save money. This is still not enough and soon you are told to drop out due to lack of funds. Your

Our mission is to address the root causes of health worker shortages in developing countries. We support students that have academic potential but are socially and economically disadvantaged; namely those who are from rural areas, with nonprofessional parents, from an orphan or single parent family, with no other means of support. These individuals are often under represented in tertiary education and these factors have been shown to be protective against health worker migration. We also have a preference to support young women, so that more women are able to gain access to a profession with career prospects. We are now supporting over 54 students at the College of Medicine and Mzuzu College of Nursing. Our regular donors are linked to an individual student in a similar way to sponsor a child schemes. We guarantee each students tuition fees, give them medical equipment, medical books and a twice yearly stationery allowance, so that they have everything they need to reach their full potential and successfully qualify as health workers in their home country.

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Since starting in 2007, Medic to Medic has helped over 35 students graduate. That’s 35 health workers Malawi wouldn’t have had. Many of our graduates now work in district hospitals of underserved rural communities, widening the access to healthcare in these regions. This programme will not solve all the problems with health systems in Africa, but it will help reduce the human resource crisis and it will help a disadvantaged individual gain a profession and stable employment and benefit the thousands of patients encountered by each health worker over their career. There are plenty of ways to get involved with Medic to Medic. You can become a regular donor, run a fundraising event, collect old medical equipment, laptops and books for us to give to our students or help us with transportation of and equipment from the UK! There are lots of ways to get involved! Drop us an email or visit our website for more information. Email: medictomedic@gmail.com Telephone: +44 (0) 208 869 3603 Website: www.medictomedic.org.uk

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Education

BLANTYRE Growing Star Montessori Nursery School (Baby and Toddler- Reception), 28 Chilembwe Rd, Off Link Rd, Namiwawa, Tel: 0888 952 888, email: shakira@africa-online.net Happy Days (pre nursery school), Hillview School, Tel: 0888 821 002 Hillview International Primary, Newlands, Tel: 01 843 540, email: office@hillviewschool.mw Hotel Training School, Tel: 01 824 731 Jack & Jill Nursery School, Link rd, Namiwawa, Tel: 01 823 765 / 836 206, email: officestpatspr@globemw.net Kalibu Academy, Blantyre, Located off Chileka Airport Rd, Tel: 0888 656 344, 0992 102 321/322, Email: contact@kalibuacademy.org www.kalibuacademy.org Little Oaks, Montessori Nursery School, 1 link rd, Namiwawa, tel: 0991 504 777, 0211 104 777, email: littleoaksmlw@gmail.com Little Twinkles Nursery School, Mpingwe, Limbe, Tel: 0111 915 740, 0888 542 909, 0994 888 754, 0212 230 786, email: safinaomar1@gmail.com

Mary Pop-Ins Montessori Nursery School, Mount Pleasant, Portuguese Club, Chichiri, Tel: 0888 898 388 / 099 631 183, email: irish@africa-online.net, www.marypopins.net Mini Me Montessori Nursery and Primary School, Namiwawa, Tel: 0993 866 013, 0212 258 899, email: info@minimemw.com, www.minimemw.com Montessori Private Christian Nursery School, Nyambadwe, Tel: 0111 627 100, 0998 092 940, email: montessoriprivate@gmail.com Nyasa Junior Academy, Tel: 01 843 248, 0999 510 427 Phoenix International Primary School, Tel: 01 824 845, email: phoenixschool@africa-online.net, www.phoenixschoolmalawi.com Pixie Glen (pre nursery school), Tel: 0888 821 002 Saint Andrews International High School, Tel: 01 823 688 / 822 585/470 / 824 628 email: info@saints.mw, www.saints.mw Saint Andrews International Primary School, Tel: 01 823 086, www.saips.mw

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Education Saint Patricks Academy, Sunnyside Tel: 01 830 715/657/727, academy@africa-online. net / principal@stpatricksmw.com Saint Patricks International Primary, Link Rd, Namiwawa, Tel: 01 836 206/765 South End Primary School, Chikwawa Rd, Tel: 01 839 086 / 838 481 South End Sec School, Chikwawa Rd, Tel: 01 839 275 Sunshine Hills Montessori Nursery School (pre nursery & nursery), Tel: 0888 606 838 SCHOOLS - LILONGWE ABC Christian Academy (African Bible College), Area 47, Tel: 01 762 533 / 761 617 / 0888 211 020, email: abcchristianacademy@gmail.com ABC (African Bible College), Area 47, Tel: 01 761 613/932, email: africanbiblecolleges@yahoo.com Acacia International School, Tel: 0888 824 494, www.acainternationalschool.com email; acaciainternationalschool@gmail.com, Bishop Mackenzie International Primary School, Tel: 01 756 364 Bishop Mackenzie International Secondary School, Tel: 01 756 631/984 Good Shepherd International School, Area 3, Tel: 01 757 267 / 750 655, email: info@gsismw. com The Lilongwe Academy International Primary & High school, Area 47, behind Silver Stadium, Tel: 01 761 596/595 / 925 142, email: thelilongweacademy@gmail.com SCHOOLS -ZOMBA Sir Harry Johnston International Primary School, Tel: 01 525 280, 0888 202 374, email: greatlearning@sirharryszomba.com, www.sirharryzomba.com Tikondwe Sec School, Tel: 0888 007 216 LEARNING CENTRES Amapatsa Domestic Cookery Trainers, Bt, Tel: 0993 853 583, email: debraskoya@yahoo.com Blantyre School of Music, Tel: 0999 339 668, 0888 193 021, 0993 203 628, email: btschoolofmusic@yahoo.com British Council, City Centre, Llw, Tel: 01 773 244/557 Computer Learning Centre, Tel: 01 750 562 / 922 911 / 0991 262 125, 0999 355 075, email: clcmalawi@gmail.com / bhavin84@gmail.com

Karonga Polytechnic, Tel: 01 362 625, 0999 200 375, 0884 635 889, email: info@karongapolytechnic.edu.mw, www.karongapolytechnic.edu.mw Malawi College of Health Sciences Blantyre: Tel: 01 307 331, 0888 307 331. Kasungu: Tel: 01 705 411. Lilongwe: Tel: 0999 199 601. Mangochi: Tel: 0884 313 766. Mzuzu: Tel: 0995 363 073. Rumphi: Tel: 0888 360 600. Zomba: Tel: 0999 016 692, www.mchs.edu.mw Montessori Teacher Training Centre, Nyambadwe, BT, Tel: 0111 627 100, 0998 092 940, email: montessoriteachertraining@gmail.com THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS Jungle Pepper, Kiddies fun pizza lessons, Bt, Tel: 0999 741 303 Little Smarties, (play group) New Naperi, Bt, Tel: 0884 044 368 Luwawa Forest Lodge, Viphya Mountains, Tel: 01 342 333, 0999 512 645, 0111 991 106, email: luwawalodge@yahoo.com www.luwawaforestlodge.net LIMBE ROTARIANS DONATE BLOOD According to the World Health Organization, every year, an estimated 289,000 women die worldwide from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. Nearly two-thirds of these maternal deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa, with severe bleeding as the leading direct cause accounting for 24.5% of maternal deaths in this region. Out of all these maternal deaths from severe bleeding in sub-Saharan Africa, an estimated 26% are directly related to a lack of an emergency supply of blood. In 2014, Malawi successfully increased the units of blood collected, although the population also increased so the percentage of blood collected decreased slightly in 2014 as compared to 2011. The total blood collected is not enough to meet the total need in Malawi, with several districts still reporting shortages of blood. Currently there is a large dependence of young donors in Malawi. Beliefs held by potential donors prevent them from donating blood. In April 2015 the Malawi blood transfusion service raised alarms, due to the fact that the shortage of blood had reached alarming levels in the hospitals. In the capital city Lilongwe, thirty units were being collected on a daily basis and the need being 1000 units a day. The Malawi blood transfusion service expressed that they are facing huge problems convincing people to donate blood. In light of this Rotarians from the Limbe club of rotary went over to donate blood and put service over self. Giving blood is the easiest thing one can do to help others. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a wonderful way to give back and give someone the gift of life.

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Places to Visit BLANTYRE - Carlsberg Breweries, Tel: 01 872 999 - Chichiri Museum - Mandala House – Old Managers House - Michiru Nature Sanctuary - St Michaels & All Angels Church

Ku Chawe trout farm, Tel: 0888 638 524 Queens view on Zomba Mountain, named in honour of Queen Elizabeth on the occasion of her last visit to Malawi in 1957 Emperor’s view, named in honour of Emperor Haile Selasie of Ethiopia during his visit in 1964 Old Post office (museum) at Nyungwe along Blantyre – Zomba Rd Tikondwe, Domasi, Tel: 0882 410 662, www.tikondwe.com

DEDZA DISTRICT Mua Mission, KuNgoni Centre of culture & art, Tel: 0999 511 884 / 0999 294 320, email: admin@kungoni.org, www.kungoni.org LILONGWE Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, open 7 days tel: 0881 788 999 email: info@llwc.org, www.lilongwewildlife.org Kumbali Cultural Centre, Tel: 0884 488 999, 0993 800 289, email: wildlife@llwc.org LOWER SHIRE The Mbona rain Cult in Nsanje (Khulubvi Shrine) During times of drought and disease, people used to visit he Khulubvi shrine to offer sacrifices to Mbona’s spirit Tisunge Lowershire Heritage Centre, at the entrance to the Lengwe National Park behind Paramount Chief Lundu’s residence. It is still under construction, but an art & crafts shop and a library open for visitors Thorntorn graves – Chikwawa District (one of Livingstone’s crew member lies here) Kapichira falls (HEP station) MULANJE & THYOLO Tea plantations along the Limbe-Mulanje Rd Tea Factories: Naming’omba Zoa falls – small waterfall situated 40kms from Luchenza & only accessible by rail transport (4 kms from Thekerani train station) Dziwe Iankhalamba (Old man’s pool) – bottomless pool at least 1 hour walk/hike from the foot of Mulanje Mountain (Likhubula CCAP mission.) Mulanje Mountain has several natural water pools Muli brothers Thuchila farm – at the foot of Mulanje Mountain (Thuchila) situated along Phalombe – Chitakale (Mulanje) Rd ZOMBA King African Rifles (KAR) war memorial honours Malawi soldiers who died during the 2 world wars Zomba Botanical Gardens Chingwe’s Hole, a bottomless pit on Zomba Plateau

MANGOCHI - Mangochi museum - Mwala wa Mphini in Cape Maclear - Memorial graves at Cape Maclear TOURISM ASSOCIATIONS Malawi Travel Marketing Consortium, enquiries@malawitourism.com, www.malawitourism.com Ministry of Information and Tourism, Area 3, Lilongwe. Tel: 01 759 831. Game complex, Tel: 0999 511 976, email: dnpw@malawi.net, www.tourismalawi.com Mulanje Information, email:infomulanje@sdnp.org.mw / Department of National Parks & Information, Area 3, Lilongwe. Tel: 01 759 831, www.tourismalawi.com Malawi Tourism Association, Lilongwe. Tel: 01 770 131, 770 010, 0888 865 250 www.malawi-tourism-association.org.mw Society of Malawi, Old Managers House, Mandala, Blantyre, Tel: 01 872 617 Wildlife Environmental Society of Malawi, branches: Blantyre: Tel: 0111 669 249, 0999 231 625, email: wesmbt@africa-online.net. Balaka: Tel: 01 545 729/512, 0999 947 556, 0888 363 193, email: dmapwesera@yahoo.com. Dwangwa: Tel: 01 295 453, 0999 511 218, 0888 879 692, email: wesmdwangwa@africa-online.net. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 771 269 / 762 044, 0999 960 662, email: wesm-llw@africa-online.net. Monkeybay: Tel: 01 587 395, 0888 873 270, email: wesm-mb@africa-online.net. Mulanje: Tel: 01 566 358, 0888 504 638, email: mulanjewesm@yahoo.com. Mzuzu: Tel: 0999 395 242 email: wesm-mzuzu@africa-online.net. Zomba: Tel: 01 526 212, email: wesm-za@africa-online.net Zomba Department of Tourism, Tel: 01 524 375

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Sports & Hobbies ABSAILING Luwawa Forest Lodge, Viphya Mountains, Tel: 01 342 333, 0111 991 106, 0999 512 645, email: luwawalodge@yahoo.com www.luwawaforestlodge.net

The Mushroom Farm (C, L), Livingstonia, Tel: 0999 652 485, 0888 591 564, email: themushroomfarmmalawi@gmail.com, www.themushroomfarmmalawi.com BOWLING Country Club Limbe, Blantyre, Tel: 01 841 022/ 236 (Sat & Sun) Lilongwe Golf Club, Likuni Rd, Area 3, Tel: 01 753 118 / 598, email: golf_club_llw@sdnp.org.mw (Sundays) CRICKET Lilongwe Golf Club, Likuni Rd, Area 3, Tel: 01 753 118 / 598, (Sundays) FISHING Game Haven Lodge (Mbawa Country Club), Thyolo Rd 14km from Blantyre Tel: 0999 971 287/8 email: info@gamehavenmw.com www.gamehavenmw.com Fishing, Blantyre, Tel: 0999 968 444 Luwawa Forest Lodge, Viphya Mountains, Tel: 01 342 333, 0111 991 106, 0999 512 645, email: luwawalodge@yahoo.com www.luwawaforestlodge.net

FOOTBALL Blantyre Sports Club, Blantyre, Tel: 01 821 173, email: btsportsclub@africa-online.net (Tuesdays) Lilongwe Golf Club, Likuni Rd, Area 3, Tel: 01 753 118 / 598, (Weekends)

Game Haven Lodge (Mbawa Country Club), Thyolo Rd 14km from Blantyre Tel: 0999 971 287/8 email: info@gamehavenmw.com www.gamehavenmw.com Lilongwe Golf Club, Likuni Rd, Area 3, Tel: 01 753 118/598 HOCKEY Country Club Limbe, Blantyre, Tel: 01 841 022/ 236, (Sat) HORSE RIDING Horse Riding, Blantyre, Tel: 0888 527 502, 0111 667 876, Kande Horse Trails, Nkhata Bay South, Tel: 0997 985 235 Matunkha Centre, Rumphi, Tel: 0888 205 591, email: administration@matunkha.com Nantipwili Stables, Blantyre, Tel: 0999 915 277 Plateau Stables, Zomba, Tel: 0991 557 101, 0888 714 443, 0888 714 445, 0999 714 445 email: parsons@ewimax.mw MOUNTAIN BIKING Game Haven Lodge (Mbawa Country Club), Thyolo Rd 14km from Blantyre Tel: 0999 971 287/8 email: info@gamehavenmw.com www.gamehavenmw.com Luwawa Forest Lodge, Viphya Mountains, Tel: 01 342 333, 0111 991 106, 0884 395 168, email: luwawalodge@yahoo.com www.luwawaforestlodge.net

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GUIDED WALKS Cape Maclear - Mr. Steady Jalie, Tel: 0999 313 509 Game Haven Lodge (Mbawa Country Club), Thyolo Rd 14km from Blantyre Tel: 0999 971 287/8 email: info@gamehavenmw.com www.gamehavenmw.com GOLF Blantyre Sports Club, Blantyre, Tel: 01 821 173, email: btsportsclub@africa-online.net Country Club Limbe, Blantyre, Tel: 01 841 022/ 236

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Sports & Hobbies RUNNING Hash House Harriers, email: blantyrehash@gmail.com Luwawa Forest Lodge, Viphya Mountains, Tel: 01 342 333, 0111 991 106, 0999 512 645, email: luwawalodge@yahoo.com www.luwawaforestlodge.net

SAILING Kande Beach Resort, Tel: 0888 263 500, 0999 863 500, email: kandebeach@hotmail.com, www.kandebeach.com Lilongwe Sailing Club, Kamuzu Dam, 45 mins past Likuni, www.lilongwesailing.com SCUBA DIVING & KAYAKING Aqua Africa, Nkhata Bay, Tel: 01 352 284, 0999 921 418, email: info@aqua-africa.co.uk, www.aqua-africa.co.uk AquaNuts, Kande Beach, Chintheche, Tel: 0881 606 078, 0991 922 242, email: info@aquanutsdivers.com www.aquanuts.com Cape Maclear Scuba, Cape Maclear, Tel: 0999 952 488 / 0999 942 661, email: letsgo@kayakafrica.com / robdivesmalawi@gmail.com, www.kayakafrica.com Likoma Island Divers, Likoma Island, Tel: 0999 746 122, 0993 909 119 email: diving@mangodrift.com, www. likomaislanddivers.com Monkey Business, Nkhata Bay, Tel: 01 352 365 Scuba Shack, Tel: 0999 305 412, www.scubashack.com SQUASH & TENNIS Blantyre Sports Club, Blantyre, Tel: 01 821 173, email:btsportsclub@africa-online.net Country Club Limbe, Blantyre, Tel: 01 841 022/ 236 Lilongwe Golf Club, Likuni Rd, Area 3, Tel: 01 753 118/598 OTHER Basketball, ABC Macon Gymnasium, Area 47, Llw, Tues: 4:30, Tel: 0888 211 060 Exercise classes (evenings), Blantyre Sports Club, Tel: 0999 144 164 FunCity, llw, Tel: 0111 202 621, 0111 204 521, 0997 362 653 Kick Boxing, College of Medicine, Bt, Wednesdays: 4:30 - 5:20pm

Kung-Fu classes, Wenela, HHI, Bt, Mon-Fri: 3-4:30pm, Tel: 0995 456 113 Quad-Biking: Hummers, Bt, Chigumula, Tel: 0999 366 804 Lilongwe, Hatha Yoga, hoola hoop, Belly Dance Tel: 0999 788 727, email: yoga@nyassa.mw Lilongwe Rugby Club, Tag & Rugby 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Tues & Fri @ Bambino School, Area 15, Tel: 0993 346 565 Skydiving, Malawi Parachute Association. Skydive Malawi, Tel: 0999 926 230, email: skydive@nyassa.mw www.skydive.mw Soft Ball, BMIS, Llw, every Friday @ 4pm, Tel: 0999 104 338 Volleyball, ABC Macon Gymnasium, Area 47, Llw, Mon: 4:30, Tel: 0999 306 740 Volleyball, SAINTs in Nyambadwe, Bt. Wednesday nights at 7pm email: brian@africa-online.net, ianmore@gmail.com Weight Watching, Blantyre, Tel: 0888 676 949, 01 830/657 email: academy@africa-online.net

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By Claire Gordon and Alison Leslie Majete Wildlife Research Programme Stellenbosch University, South Africa Successful conservation of any protected area anywhere in the world depends largely on the economic and social security of the local people living directly in its shadow. Conservation needs active buy in from communities in order to ensure that there is

long term collective local support. However, in many cases conservation organizations are forced to fence in large protected areas. Fences help to protect surrounding communities from the large dangerous game species often found in these areas, and in the same breathe they help to protect large and often valuable game species from poaching and over exploitation by people. Fences although providing invaluable protection,

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have the detrimental side-effect of excluding communities from areas that they may have used extensively in the past. In many cases this exclusion can cause significant levels of animosity and resentment within communities towards the organizations managing these protected areas. To this end the concept of community based natural resource management (CBNRM) has become increasingly popular among conservation organizations around the world. The aim being to encourage community involvement in the use and management of protected areas. African Parks Majete, are one of the organizations embracing community engagement in natural area protection. Around Majete they have set up Community Based Organizations (CBO’s), started wildlife clubs in schools to promote environmental education, started micro-enterprise projects in communities such as honey and moringa powder production and maintained an active Resource Use Program (RUP) which allows villagers access to the park to harvest thatching grass and bamboo. The Majete Wildlife Research team is currently conducting a study into the impact that the RUP activities are having on the park and local communities. The vast majority of villagers around the more remote parts of Majete still rely on subsistence agriculture as their primary source of food and income. Some people generate a small amount of formal income through the sale of cotton or other activities, but in most cases access to a formal income stream is extremely limited. Due to this, communities still rely heavily on natural resources as a source of roofing and building material, as well as medicines and fodder for livestock. Through Majete’s resource use program villagers are still able to collect thatching grass in order to roof their homes. Our project aims to both determine what quantity of grass is being removed from the park, how many

people access the park to harvest grass and how important the harvesting program is to surrounding communities. Together with the research on the existing resource use program we are also researching what plants traditional healers use in the area and what plants they would like to harvest inside the park. Traditional medicine still plays a major role in the healthcare system in many rural communities, particularly those that are remote and far from formal healthcare centres. Certain communities on Majete’s south western boundary are half a days’ drive on unreliable public transport and bad roads to the closest hospital. Many people living in these areas can’t afford public transport and so rely almost entirely on community healthcare workers and traditional healers for medical care. Unfortunately, because of habitat loss of natural vegetation outside of the park many plants and trees that the traditional healers use are no longer easily accessible. Some traditional healers reported walking as far as 20km each way into Mozambique in search of particular plants. Many of these plants and trees are still found inside Majete. Expanding the current resource use program in Majete to include the sustainable harvesting of medicinal plants by traditional healers is an exciting new way in which the park could continue to strengthen its positive impact on local communities and continue to build support for conservation in southern Malawi. Ultimately conservation of Malawi’s natural resources rests on the shoulders of us all, particularly those living directly in the shadow of protected areas. If sustainable harvesting can teach people the value that conserving patches of indigenous vegetation and wildlife has to themselves and their families then it is an initiative well worth supporting. For further information contact Gordon: 16002849@sun.ac.za

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Motor Vehicles

CAR HIRE Apex, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 754 610/612/615, email: apexcars@globemw.net Andrews Car Hire, Shire building, off Paul Kagame Rd, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 755 186, 0888 824 962 / 0888 833 127 / 0888 899 268 Avis - Blantyre: Makata Rd. Tel: 01 870 230/166. Chileka Airport, Tel: 0111 692 368. Lilongwe: Chief Kilipula Building on Kamuzu Procession Rd, Tel: 01 751 661. Kamuzu Airport, Tel: 01 700 223, email: reservations@avis.co.mw Cresta Crossroads Hotel, Tel: 01 750 333. 24 Hour: 0888 868 700 Best Car Hire, Mpico Building off Paul Kagame Rd, Old Town, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 751 097, 0888 875 117 / 0888 352 094 Bongani Car Hire, Mchinji Rd, Lilongwe, Tel: 0111 925 520, 0999 556 651 / 0999 512 029, 0888 556 651 / 0888 334 035 Budget Car Hire, Lilongwe Hotel, Tel: 01 757 021 / 756 333 ext. 197, 0888 337 414 / 0888 832 028 / 0888 859 353, email: budgetcarhire@globemw.net Car Hire Ltd, Crossroads Complex, Lilongwe, Tel: 0999 955 865 Daree Rent a Car, Area 4, Sacranie House, off Paul Kagame Rd, Old Town, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 755 667, 0999 393 167 Heritage Car Hire, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 205 431, 0991 399 800, 0884 412 293, Hertz - Blantyre: Chileka Airport, Tel: 0111 692 494. Lilongwe: Lilongwe Int. Airport, Tel: 01 701 412 J & K Car Hire, Bhagwanji Building, Mzimba Rd, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 756 591, 01 759 564, 0999 950 496, 0999 957 099, 0888 824 988, email: jkcarhire@globemw.net / jj@globemw.net J B Car Hire, off Mzimba Rd, Old Town, Lilongwe, Tel: 0888 864 707 / 0999 922 668

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Madidi Car Hire, behind crossroads complex, Tel: 01 752 661, 0111 920 901, 0888 607 169, email: info@madidilodge.com Planet Car Hire, Tithokoze House, Murray Rd, Old Town, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 753 121/124, 0999 958 168 / 0999 957 531, 0888 511 572 Sputnik Car Hire, Kassam House, off Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 0999 950 354, 0888 950 354, Sunbird Capital Hotel, Tel: 01 771 013, 0999 967 771 www.sputnik-car-hire.mw SS Rent A Car - Blantyre: 20 Glyn Jones Rd, Tel: 01 822 836 / 822 836, 0888 829 322, Lilongwe: Kamuzu Procession Rd, Tel: 01 751 478, 01 750 112, 0999 010 070, email: info@ssrentacar.com, www.ssrentacar.com SIKU Car Hire Services - H/O â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blantyre: Makata Rd, Tel: 01 875 022/611, 0888 823 610. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 762 800/688/655. Mangochi: Tel: 01 594 550/45. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 312 031, 0888 522 874. Balaka: Tel: 01 545 586. Nchalo: Tel: 01 424 251 Skywave Car Rentals, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 759 196, 0999 958 152 / 0999 313 172 / 0999 345 558, 0888 958 152 Status Car Hire, Area 4, Betta House, off Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 01 753 050, 0999 957 532 / 0999 958 192 / 0999 958 193 T.L.C Rent a Car, Llw, Tel: 0993 778 585, 0884 708 160, 0888 202 490, email: tlcrentacar@gmail.com, www.tlcrentacar.com Travel Car Hire, Blantyre, Tel: 0999 942 577 Zoom Car Hire - Blantyre: off Moir Crescent Rd, Kristwick, Ginnery Corner, Tel: 01 874 889/09, 0888 827 280 / 0888 842 835. Lilongwe: Mai Aisha Trust Building, opp Crossroads, Tel: 01 750 892/1, 0888 827 280

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GARAGES BLANTYRE A.B. Mechanical & Towing Services, Tel: 01 835 319, 0999 932 100, email: es@africa-online.net Auto Trader, Ginnery Corner, Bt, Tel: 01 874 761 / 877 918/843 CFAO Malawi, Kaoshiung Rd, top Mandala, Tel: 01 879 011, email:enquiries@cfaomw.com, www.cfaomw.com / www.cfaogroup.com Chirimba Garage, Tel: 01 871 781, 0888 834 992 Elegant Motors, Tel: 01 875 914, 0888 823 844 / 0888 203 785 Gemta Motors, Nyambadwe/Magalasi Rd, Tel: 0999 929 664, 0888 929 664 General Motors, Tel: 01 842 018/666 Halls Cars, Tel: 01 842 018/666 HTD, Chipembere Highway, Ginnery Corner, Tel: 01 871 660/739/771 Lotus Motors, Limbe, Tel: 01 842 666, 01 843 486/960 Mike Appel & Gatto, Limbe, Tel: 01 845 152/955, 01 840 101. www.aromotorgroup.com Speedyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Limbe, Tel: 01 841 624/586 Stansfield Motors, H/O Tel: 01 871 687, Lilongwe: Tel: 01 754 400. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 311 720. Toyota, Chipembere Highway, Tel: 01 841 933 LILONGWE Alloy Engineering, H/O - Area 4, Tel: 0999 953 011, salesll.alloy@gmail.com CFAO Malawi, Paul Kagame Rd, Area 4, Tel: 01 755 341, email:enquiries@cfaomw.com, www.cfaomw.com / www.cfaogroup.com Constantini, corner Kenyatta & Murray Rd, Tel: 01 753 047 Globe Motors, off Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 01 751 919 HTD, Kamuzu Procession Rd, opp Lilongwe Hotel, Tel: 01 750 055/505 Lotus Motors, Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 01 755 432/779/776, 01 753 026 Mike Appel & Gatto, Kamuzu Procession, Tel: 01 753 736 M.A.Motors, Area 5 opposite Chilambula community day sec. school, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 751 727/6, 0884 841 455, 0992 841 455, email: mamotorslimited@gmail.com Mario Motor Centre, Kanengo, Tel: 01 711 311, 01 922 319

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North End Motors, situated at M1 Road, Biwi Triangle, opposite Technical college Lilongwe Tel: 01 727 890/690, 0888 844 698, email: northend@africa-online.net Real J Motors, Tel: 0999 319 419, 0888 919 419 Shaheen Autos, off Paul Kagame, Tel: 01 754 515, 0888 844 515 Stansfield Motors, off Murray Rd, Tel: 01 754 400, Toyota, off Murray Rd, Tel: 01 755 661/2/3/6 MZUZU CFAO Malawi, Orton Chirwa Ave, Tel: 01 312 822, email:enquiries@cfaomw.com, www.cfaomw.com / www.cfaogroup.com Motor Quip - Blantyre: Tel: 0111 932 408. Lilongwe: Paul Kagame Rd, nr road traffic, Tel: 01 751 407 / 754 407 / 755 407 / 756 407. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 312 956 / 310 846 Mzuzu Panel Beaters, 59 Kanjedza Drive, Mzuzu Tel: 01 312 403, 0888 822 710, 0999 822 710, email: administration@ mzuzupanelbeaters.com Stansfield Motors, Luwinga Rd, Tel: 01 311 720, CAR SPARES Agason Motor Spares, Limbe, Blantyre, Tel: 01 841 143 / 843 111, email: agasonmotors@globemw.net / sajp1@hotmail.com, www.agason.org Agri-Quip, Blantyre, Tel: 01 875 841/535, 01 877 361, 0888 821 833 Allparts, Blantyre, Tel: 01 873 948/80 Associated Suppliers, Blantyre, Tel: 01 840 555 Auto-Mac, off Paul Kagame, Tel: 0888 833 030 Auto-Quip, Blantyre, Tel: 01 842 910 / 852 597, 0888 821 833 / 0888 870 200 / 0888 863 83 Bhana, Llw, Tel: 01 757 528

Daysons Distributors, Behind immigration, Tel: 01 822 874/954, email: daysons@africamail.com Kwiktrack, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 750 115 / 757 831, 0888 843 081 Mega Spares, Bt, Tel: 0888 822 300, 0999 822 300 Motor-Quip, off Paul Kagame Rd, Llw, Tel: 01 756 757 / 751 407 / 754 407, 0999 941 856, 0888 841 856 Movesa, Chilambula Rd, Llw, Paul Kagame Rd Tel: 01 752 976 /762 / 750 446 email: msalim@movesamw.com, www.movesamw.com Part Quip, Limbe, Bt, Tel: 01 845 161, 0999 944 444 Top Range Motors, off Temple Rd, Limbe, Blantyre, Tel: 01 843 913/923, 0888 821 135 BATTERIES, TYRES, WHEEL BALANCING & ALIGNMENT Alloy Engineering, H/O - Area 4, Cont... Tel: 0999 953 011, salesll.alloy@gmail.com Conti-Partner, Bisnowaty Centre, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 775 484/485, 0999 963 233 / 0999 414 125, 0888 828 484 Entyre Limited, Ginnery Corner, Bt, Tel: 01 878 070 / 877 170 / 870360. Limbe: Yiannakis Round a bout, Tel: 01 844 976, Entyre Maxityres Lilongwe: Murray Road, behind Game Stores TEL: 01 752 429 Fast Wheels, Crossroads Complex, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 751 555, email: treadmasters@globemw.net Jussab - H/O - Zomba: Market Square, Tel: 01 524 482. Blantyre: Ginnery Corner, Tel: 01 880 555. Glyn Jones Rd, Tel: 01 822 721, 0999 912 209

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Motor Vehicles Kwik Fit - Blantyre: Hannover Ave, Tel: 01 835 808/ 822 013, 0888 900 400 Mzuzu: Tel: 01 311 027, 0888 301 402, www.kwikfitmw.com Mapeto Tyres, Makata, Bt, Tel: 0999 969 773, email: michelle@mapetomw.com Nu-Tread, Cnr Downs & Paul Kagame Rd, Area 4, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 751 061/044, 0999 358 813, email: sales2@nutreadmw.com, www.nutread.com Taurus Battery Centre, Blantyre, Tel: 01 824 608, 0999 983 786, 0888 928 582 email: taurus@africa-online.net Treadmasters, off Paul Kagame Rd, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 757 645 / 758 826 Trentyre - Blantyre: Kidney Crescent, Tel: 01 878 017 / 01 872 936 / 01 875 460. Lilongwe: Murray Rd, Tel: 01 752 460 / 01 752 461. Tyre Leaders, Blantyre, Tel: 0111 684 534/6 Uni Spares, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 754 251 / 758 262/063, email: jaisons@globemw.net TOWING SERVICES Alloy Engineering, H/O - Area 4, Tel: 0999 953 011, salesll.alloy@gmail.com Top Cars Services, Limbe, Bt, Tel: 0111 677 058, 0999 910 620, 0888 910 620, email: topcarsservices@yahoo.com TRAILER SALES / HIRE TEM, Chirimba Industrial Site, Chileka Road, Blantyre. Tel: 0111 682 038/043 Email: tem-man@africa-online.net VEHICLE TRACKING Alloy Engineering, H/O - Area 4, Tel: 0999 953 011, salesll.alloy@gmail.com Cartrack, Bt, Tel: 01 880 695, 0999 563 939, 0888 829 875

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Tours & Travel AIRLINES Ethiopian Airlines , Mantino Centre, Llw Tel: 01 771 002/308. Email: llwam@ethiopianairlines.com, www.ethiopianairlines.com Kenya Airways - Blantyre: Mpatsa House, Tel: 01 820 877. Lilongwe: ADL House, Tel: 01 774 330/227. Kamuzu International Airport, Tel: 01 700 267. www.kenya-airways.com. Email: kqmalawi@kenya-airways.com Malawian Airlines - H/O - Lilongwe: Mwai House, City Cntr, Tel: 01 774 605, email: info@malawian-airrlines.com. Sales & ticketing: Golden Peacock Shoppping Centre, Llw, Tel: 01 746 600 / 734 862, 0992 991 097, email: reservations@malawian-airlines.com. Kamuzu Int. Airport, Tel: 01 700 244, 0992 991 123, email: titanik@malawian-airlies.com. Blantyre: Chibisa House, nx to Pep store, Tel: 01 820 307, 0992 991 125, email: upilem@malawian-airlines.com, sarad@malawian-airlines.com. Chileka Airport, Tel: 0992 991 124. SAA - Blantyre: ground floor, Livingstone Towers, Glyn Jones Rd. Tel: 01 820 629/617 Lilongwe: Capital Hotel, Tel: 01 772 242, www.flysaa.com Proflight, Llw, Tel: 01 794 701 / 700 444 AIRPORTS Chileka International Airport, Blantyre, Tel: 0111 692 231, Information: 0111 692 454 Kamuzu International Airport, Tel: 01 700 766 Air Cargo - H/O - Kamuzu Int. Airport: Tel: 01 700 811/31 Blantyre: Chileka Int. Airport, Tel: 0111 692 322/017 BUSES AXA Coach Service - Blantyre: Tel: 01 876 000 / 874 254, email: agma@malawi.net, Departs from Chichiri @ 6:30am, 12pm & 4pm. Departs from Automotive Office, Ginnery Cnr @ 7am, 12:30pm & 4:30pm. Lilongwe: Departs from City Centre (Metro) @ 6:30am, 12pm & 4pm. Departs from CGC College, along Murray Rd, next to immigration office @7am, 12:30pm & 4:30pm. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 312 997 Ingwe - Blantyre: Tel: 01 822 313/877/045. Departs from Blantyre Lodge on Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun @ 8:30am. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 726 899, Departs from Kalikuti Hotel on Sat @ 6am. Johannesburg - Lilongwe: Tel: +27 11 336 5054/3811, Departs Sat & Wed @ 10am. Johannesburg – Blantyre: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, departs @ 10am. Intercape, Tel: 0213 804 400, 0999 403 398, email: info@intercape.co.za, www.intercape.co.za Vaal Africa - Blantyre: Glyn Jones Rd, Caltex filling station, next to Kandodo cnr shop, Tel: 01 821 265, 0999 217 194. Blantyre

– Johannesburg: Sun & Tue, departs 9am. Johannesburg: Cnr Smit & Melle Str, Braamfontein, Tel: +27 72 279 654. Johannesburg – Blantyre: Departs Thursday @ 9am & Sunday @ 11am FERRY Malawi Lake Services, Tel: 01 587 731/ 309/203 TOUR & SAFARI OPERATORS African Gateaway Tours, Bt, Tel: 01 826 660/1 0884 458 469, 0999 429 829 African Nomad Safaris, Nkhotakota, Tel: 0999 152 644, 0888 575 338 / 0888 723 964 www.africannomadsafari.com African Style Tours & Travel, Tel: 0995 815 857, 0884 715 024, emial: jmponya@yahoo.com Bon Voyage Tours, Plaza House, 1st floor, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 774 780/994, 0999 917 900, email: bonvoyage@africa-online.net www.bonvoyagetoursmw.com Central African Wilderness Safaris - Blantyre: Protea Hotel Ryalls, Tel: 01 836 961, 0888 204 946, email: reservations@cawsmw.com. Lilongwe: Bisnowaty Centre, Tel: 01 771 393/153, email: reservations@cawsmw. com. Kamuzu International Airport, Tel: 01 771 397/153. www.cawsmw.com CBR Tours & Travel, Pacific Centre, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 773 164 / 774 937, email: info@cbrtoursandtravel.co.mw

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Crystal Tours & Adventures, Chileka, Bt, Tel: 0999 868 879, 0888 968 879, email: crystaltours60@yahoo.com Express Air Travel & Tours, Shanta Building, ground floor, Chipembere Highway, Blantyre, Tel: 01 842 243/62, 0999 956 760 Flame Adventure Tours, Blantyre, Tel: 01 840 442, 0888 872 089, 0999 872 089, www.flametoursmalawi.mw Jambo Africa, SS rent a car’s business premises opp. Livingstone Towers along Glyn Jones Road, Tel: 01 835 356, 0888 202 420 / 0999 607 629, email:jamboafrica@africa-online.net / info@jambo-africa.com / naomi@jambo-africa.com, www.jambo-africa.com Kambuku Safaris, Area 3, Llw, Tel: 0111 633 767, 0999 231 433, email: info@kambukumw.com Kayak Africa, Cape Maclear, Tel: 0999 942 661, email: letsgo@kayakafrica.co.za, www.kayakafrica.co.za Kiboko Safaris, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 751 226, 0999 878 685, email: enquiries@kiboko-safaris.com, www.kiboko-safaris.com Land & Lake Safaris, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 757 120 / 754 303, email: info@landlake.net, www.landlake.net M.Expeditions, Llw, Tel: 0999 629 810, 0888 969 810, email: misuku.expeditions@gmail.com, www.misukuexpeditions.com Malawian Style, Lilongwe, Tel: 0999 969 075, email: mike@malawianstyle.com www.malawianstyle.com Masomphenya Safaris, Blantyre, Tel: 0995 416 263 / 0995 121 460 Nqobile Tours & Safaris, CFAO building, Mandala RD, Blantyre, Tel: 0999 944 842 email: nqobiletours.safaris@africa-online.net, www.nqobile-tours-safaris.com Nyasa Lodge & Safaris, Dedza Pottery, Tel: 01 223 069, www.nyasalodges.com email: nyasalodges@globemw.net, Orbit Tour & Travel area 3 Llw Tel: 01 751 716/717/718/719 0888 822 736 Porini Adventure Safaris, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 792 989, 0999 266 405, 0884 012 801, email: poriniafrica@africa-online.net / Info@porinisafaris.com The Responsible Safari Company, Bt, Tel: 0111 602 407, 0999 306 631, email: info@responsiblesafaricompany.com, www.responsiblesafaricompany.com, online accommodation bookings, Tel: 0111 602 407, www.explore-malawi.com Ulendo Safaris, Area 10, Chilanga Dr, Llw, Tel: 01 794 555, email: info@ulendo.net, www.ulendo.net

TRAVEL AGENTS Airways Travel, 9 Mbelwa Rd, Mandala, Bt, Tel: 01 878 944, 0888 870 799 / 0995 138 879, email: airways@africa-online.net Carlson Wagonlit Travel – c/o Satguru Travels, Lilongwe - ADL House, City Centre, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 774 258, 01 775 344, 0992 850 850, email: sales.llw1@satgurutravel.com. Blantyre - Art Mall, Krist Wick Area, Chipembere Highway, Bt, Tel: 01 880 840/841, 0992 250 250 email: sales.blz1@satgurutravel.com Continental Travel & Tours, Centre House Arcade, Llw, Tel: 01 775 599/342, email: contitravel@globemw.net Essential Travel, Golden Peacock shop’ centre, Llw, Tel: 01 770 709/659/694, email: info@essentialtravelmw.com Interocean Travel - Blantyre: Tel: 01 822 115/057. Limbe: Tel: 01 842 944 / 844 740 Lloyds Travel, Fattima Arcade, Haille Selassie Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 831 215/6, 01 824 128, email: lloyds@globemw.net Midland Tours & Travel, HB House, Off Paul Kagame Rd, Llw, Tel: 01 752 250/251, 0999 110 934, email: info@midlandtravelmw.com

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Tours & Travel MwaFika Leisure & Tours, Town, Bt, Tel: 01 832 395, 0999 360 995 Orbit Travel, Pakeeza Bld, Mandola Rd, Area 3, Llw, Tel: 01 751 716/717/718/719, 0888 822 736 Rennies Travel - Blantyre: Finance House, Victoria Ave, Tel: 01 824 533 / 824 593, email: blantyre@mw.hrgworldwide.com Lilongwe: ADL House, Capital City, Tel: 01 774 144, 01 771 958, email: lilongwe@mw.hrgworldwide.com SDV Travel, Cnr Makata & Maunde Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 879 871/872, email: travelbt@bollore.com Skylinks Travel, ground floor, Unit House, Victoria Ave, Blantyre, Tel: 01 824 911 / 823 335, email: skylinkscc@africa-online.net www.saaccafrica.com Skylinks Travel Bureau - Blantyre: Hannover House, Independence Drive, Tel: 01 824 109 / 822 137 / 821 865. Lilongwe: ADL House, Tel: 01 770 518/635/893/823. Email: skylinksllw@africa-online.net Sunrise Ground Tours, Bt, Tel: 0111 914 304/530, 0888 965 102, email: stan@sunrisetoursmalawi.com, www.sunrisetoursmalawi.com Travel Bureau, Zomba, Pijo House, opp police station Tel: 01 526 740/718, 0111 955 802, 0999 531 191, 0999 466 966 Travel Centre, Blantyre: Tel: 01 827 233 / 393, 0999 224 310, 0999 975 785/83 Lilongwe: Tel: 01 771 424 / 772 076, 0884 210 999, 0999 975 781/78, email: info@travelcentremw.com Travel Connections, Bt, Tel: 0999 240 240, 0212 940 240, email: travelconnectionsmw@gmail.com, www.travelconnectionsmw.com Ultimate Travel - Lilongwe: Plaza House, City Centre, Tel: 01 776 066/407. Blantyre: Claim Bldg, Glyn Jones Rd, Tel: 01 830 166/209, email: info@ultimatetravel.mw V.N. Premier Travel Bureau. Pijo House opp. Zomba Eastern police Station Tel: 01 526 740/718. 0111 955 802. 0884 924 444. 0884 934 444. 0999 531 191, 0999 466 966 World Travel Bureau, Kanengo, Llw, Tel: 0999 950 119, 0881 212 520

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National Parks Boats are available for hire and the fish will feed directly from the hand. Away from the Lake, the park has baboons, antelope and hyrax and of course, there is a great variety of birdlife including fish eagles, cormorants and hamerkops.

Citizens - Adult - $1 Citizens - Children under 12 - Free Resident - Adults - $5 Resident - Children under 12 - Free International - Adult - $10 International - Children under 12 - Free Vehicle entry fee - MK750 - MK1250

Lengwe National Park

This park is 350 sq miles (900 sq km) in extent at only an hours drive (80 km) from Blantyre. The vegetation is thicket, with some deciduous woodland and denser tree growth along the stream courses. In the eastern area a network of driveable tracks will lead you through the 80 sq km of park that is accessible for game viewing. Low hills, outcrops of sandstone, adorn the west of the park.

Kasungu National Park

In the west of the central region, bordering Zambia, is Kasungu National Park, an 800 sq mile (2100 sq km) area of natural woodland and bush with occasional stretches of more open grass. Poaching has reduced the number of some species of animals but, contrary to rumours in some quarters, there is still plenty of wildlife to be seen. Elephants and antelopes are common, as are small herds of buffalo and zebra. The cats include both lions and leopards. Inhabiting the bush are hyenas, wild dogs, servals and jackals. There is a significant number of hippos in the lake at Lifupa and as elsewhere in Malawi, the birdwatcher is well catered for This is a park which is relatively easy to drive around. Access to the park has been greatly improved in recent years and it is relatively easy to reach from Lilongwe (approx. 100 miles/160km), Blantyre 450Km

Lengwe is quite arid outside the rainy season and many of the water courses become dry sandy channels. This aids game viewing because it forces the animals to use the few pools that are permanent supplies of water. There are hides and man-made pools in the eastern area of the park just a short distance from the main gate. The advantages of the hides are that one may see a mix of wildlife together at the water-hole. The park is the most northern place in the world to find indigenous Nyala. Other antelope like the magnificent kudu also roam the park as do common duiker, the small Livingstoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suni, bushbuck and impala. Baboon, vervet and blue monkeys, bush-baby, warthog, bush pig and buffalo are also seen in the park. In total there are five species of primates. Predators are leopard and hyena. The birdlife of Lengwe is attractive with about 300 or so species recorded. The government tourist lodge was renovated and refurbished in 2003 and now operates as Nyala Lodge. Depending on rainfall other than road leading to Nyala Lodge some of the other roads in the park are inaccessible in January or February.

Lake Malawi National Park

This, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first freshwater National Park and a World Heritage Site, is at Cape Maclear. It was designated as a National Park in 1980, to protect the diversity of tropical fish living there, some not found anywhere else on earth. The park includes a land area around the cape and bay, as well as the lake and islands up to 100 metres (330ft) off shore.Here is a veritable aquarium of tropical fish providing a colourful kaleidoscopic display. Of the countless thousands of freshwater fish, the mbuna chichlids are more abundant and varied here than anywhere else in the world. 84

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National Parks Game viewing can be done on foot using either guides from Nyala Lodge or scouts from the Lengwe National Park office.

Elephants and buffalo usually keep to the lower ground on the northern edge of the park but elephants have been seen on the high plateaux.

Liwonde National Park

For the birdwatcher, the park has a lot to offer: over 400 species have been recorded. The rare Denham’s bustard and the wattled crane are among those to be seen, as is the red-winged francolin - endemic to Nyika.

Although only 220 sq miles (580 sq km). It is about 100 miles (160 km) north of Blantyre and only more than half that distance from the hotels on the southern lakeshore. Additionally, game viewing is enhanced because the River Shire flows along its western border. Wildlife includes large numbers of elephants and the river attracts countless hippos and crocodiles. Antelope include kudu, sable and bushbuck. There are lions, leopards and more recently, the black rhino has been re-introduced into the rhino sanctuary, currently there are 16 rhinos in the sanctuary which are planned to be released sometime in the near future. Birdlife is exceptionally varied. Pel’s fishing owl is often seen at dusk along the river’s edge. There is accommodation in the way of Mvuu Lodge and nearby Mvuu Camp. To reach the riverside lodge, visitors can approach by road and then be ferried across the river, they can drive through the park or they can use a pre-arranged boat from Liwonde town. In the southern region of the park, close to town, there is also accommodation available at Liwonde Safari Camp and Bushman’s Baobabs. There is an airstrip, served by scheduled and charter flights.

Nyika National Park

In 1965 the Nyika National Park became the first certified park in Malawi. Nyika is Malawi’s largest park with an area of no less than 1250 sq miles (3200 sq km). It extends across the great plateaux which is essentially a granitic dome and its environment is like none other in Africa. The name, Nyika, means “where the water comes from” and it is, indeed, one of Malawi’s most important catchment areas. The rolling scenery is at its best in the rainy season when over 200 types of orchid are in flower. The grasslands of Nyika are also rich in wildflowers in other seasons.

There is such a lot to see in the vast park: waterfalls, a neolithic rock shelter, trout pools and even a ‘magic lake’ are just some of the attractions. There is an airstrip for fly-in safaris.

Michuiru Nature Sanctuary

Michiru Nature Sanctuary is situated 9 km from Blantyre and is part of Michiru Mountain. It is a beautiful area of 12.5 sq. km. which consists of brachystegia woodland and some riverine forest. There is wildlife present namely hyaena, bushbuck, common duiker, porcupine, civet cat, genet, hyrax and Cape hare. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. For visitors there are an Education / Interpretation Centre, a Picnic Spot with barbeque and six trails of varying length including one to the Peak (1470 m) affording superb views as far as Zomba Mountain to the east and the Shire Valley across to the Kirk Range in the west. Michiru Nature Sanctuary is managed by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife and receives huge support from the Blantyre Branch of the Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi. The Society maintains the trails and trail signage, repairs bridges, provides a snare bounty and has obtained funding for eleven scout houses. This lovely area provides a haven of peace away from the bustle and noise of Blantyre City and is the only mountain around Blantyre that still has indigenous forest and some wildlife.

Nyika is wonderful for trekking, mountain biking, safaris, as well as more conventional 4x4 excursions. The montane vegetation attracts large numbers of antelope from the diminutive duiker to eland and roan. Zebra are common. The park has one of the highest densities of leopard in central Africa and there are a number of species of smaller mammals such as warthog and bushpig.

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Wildlife Reserves Citizens - Adult - $4 Citizens - Children under 12 - $2 Resident - Adults - $10 Resident - Children under 12 - $5 International - Adult - $20 International - Children under 12 - $10 Vehicle entry fee - $4

and all revenue goes directly to the communities running it. For those on short visits, the Day Visitor Centre is located near the entrance gate and overlooks a water hole where animals come to drink. A variety of Malawian and western cuisine is offered as well as snacks, cold drinks, beer and tea and coffee. There is also a Heritage Centre, curio shop and Environment Education Centre. For more information about Majete Wildlife Reserve, please visit: www.african-parks.org

Majete Wildlife Reserve

Majete Wildlife Reserve is a 70,000 hectare tract of pristine bush in the southern region of Malawi, one hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive from Blantyre. In 2003 African Parks, in agreement with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, took over the management of the Reserve. To date, over 142km of fencing has been completed around Majete and its total length is patrolled on a daily basis. In addition, 250km of road network has been constructed. The most significant change which has really seen Majete come back to life is the reintroduction of species previously eradicated by poaching. As of March 2012, 2,554 animals have been reintroduced from thirteen species including elephant, black rhino, leopard, buffalo, eland and sable. Lion has been introduced making Majete one of the only reserves in Malawi where the BIG FIVE can be viewed all year round. As a visitor you can explore this magnificent reserve in your own vehicle or go on a guided drive in one of the safari vehicles accompanied by a professional wildlife guide. Other activities include guided bush walks or bird walks, hiking to the top of Majete Hill, visiting the Kapichiri Falls and view spots or a visit to one of our local communities. New viewing hides have been built over water holes andnear the Shire River at Mvuu spot where wildlife and birds can be seen and picnics taken. Inside Majete there are three different types of accommodation. Situated around a serene floodlit waterhole that attracts a variety of wildlife, Thawale Lodge is a peaceful haven from which to experience Majete. Completely unfenced, the camp is regularly visited by wildlife.Thawale Lodge offers six double and twin tented chalets all en-suite and each with its own private veranda overlooking the waterhole. In the north of the reserve, Robin Pope Safaris operate in a private concession and run the exclusive up market Mkulumadzi Lodge. The community camp-site is equipped with a thatched bar and dining space, barbeque area, toilets and hot showers

Mwabvi Wildlife Reserve

The Mwabvi Wildlife Reserve, located at the southernmost tip of Malawi, is over 137sq km of pristine wilderness, boasting biodiversity unrivalled by other parks in the region. With open savannah and magnificent rocky outcrops that allow 360 degree views over the mopane woolands, Mwabvi is an oasis of tranquillity. Wildlife includes kudu, buffalo, impala, warthogs, sable, steenbok, samango monkeys and baboons. There are also over 350 species of bird, including the protected ground hornbill and numerous spectacular native and migratory species, making it a paradise for avid birdwatchers. Day trips are available and it is possible to camp close to Mwabvi River Gorge

Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve

Nkhotakota, to the east of the region and near the Lake, is one of the two large game areas in the central region. Its vast 700 sq miles (1800 sq km) is of rugged terrain crossed by a number of rivers, which tumble down the edge of the escarpment as they make their way to the Lake. Most of the reserve is miombo woodland with large patches of tall grasses and 40 Ha. of evergreen forest on the summit of Chipata Mountain. This is a wonderful example of true wilderness, which particularly attracts those who wish to enjoy walking safaris, fishing and climbing. Access to the reserve is possible with saloon cars during the dry season, but within the reserve, walking is the preferred mode of travelling because there are few roads or driveable tracks. The range of mammals is as good as anywhere in Malawi although the environment makes viewing difficult. Elephant, buffalo, lion and leopard are all present. Roan and sable, kudu and waterbuck and a wide variety of smaller antelope, as well as zebra, all occur within the reserve boundaries. The Bua River is home to a larger numbr of crocodiles. Birdlife is prolific with giant kingfishers, Boehmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bee-eaters, finfoot and palm nut vultures among over 200 recorded species.

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Wildlife Reserves Accommodation in the reserve is serviced by two lodges. Tongole Wilderness Lodge, in the heart of Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve recently maintained its 4* Service after Ministry of Tourism Officials carried out a second grading exercise of the property. The Lodge had also won 3 national Safari awards and came as runners up in 2 Awards; The Safari Awards recognise the very best Safari Lodges, camps, houses and spas at national as well as Africa Level. For inquiries please email: lodge@tongole. com Tel: 0999941421, 0991337681, 0111209194

Nature Sanctuary, where guided walks and fantastic early morning birding are on offer. On the other you will find Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, an internationally accredited sanctuary home to around 200 rescued wild animals. Guided sanctuary tours are available every hour from 8am to 5pm, or you can take yourself along the 4km or so of walking trails that wind alongside the river before stopping off at their new café for lunch. Email wildlife@ llwc.org for more information or call 088 44 88 999.

The second lodging is Bua River Lodge, opened in April 2010, located on the banks of the Bua River, just 2 Km inside the reserve boundary, the lodge offers guided wilderness walks and is an ideal base for bird watching and fishing – or for a supremely relaxing weekend.

Kuti is a beautiful wildlife reserve located just outside Salima. Thanks to the varied habitat which includes woodland, wetland and savannah grassland it is a haven for wildlife, from big mammals like giraffe, zebra, sable and impala through to the hundreds of species of birds. And thanks to the lack of dangerous predators it is possible to explore by foot or by bike as well as by vehicle and there are some beautiful spots around the wetlands for a braai at sunset. Accommodation includes en suite bush and waterfront chalets, A Frames and camping and there are also opportunities for volunteering.

For more information contact buariverlodge@gmail.com

Vwaza Wildlife Reserve

Vwaza Wildlife Reserve, an area of marsh and plain, with a few rocky outcrops, is all of 400 sq miles (1000 sq km) and lies along the Zambian border north-west of Mzuzu. The reserve has a wonderful mix of vegetation: forest and grassland, thin woodland and marsh. It is this rich habitat which attracts a splendid range of birdlife. Nearly

Kuti Wildlife Reserve

Email info@kuti-malawi.org or call 0997 334683 for more information.

Chimwenya Private Game Park

Located just a short drive from Malawi’s commercial capital Blantyre, Chimwenya Game Park is set in the beautiful Shire Highlands covering 212 hectares. Undulating natural forestlands with the Chimwenya stream flowing through the middle of the park a perfect location for a guided game walk. Within the park you can find Giraffe, Zebra, Eland, Kudu, Roan, Sable, Nyala, Wildebeest, Waterbuck & Impala. Lake Bvumbwe offers spectacular up close viewing of the animals at the waters edge. Accommodation within the park includes Luxury cottages, Executive rooms and 3 bedroom self catering guest houses.

300 species of birds have been recorded including stork, heron and the white-faced tree duck. Herds of thirty or forty elephants are regularly to be seen and there are large numbers of hippos. Lake Kazuni, near the main entrance to the reserve is famous for its hippos. Buffalo are present in the reserve but their roaming habits make their sightings less easy to predict. Kazuni Safari Camp offer accommodation in this area.

Lilongwe Wildlife Reserve

Not many capital cities can boast such stunning habitat right at their heart and this 180 hectare reserve is undoubtedly a must-see for all visitors passing through. The sprawling acacia combretum woodlands are the last example in the Central Region, and they are home to a wide variety of wildlife from antelopes, wild pigs and hyena to over 200 species of bird. The reserve is cut in half by Kenyatta Road, on one side of which is Lilongwe

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By: Pierre Moorsom

Over the last few years studying and practicing permaculture in Malawi, I have come across innumerable fascinating plants and people. This country, indeed this continent, is blessed with such an incredible diversity that it can be hard to understand how anyone could possibly go hungry or suffer from malnutrition. The fact that almost half of children under-5 in Malawi are stunted and that some 23% of all child mortality cases can be attributed to malnutrition is staggering. Every other week I come across a new amazing plant and periodically assert: “No, now this is my new favorite”. I have to adjust my top three all the time as if it matters whether moringa or rosella wins my personal gold medal for fabulousness; they would probably selflessly give it away in any case, a la Williams. My tendency to make one plant champion above others might seem harmless but it is actually a direct reflection of the way material society approaches the natural world. Think about it: chia, goggi, baobab, garlic, moringa…etc I could literally fill this article with one long list of all the new foods that will either save us from cancer or make us superhuman. These are all marketing ploys. The fact is almost all plants are amazing and to quote my current favorite band, The Formidable Vegetable Sound System (best name ever): “the only way we stay intact is with a big fat dose of diversity”. Variety truly is the spice of life, whether in designing food production systems or in society. It would be so boring if we were all the same; yet how we try. Globalisation of our food systems and cultures has led to a depressing homogeneity (think endless maize fields, coca cola and concrete shopping malls). At this point this article could so easily turn into a rage against the greedy corporate driven juggernaut of globalisation and rampant capitalism, but not today. Today we focus on positivity and the endless potential of Mother Nature’s flamboyantly generous and endlessly diverse bounty, starting with one plant in particular: prickly pear. I appear to be contradicting myself here. Having railed against the minimization of natural systems and the focus on individual plants, I am doing just that by focusing on prickly pear. Not to worry, I will be looking at how this fascinating plant fits into polycultural systems.

Prickly pear is a plant we do not readily associate with food, nor really with anything other than the Bare Necessities (Jungle Book, anyone?). It is in a family of plants that we firmly place in deserts rather than desserts: Cactaceae (or cacti). In a world threatened by the unpredictability of climate change and a country where eight months of drought is normal, what better place to go looking for answers than in a plant family which has learned to survive in the most arid places on earth? Prickly pear is amazing. The leaves, which resemble paddles, are edible and somewhat akin to okra, containing high levels of calcium, magnesium and potassium. The fruit is delicious, sweet and rich in Vitamins, particularly A and C. It can keep growing even at the driest time of year and can be fed to animals. Consider the potential of such a plant in a diverse polycultural system in Malawi where 80% of the population is still dependent on agriculture for subsistence: Nutritious ndiwo (accompaniment to nsima) that needs barely any water and can feed animals too. The plant is so easy to propagate that it can become invasive. However, if carefully managed and planted as part of a diverse ecological system, it can comfortably be controlled. Invasiveness only really occurs when people attempt to cultivate prickly pear in large scale monocropped systems for commercial purposes. These systems are unnatural and always invite imbalance. Emphasis should always be placed on diversity; in all contexts. Plants that are able to survive drought are particularly interesting in these uncertain times. Cacti, and all manner of succulents, with their ability to store large amounts of water in their fleshy leaves (prickly pear is 95% water), hold a great deal of potential. Marsha Hanzi, the lady largely responsible for taking permaculture to Brazil, observed that by

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planting prickly pear she was effectively planting and growing thousands of liters of water. By feeding the cacti to animals in the dry season and allowing her animals to graze on her fields (Alan Savory style) she transfers that moisture and those minerals to the field. The water and minerals stored in these plants can also be made available by incorporating them into compost piles. Cacti and succulents arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only drought resistant, or at least tolerant, crops that can grow here in Malawi. Moringa, pigeon pea, cassava, sweet potato as well as any number of other trees, grasses and medicinal plants, are perfectly capable of surviving long dry seasons. Such plants can serve as the foundations of healthy polycultures. Food security is much more than the large scale cultivation of one crop. Such activities have led to outbreaks of obesity, diabetes and undernutrition all over the world as our food systems and diets are simplified and compromised to make way for vast quantities of corn, sugar and generally junk. Depression and suicide have become more common place as people struggle to grapple with the isolating brutalities of modern life. The

environment is in turmoil from palm oil forests destroying Indonesia, to forests making way for cattle in Brazil or maize in Malawi. Yet hope remains. There are people in every corner of our planet, of every nationality, colour and gender, doing incredible things to restore and enhance our natural environment, food production systems, heritage and legacy. By carefully observing the patterns of nature and embracing the diversity of fauna, flora and human ingenuity at our disposal, we can reverse the destruction unleashed on our planet and, by default, humanity. Forget the endless stream of negativity in the global media (and in the previous paragraph!). Change is possible, it starts with you and you are the world.

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HOTELS / LODGES / GUEST HOUSES FOR UPDATE PURPOSES, PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU OFFER CAPMING/DORMS/HOTEL OR ARE A LODGE WHERE NESSESARY (C-CAMPIMG, D-DORMS, L-LODGE, H-HOTEL) BALAKA Catholic Womens Association, Tel: 0999 104 427, 0888 318 603 Zuc Lodge, Tel: 0888 300 478 / 0881 700 045 BLANTYRE Adventist Guest House ($$ b&b), Robbins Rd, Kabula, Tel: 01 823 614 Afro Motel: next to Wenela bus station, Tel: 01 830 570 Alford Hill Conference Lodge ($ b&b), Mpingwe, just outside Limbe, Tel: 0111 607 229, 0999 082 121 email: kayk.alfordhill@hotmail.com Annies Lodge, Nyambadwe, Tel: 0991 127 927, email: blantyre@annieslodge.com, www.annieslodge.com Beit Cure Hospital Hostel ($ incl. 3 simple meals), Tel: 01 871 900 / 875 015 Blantyre Lodge ($$ b&b), Wenela, Tel: 01 834 460 Blue Lagoon Lodge, Newlands, Tel: 0111 657 243, 0888 783 013, 0888 868 236 Casa Mia (L), Kabula, Bt, Tel: 0111 915 559, 0999 965 850 Cedar Place (L), Namiwawa, Blantyre, Tel; 01 832 955, 0995 246 518, email: bookings@cedarplace.mw, www.cedarplace.mw Chichiri Lodge ($ b&b), near Independence Arch, Tel: 01 872 365, 0888 866 893, Chilembwe Lodge ($$$ b&b), town, Tel: 01 824 688/49, 01 821 976, email: info@chilembwelodge.com, Doogleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (D, L), Wenela, Tel: 0111 602 710, 0999 186 512, 0888 999 531, www.dooglesmalawi.com email: doogles@africa-online.net Dorvic Hotel ($$$$ b&b), Zalewa Rd, Tel: 01 830 854/64/62, email: reservations@dorvichotelmw.com, www.dorvichotelmw.com Fishermans Rest ($$ b&b), 20kms from Blantyre on Chikhwawa Rd, Tel: 0888 836 753, email: enquiries@fishermansrest.net, www.fishermansrest.net Game Haven ($$$$ b&b, L), Thyolo Rd, 14 kms from Blantyre, Tel: 0999 971 287/8, email: info@gamehavenmw.com, www.gamehavenmw.com Gold Card Executive Lodge ($$ b&b), Namiwawa, Tel 0111 668 229, 0884 570 638, 0884 029 615

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Hostellerie de France (H), cnr Chilomoni Ring Rd & Kazuni Close, Namiwawa, Tel: 0111 669 626 / 668 397, 0888 833 586, email: hostfrance@globemw.net, www.hostellerie-de-france.com House Five Guesthouse, Kabula Hill Rd, Tel: 0212 953 053, email: housefive@africa-online.net, www.housefivemw.com Hotel Victoria ($$$$ b&b), Victoria Ave, Tel: 01 823 500, email: reservations@hotelvictoriamw.com Jadore Africana ($$ b&b), Naperi, Tel: 0999 888 453, 0888 433 801 email: jadafricana@gmail.com, www.jadorewaterlife.com Kabula Lodge ($$ b&b), off Michiru Rd, Tel: 01 821 216, 0999 954 430 / 0999 950 361 email: kabulalodge@africa-online.net, www.kabulalodge.co.mw Leslie Lodge ($$$ b&b), 2 Leslie Rd, Mount Pleasant, Tel: 01 871 671, 0999 828 929 / 0999 824 317, email: info@leslielodge.com, www.leslielodge.com Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference, Robins Rd, Tel: 01 830 069, email: reservations@malawisunhotel.com

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Merriman Lodge & Chinese Restaurant, 5 kms from Chileka Airport, 15 kms from Blantyre, Tel: 0999 928 218 NCMI Base camp, Tel: 0995 619 326, 0888 914 141, email: ncmibase@gmail.com Niyasu Lodge, Off chilomoni Rd, Tel: 0111 667 200 / 620 087, 0888 952 140, 0999 481 599, email: niyasulodge@gmail.com www.niyasulodge.co The Usual Place @ Mount Pleasant Inn ($$$$ b&b) Mount Pleasant, Tel: 01 878 188 / 876 366 / 870 177, 0888 829 326, 0999 829 326 www.mpiblantyre.com Nali Executive Lodge ($ b&b), Limbe, Tel: 01 843 603 / 607 399, 0999 960 940 email: nali@africa-online.net Palm Valley Lodge, Chigumula, Tel: 0997 359 950, 0999 215 442, email: info@palmvalleylodge.com Pedroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grill & Lodge, Sunnyside, Tel: 01 833 430, 01 822 544, 0888 842 670, 0993 121 822, www.pedroslodge.com email: pedros@africa-online.net, Protea Hotel Ryalls ($$$$ b&b), 2 Hannover Ave, Tel: 01 820 955, email: ryalls@proteamalawi.com, www.proteahotels.com/ryalls

Serendib Suites, Namiwawa, Tel: 0111 910 444, 0212 400 400/401, email: serendib@globemw.net Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel ($$$$ b&b), top of Victoria Ave, Tel: 01 820 588, email: mountsoche@sunbirdmalawi.com, www.sunbirdmalawi.com Vicky Motel, Lunzu, Tel: 0998 081 731, 0888 975 688, email: vickymotelmw@yahoo.com Villa 33 ($$$ b&b),33 Chilimoni Ring Rd, Tel: 0999 960 231, 0999 839 033 email: reservations@thevilla.mw, www.thevilla.mw Village Green Garden Lodge, Link Namiwawa Rd, off Independence Drive (Sanjika Road), Blantyre, Tel: 0212 954 275, 0212 954 271, 0888 834 534, 0991 247 809, Email: yasmin@portfolio.mw CAPE MACLEAR Annies Lodge, Tel: 0997 364 959, email: capemaclear@annieslodge.com, www.annieslodge.com Cape Maclear EcoLodge (C, L), Tel: 0999 140 905, email: heeedchembe@gmail.com Cape Mac Lodge ($$$ b&b), Tel: 0999 621 279, email: rogerl@africa-online.net, www.capemaclodge.com

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Chembe Eagle’s Nest ($-$$$$, C, L-b&b), Tel: 0999 966 507 / 0999 960 628 email: enquiries@chembenest.com, www.chembenest.com Domwe Island (C, L), contact Kayak Africa, Tel: 0999 942 661, email: letsgo@kayakafrica.com, www.kayakafrica.com Fat Monkeys ($ - $$$, C, D, L), Tel: 0111 955 777, 0999 948 501, email: fatmonkeys@africa-online.net Gecko Lounge ($ - $$$, D, L), Tel: 0999 787 322 / 0999 833 856, email: geckolounge.bookings@gmail.com, www.geckolounge.net Funky Cichlid, Tel: 0999 969 065, 0999 969 076, email: thefunkycichlid@malawianstyle.com, www.thefunkycichlid.com Indaba Lodge (C, D, L), 0998 418 300, email: indabalodgecapemaclear@gmail.com Joe’s Annex (Cottage), Tel: 0999 269 221, email: jkamanje@googlemail.com Kayak Africa, Tel: 0999 942 661, www.kayakafrica.com email: letsgo@kayakafrica.com Malambe Camp (C, D) Tel: 0999 258 959, email: malambe_camp@btinternet.com Mgoza Lodge (C, L), Tel: 0995 632 105, email: alan@mgozalodge.com, www.mgozalodge.com

Mphipe Lodge, Tel: 0994 316 634, 0884 997 481, email: mphipelodge@gmail.com Mudzi Lodge (S/catering only), Tel: 0999 943 256, 0882 860 221 Mumbo Island, contact Kayak Africa, Tel: 0999 942 661, email: letsgo@kayakafrica.com, www.kayakafrica.com Thumbi View Lodge (formerly Stevens Lodge) (C, L), Tel: 0997 463 054 / 0998 599 005, email: info@thumbiviewlodge.com, www.thumbiviewlodge.com Tuckaways ($$), Tel: 0993 405 681 / 0999 833 856, www.tuckawaysmw.com NCHALO & CHIKHWAWA (Nr BT) Fishermans Rest ($$ b&b), 20kms from Blantyre on Chikhwawa Rd, Tel: 0888 836 753, email: enquiries@fishermansrest.net, www.fishermansrest.net Hope Lodge & Restaurant ($ b&b), Tel: 01 420 609, 0884 102 048 / 0881 071 634, lapson2002@sdnp.org.mw Ng’ona Lodge, Chikhwawa, opp Majete Game Reserve, Tel: 0999 216 398 email: ngonalodge@gmail.com

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Accommodation Nchalo Sports Club, pls call in advance and check availability, Tel: 01 425 357/200, email: bfehrenbach@illovo.co.za CHINTHECHE Chigumbuli Cottages ($, b&b) On beach front 300m off M5 Road Tel: 0111 930 490, 0991 457 275, 0998 622 220 email: chigumbuli@gmail.com Chintheche Inn ($$$ b&b), Tel: 0888 729 842, 0111 771 393/153, email: reservations@wilderness.mw, www.wilderness-safaris.com Kande Beach (C, L), Tel: 0888 263 500, 0999 863 500, email: reservations@kandebeach.com, www.kandebeach.com La Exotica (C, L-$ & b&b), Tel: 0888 879 357, 0999 185 676 Makuzi Beach ($$$ f/b), Tel: 0999 283 980, 0888 774 393, email: info@makuzibeachlodge.com, www.makuzibeachlodge.com Mbamba Beach Private Lodge, Tel: 0995 441 278/9, email: mbambabeach@hotmail.com, www.mbambabeachmalawi.com Sambani Lodge ($ b&b), Tel: 0111 990 011, 0888 713 857, email: sambanilodge@yahoo.com, www.sambanilodge.com Sunga - Moyo (C, L), Tel: 0999 964 052, 0999 964 053, 0111 929 130, email: sunga-moyo@webmail.mw www.sunga-moyo.com

$ Guide based on a standard double room rate:

$= 0-$30; $$= $31-$60; $$$= $61-$100; $$$$= $100+ DEDZA Dedza Pottery Lodge ($$), Tel: 01 223 069, 0111 752 367, www.nyasalodges.com email: dedzapottery@africa-online.net, Panjira Lodge, Tel: 0999 952 128 Mapiri Country Golf Lodge, Tel: 01 223 401/411/ 422 DWANGWA Kasasa Sports Club, pls call In advance to check availability, Tel: 0111 582 421/582 232 email: jdzinkambani@broadbandmw.com / nessdwangwa@broadbandmw.com Kataya Lodge ($$ b&b s/contained), Tel: 0888 307 698 / 0881 435 750, email: katayalodge@gmail.com KASUNGU Chikho Hotel, Tel: 01 253 844/845, email: chikhohotel@gmail.com Kasungu Inn, midway between Lilongwe & Mzuzu, Tel: 01 253 306, 0992 702 127 / 0999 304 658, 0888 833 974 Lifupa Conservation Lodge, Tel: 0999 768 658, email: info@lifupa.com, www.lifupa.com / www.acttoprotect.com

CHITIMBA / CHILUMBA Chitimba Beach (C, L), Tel: 0888 387 116, email: camp@chitimba.com, www.chitimba.com Hakuna Matata Campsite, Tel: 0882 297 779, email: hakunamatata.chitimba@gmail.com. www.hakunamatata-chitimba.com Maji Zuwa (C, L), Tel: 0997 105 756 Sangilo Sanctuary (L), 80 kms south of Karonga. Tel: 0999 395 203, 0888 392 611, email: sangilo.sanctuary@yahoo.co.uk www.sangilo.net CHITIPA Chitipa Inn ($$ b&b), Tel: 01 382 228, 0888 872 579, 0999 369 480 CHIZUMULU ISLAND Wakwenda Retreat, (bad signal if no ansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pls text), transfers by Ilalla: Sat, from Monkey Bay, Tue; from Nkhatabay, Tel: 0111 744 048, 0999 348 415, email: chizinick@gmail.com

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KARONGA Club Marina (L), Tel: 0111 362 308, 0992 440 440, email: realtisi_micheal@yahoo.com, FloJa Foundation, 35km South of Karonga, Tel: 0884 333 023, 0999 060 185, email: info@flojamalawi.nl www.flojafoundation.org Mikoma Beach Lodge ($$$ b&b), Tel: 0996 337 515, email: mikomalodges@gmail.com LENGWE NATIONAL PARK/LOWER SHIRE Nyala Lodge ($$$ f/b p/p), Tel: 01 823 709 / 429 201 / 945 383, 0888 202 420, www.jambo-africa.com email: nyalalodge@africa-online.net

LIKOMA Kaya Mawa ($$$$), Tel: 01 794 555, email: reservations@ulendo.net, www.kayamawa.com Mango Drift Lodge ($$ C, D), Tel: 0999 746 122, email: mailmangodrift@gmail.com / email: enquiries@mangodrift.com, www.mangodrift.com Ulisa Bay Lodge ($$ + D), sunset side of island, Tel: 0884 849 988, 0994 748 707, email: nyasalodges@nysalodges.com, www.nyasalodges.com

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LILONGWE Africa House (L), Area 43, Tel: 01 795 246, 0999 828 687, email: reservations@africahousemalawi.com www.africahousemalawi.com Annie’s Lodge ($$$ b&b), Area 10, Tel: 01 794 055/572, 0999 253 399, email: lilongwe@annieslodge.com Annie’s Lodge ($$ b&b), Area 47, Tel: 01 762 163, 0999 253 399, email: lilongwe@annieslodge.com, www.annieslodge.com Barefoot Lodge & Tented Camp, 10 kms from Mchinji Roundabout, Tel: 0993 879 057, 0999 387 740, email: blywin@barefoot-safaris.co.za / enquiries@barefoot-safaris.com www.barefoot-safaris.com Burley House (L), Area 43, Tel: 01 794 625 / 645, email: reservations@ulendo.net, www.ulendo.net Bridge View Hotel ($$$), Behind GAME Store, Old Town, Tel: 01 757 666 / 757 635, 0993 363 666, email: bridgeviewhotel@gmail.com www.bridgeviewhotelmw.com Capital City Motel ($$$$ b&b), City Centre, Tel: 01 774 911, 0888 891 396 Cluny Lodge ($$$$ b&b), Area 9, Tel: 01 751 633, 0888 764 805, www.clunylodge.net email: bev.taale@africa-online.net Country Lodge ($$ b&b), Area 9, off Mchinji Rd, Tel: 01 752 833/834, 0999 821 435, email: rina_jevant@hotmail.com / info@countrylodgemw.com Crossroads Hotel ($$$$ b&b), Old Town, Tel: 01 750 444/333, 0888 513 096/015/110, email: central-reservations1@crossroadshotel.net Crystal Lodge ($), Malangalanga Rd, opp Old Town main market, Tel: 01 724 867 / 754 740, email: info@intermedmw.com Dzalanyama Forest Lodge, 60 kms SW of Lilongwe, Tel: 01 757 120 / 754 303, email: info@landlake.net, www.landlake.net (Transfers can be arranged)

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Freddies Lodge, Zomba Rd, Area 43, Tel: 0994 263 045, 0999 842 519, 0888 842 519, email: lilian.khofi@gmail.com Hermitage Lodge ($), Area 9, Tel: 0995 691 982, email: theheritagemw@gmail.com, www.hermitagemalawi.com Heuglin’s Lodge, 5 minutes from City Centre, Tel: 01 771 393/153, email: m2@cawsmw.com, www.wilderness-safaris.com Cont...

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Accommodation Hucess Lodge, Area 6, Tel: 01 755 016/017, 0882 332 791, email: reservation@hucesselodge.com, www.hucesselodge.com Kalos Lodge, Area 10, Tel: 0996 498 895, 0885 832 054, email: kaloslodge@gmail.com Kiboko Town Hotel ($$), heart of town, Tel: 01 751 226, 0999 838 485, www.kibokohotel.com email: reservations@kibokohotel.com Kims Koreana Lodge, 4km from town, before Bunda turn off, Tel: 0111 920 251, 0999 211 251, 0999 238 045 email: kimskoreanalodge@hotmail.com Korea Garden Lodge ($$ b&b), Area 3, Old Town, Tel: 01 753 467 / 757 854, 01 759 700/774 email: info@kglodge.net / kgl@malawi.net, www.kglodge.net Kuka Executive Lodges ($$ b&b), Area 43, off Blantyre St. Tel: 01 794 763, email: kukalodge@sdnp.org.mw Kumbali Country Lodge ($$$$ b&b), Area 44, Capital Hill Dairy Farm, Tel: 0999 963 402, email: kumbali@kumbalilodge.com, www.kumbalilodge.com + FB Latitude 13o (L), Area 43/60, Mphonongo Str, Tel: 01 795 965, 0996 403 159, 0882 200 849, email: 13@thelatitudehotels.com, reservations@thelatitudehotels.com, www.thelatitudehotels.com Lingadzi Inn ($$$ b&b), Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 01 754 143 / 920 279, 0999 304 630 Mabuya Camp (backpackers camp), short walk from Old Town, Tel: 01 754 978 , 0999 746 239 / 0999 664 651, email: info@mabuyacamp.com, www.mabuyacamp.com Madidi Lodge, behind crossroads complex, Tel: 01 752 661, 0111 920 901, 0888 607 169, email: info@madidilodge.com, www.madidilodge.com Mafumu ($$$, H), Area 3, Cnr Likuni Rd, Barron Ave. Tel: 01 750 982/985/594, 0994 186 214, 0999 481 261, 0888 202 971 email: info@mafumu.com, reservations@mafumu.net, www.mafumu.net Nelly’s Guest House, Area 9, Tel: 01 759 514, 0888 823 505, email: nellyshouse@globemw.net Pacific Hotel ($$$$ b&b), City Centre, Tel: 01 778 574, 01 774 786 email: phpacifichotel@gmail.com Pine Lodge, Area 6, Tel: 0111 922 806 / 920 077, 0888 345 070, 0992 771 914, email: pinelodge@malawi.net President Walmont, Umodzi Park, Tel: 01 789 888, www.umodzipark.co.mw Renaissance Lodge, Lilongwe-Mchinji rd, email: renaissance@renaissancelodge.net Riverside Hotel ($$ b&b), Paul Kagame Rd, next to Lingadzi Inn, Tel: 01 750 511, 0888 345 080, 0992 771 914, email: riverside@malawi.net, www.riversidehotelmalawi.com Safara House ($$$ b$b), Tel: Tel: 0991 545 526, email: safarahouse@gmail.com

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Sheila’s Lodge ($$ b&b), Tel: 01 794 010, 0999 950 764, email: namilanzi@hotmail.com Simama Hotels, Area 1, Tel: 0111 725 830/832 Sogecoa Golden Peacock Hotel, Area 13, Tel: 01 776 666/8, 0992 151 911 / 0995 602 898, email: jkq_mw@afecc.com Sol Farm, Mchinji Rd, Tel: 0999 950 093, email: solfarmmw@gmail.com Sunbird Capital ($$$$ b&b), Tel: 01 773 388, email: capital@sunbirdmalawi.com, www.sunbird-hotels-malawi.com Sunbird Lilongwe ($$$$ b&b), Old Town, Tel: 01 756 333, email: lilongwehotel@sunbirdmalawi.com Sunset Lodge ($), off Kamuzu Procession Rd, opp entrance of Bwaila (Bottom) hospital, Tel: 01 724 718/770, 0999 596 555, 0888 183 239, email: sunsetlodge@globemw.net The Executive Lodge, Area 47, near African Bible College. Tel: 01 761 357/465, 0888 829 950 The Garden Lodge, Area 10, Tel: 01 206 283, 0888 828 731, email: gardenlodge@gmail.com The Golden Peacock Resthouse, Area 3, Tel: 01 756 632 / 751 353, 0888 824 532, 0995 809 991, email: goldenpeacock@globemw.net The Ngoni Lodge ($$$ b&b), Mchinji Rd, Tel; 0884 230 112, email: ljanssens@hotmail.com Titanic Offshore Lodge ($$ b&b), Area 43, Tel: 01 794 412, 0999 899 500, email: titaniclodge@gmail.com Ufulu Gardens Hotel ($$$ b&b), Ufulu str. Area 43, Tel: 01 794 060/079, www.ufulugardens.mw email: reservations@ufulugardens.mw Wamkulu Hotel ($$$$ b&b), Area 12, Tel: 01 776 764, 0999 372 928/405 855 , email: wamkulupalace@wamkuluhotels.com, www.wamkuluhotels.com Welcome Lodge, Area 3, Tel: 0993 599 654, 0888 121 205, email: welcomelodgellw@gmail.com Wendel’s Guest House ($$$$ b&b), Area 12, Tel: 01 770 237 / 771 771, 0999 940 167 / 0999 964 167, email: wendels@africa-online.net, www.wendelslodge.com LIVINGSTONIA Lukwe Eco Camp (C, L), Tel: 0999 434 985, email: lukwe@live.com, www.lukwe.com The Mushroom Farm (C, L), Livingstonia, Tel: 0999 652 485, email: themushroomfarmmalawi@gmail.com, www.themushroomfarmmalawi.com LIWONDE NATIONAL PARK Hippo View Lodge ($$ b&b), located on the southern bank of the Shire River, Tel: 01 542 822/ 118/225/221, email: hippo@africa-online.net Liwonde Safari Camp, Tel: 0881 813 240, email: liwondesafaricamp@gmail.com www.liwondesafaricamp.com

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Mawila Lodge, Tel: 0888 535 866, 0995 428 757, email: mawilalodge@gmail.com Mvuu Lodge & Camp ($$$$ f/b), Tel: 01 771 393/153, email: mvuu@wilderness.mw, www.wilderness-safaris.com MAJETE WILDLIFE RESERVE Mkulumadzi, (L), Robin Pope Safaris, Tel: 01 795 483 / 794 491 email; info@robinpopesafaris.net, www.robinpopesafaris.net Thawale Lodge ($$$ f/b, p/p), Community Camp Site ($), Chikwawa, Tel: 0999 521 741, email: thawale@african-parks.org, www.african-parks.org MANGOCHI Andrews Hotel ($$ b&b), 50kms N of Mangochi, Tel: 01 598 072 / 755 186, 0999 941 264 / 0999 265 024. La Riviera, Tel: 0111553869, 0888 824 234, 0991 146 036 , email: lariviera096@gmail.com

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Makokola Retreat ($$$$ b&b), Tel: 01 580 244/445/469, email: enquiries@makokola.com, www.makokola.com Mpale Cultural Centre (L), Tel: 0111 573 225 / 957 663, 0888 371 897, 0999 914 766 email: info@mpaleculturalvillagemw.com, www.mpaleculturalvillage.com Mulangeni Holiday Resort ($$), Tel: 01 580 698/200/201, email: mulangeni@globemw.net / mulangeniholidayresort@yahoo.com Namizimu Forest Retreat (C, L), 20km from Mangochi & 35km from Chiponde bdr, Tel: 0997 225 300 (bad signal if no answer please text), email: tara@namizimu.com, www.namizimu.com Nanchengwa lodge ($$-$), Tel: 0999 274 696, 0888 474 079, 0888 747 620, email: ryan@nanchengwa.com Palm Beach ($$, C, L), Tel: 0991 394 660, email: info@palmbeach-lakemalawi.com, www.palmbeach-lakemalawi.com

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Pamudzi Lodge, Tel: 01 580 770, 0888 640 235 / 0888 305 966 Rafaela’s Lodges & Camp Site, Tel: 0999 950 400, 0888 867 852, email: raphael.kamoto@gmail.com / kkelita@yahoo.com / esnartn@yahoo.com R.G.Pac Hotel ($ b&b), Tel: 01 593 607, 0888 717 960 Skinny Hippos (L), Tel: 0998 895 159, email: booking@skinnyhipposlodge.com Sunbird Nkopola Lodge ($$$$ b&b), Tel: 01 580 444 / 654 / 262 / 619, 0888 965 123 email: nkopola@sunbirdmalawi.com, www.sunbirdmalawi.com Sun ‘n’ Sand (H), 31 kms north of Mangochi, Tel: 01 598 069, 01 598 145-150, 0999/888 835 986 email: reservation@sunnsandmw.com, www.sunnsand-malawi.com Twin Towers Lodge ($ b&b), Tel: 0995 718 131 / 0882 334 020, email: twintowerslodge@gmail.com, info@twintowerslodge.com, reservations@twintowerslodge.com Villa Tafika Lodge, Tel: 01 593 544 / 0111 759 657 / 0111 573 326. email: info@villatafika.com, www.villatafika.com Welliville Lodge ($ b&b), Tel: 01 594 600, 0888 324 118, email: willievillie100@yahoo.com Ziboliboli Beach Resort, btwn Mangochi & Monkeybay. Tel: 0999 876 500. 0882 031 965. email: ziboliboli@gmail.com

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MONKEY BAY Alcon Cottages (L), opp’ Cape Maclear turn off, Tel: 0999 951 301, 0888 104 257, email: alcon@africa-online.net Shambala Lodge, (Nkhudi Bay), Tel: 0999 824 283, email: shambala@yahoo.com, rainer.franzel@yahoo.com Madzi Kuwala (Cottage), Namakoma Bay, Tel: 01 794 555, email: reservations@ulendo.net, www.madzikuwala.com Mufasa ($, C, D), Tel: 0996 143 596, 0993 080 057, email: mufasamonkeyb@gmail.com Norman Carr Cottage ($$$$ f/b), Tel: 0999 207 506, 0888 355 357, email: taffy@africa-online.net, www.normancarrcottage.com MULANJE / THYOLO & SURROUNDS CCAP Likhubula House ($), 11 kms from Chitakale, off Phalombe Rd, Tel: 0111 940 791, 0888 672 164, email: likhubula@malawi.net Likhubula Forest Lodge, Tel: 0999 220 560, 0884 079 890, email: likhubula@africa-online.net, www.cholemalawi.com Chawani Bungalow, Satemwa Tea Estates, Tel: 01 473 115, 0882 599 717, 0993 121 854, email: accommodation@satemwa.com, www.huntingdon-malawi.com Game Haven ($$$$ b&b), Thyolo Rd, 14 kms from Blantyre, Tel: 0999 971 287/8, email: info@gamehavenmw.com, www.gamehavenmw.com Hapuwani (H) Tel: 0999 750 260, 01 466 728, email: hapuwani@gmail.com, www.hapuwani.com Kara O’Mula Country Lodge, Tel: 01 466 515, 0999 286 423, 0212 234 506 email: j.katangwe@karaomula.com, www.karaomula.com Madalo Guest Hs’, Tel: 0884 260 099, email: jmalonda@yahoo.com, www.madalohousemalawi.com Mulanje View Motel, Tel: 01 466 348/280, 0888 856 393

Nali Motel, Luchenza, Tel: 01 476 244, 0999 960 940, email: nali@africa-online.net Thuchila Tourist Lodge, Phalombe, 30mins from Mulanje, Tel: 0888 750 754 / 0884 190 358, email: thuchilatouristlodge@africa-online.net, www.thuchilatouristlodge.com MWABVI Migudu Campsite,Tel: 0111 945 455, www.mwct.org.za / www.volunteerafrica.org.za Njati Lodge, Tel: 0111 945 455, www.mwct.org.za / www.volunteerafrica.org.za

MZIMBA Luwawa Forest Lodge ($$ b&b), Viphya Mountains, Tel: 0999 512 645, email: luwawalodge@yahoo.com www.luwawaforestlodge.net Mame Motel ($), Tel: 0111 342 327 MZUZU Chatonda Lodge (SS), Tel: 0111 938 605, 0888 408 844, email: chatondalodge@gmail.com Dunduzu Lodge ($ b&b), Tel: 0994 864 300, 0997 656 276, email: dunduzulodge@gmail.com Flame Tree Guest House (b&b), Tel: 01 310 056, 0999 511 423, email phippssamantha@gmail.com

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Grand Palace, Tel: 01 303 333, email: info@thegrandpalacemalawi.com, www.thegrandpalacemalawi.com Joys Place, (Backpackers), Tel: 0998 391 358, email: joyinmzuzu@gmail.com, kraus.justin@gmail.com Hill Of Grace Lodge, Tel: 01 311 552, 0999 957 767, 0993 815 121, email: theweddingtons@gmail.com Ilala Crest Lodge ($$ b&b), Tel: 01 311 834, 0888 894 196, email: info@ilalacrestlodge.com, wwwilalacrestlodge.com Kavuzi Scout Camp, 12km fro Mzuzu on Nkhatabay rd, Tel: 0995 651 136, 0882 965 901, email: kavuzicamptrust@gmail.com, www.campingalawi.com Luwinga Lodge ($$ b&b), Tel: 01 320 563, 0888 451 875, 0888 826 077. 0995 330 710 email: luwingalodge@gmail.com Mimosa Court Hotel ($ b&b), Tel: 01 312 608, email: mimosacourt.reception@gmail.com Moni Lodge ($$ b&b), Tel: 0111 930 876 / 990 303, 0888 734 439 Mzoozoozoo ($), Tel: 0888 864 493 Mzuzu Lodge ($$ b&b), Tel: 01 310 097/ 224, 01 310 226, 0888 737 836, 0991 873 358, email: mzuzulodge@sdnp.org.mw Pine Tree Lodge, Tel: 0995 634 395 / 0999 938 721, email: ptreemzuzu@hotmail.com Sunbird Mzuzu Hotel ($$$ b&b), Tel: 01 310 622 / 312 852/585, email: mzuzuhotel@sunbirdmalawi.com NKHOTAKOTA Bua River Lodge, (bad signal if no ansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pls text), Tel: 0995 476 887, email: buariverlodge@gmail.com, www.buariverlodge.com Fish Eagle Bay Lodge ($$), Tel: 0888 853 962, email: fisheaglebay@gmail.com, www.fisheaglebay.com Nkhotakota Pottery & Lodge ($), 15 kms south of Nkhotakota town, Tel: 0884 581 098, 0999 380 105, www.nyasalodges.com email: nkhotakotapottery@africa-online.net, Nkhotakota Safari Lodge ($$), 13kms south of Nkhotakota town, Tel: 0884 581 098, 0999 380 105, www.nyasalodges.com email: nkhotakotapottery@africa-online.net. Sitima Inn, Tel: 0999 260 005, email: sitimainn@gmail.com, www.sitimainn.com Tongole Wilderness Lodge (inside Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve), Golden Peacock Shopping Centre, City Centre, Llw, Tel: 0111 209 194, 0991 337 681, email: lodge@tongole.com, www.tongole.com NKHATA BAY & AREA Aqua Africa, Tel: 01 352 284, 0999 921 418, email: info@aquaafrica.co.uk, www.aquaafrica.co.uk

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Big Blue Backpackers, Tel: 01 352 316, www.bigbluebackpackers.com email: admin@bigbluebackpackers.com, Butterfly Space, Tel: 0999 156 335 / 0999 265 065, email: josie.redmonds@gmail.com, blondieleap@hotmail.com, www.butterfly-space.com CBR Resort, Tel: 0111 352 286, 0111 990 312. Ilala Bay Lodge, Tel: 01 352 362, 0888 894 196, 0995 431 149, email: info@ilalacrestlodge.com, wwwilalacrestlodge.com Mayoka Village ($), Tel: 0111 994 025, 0999 268 595, email: mayokavillage@yahoo.co.uk Njaya Lodge ($), Tel: 01 352 342, 0999 948 673 / 0999 409 878, email: paul@paulnorrish.co.uk, www.njayalodge.com NTCHISI Ntchisi Forest Lodge, Tel: 0999 971 748, email: info@ntchisiforestlodge.com, www.ntchisiforestlodge.com NYIKA Chilenda Lodge & Camp, Tel: 01 771 393/153, email: reservations@wilderness.mw, www.wilderness-safaris.com

RUARWE Usisya Beach Lodge, Tel: 0995 636 585 (pls send text only reception poor) Zulunkhuni River Lodge 60 kms N of Nkhata Bay, access via Ilala, local boats, private charter boats or on foot, Tel: 0999 071 914 / 0991 495 746, email: info@lake-paradise.com, www.lake-paradise.com RUMPHI Matunkha Safari Lodge ($), Tel: 0888 203 424 / 0888 202 643, email: eco-tourism@matunkha.com SALIMA / SENGA BAY Avon Garden Lodge, oppâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Escom-town, Tel: 01 262 638, 0111 553 684, 0888 823 416 / 0888 208 090, email: avongardenlodge@gmail.com, tcphiri1923@gmail.com, phiri@sdnp.org.mw Blue Zebra Island Lodge, Tel: 0992 244 244, 0992 255 255, email: info@bluezebra.mw, www.bluezebra.mw Cool Runnings Guest House (C, D & L), Tel: 01 263 398, 0999 915 173, email: coolprojectsmalawi@gmail.com Katelera Eco Lodge, 6kms from Salima T junction, Tel: 0111 902 525, 0999 454 646

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Kingfisher (Cottage), Chipoka, 35kms from Salima, Tel: 0999 397 673, 0999 007 055 Kumbali Lake Retreat, Leopard Bay, Tel: 0999 963 402, email: kumbali@kubalilodge.com Kuti Wildlife Reserve, Tel: 0997 334 683, email: info@kuti-malawi.org, www.kuti-malawi.org Lakeside Hotel ($$ b&b), Tel: 01 263 400/500, 0999 822 400, 0888 822 400, email: lakesidemalawi@yahoo.com Mpatsa Beach Lodge, Tel: 01 263 133, 0993 046 980, 0998 274 048, 0997 106 396, Mufrasa Backpackers Lodge, Tel: 0888 919 098 Mukunkhula Baobab Lodge ($ b&b), Tel: 01 263 495, 0999 375 574 Mwambiya Lodge ($), Salima town, Tel: 0111 902 996 / 262 314, 0999 647 799, email: gkanyowile@yahoo.com Pa Ntondo Pa Namalikhate Chalets ($ b&b), Mua 62 kms south of Salima, Tel: 01 262 706 / 01 958 805 / 0998 249 464 / 0884 396 274, email: admin@kungoni.org, kungoni@gmail.com, www.kungoni.org Red Zebra Lodge ($$ b&b), Tel: 0992 568 428 / 0996 707 348, email: david@lakemalawi.com / esther@lakemalawi.com / zikani@lakemalawi.com Safari Beach Lodge ($$$), Tel: 01 263 143/007, 0993 265 538, email: info@safaribeachlodge.net / safaribeachlodge@gmail.com, www.safaribeachlodge.net

Senga Bay (Cottage), Tel: 0999 741 155, 0999 913 480, email: lenamitchell@global.co.za Silver Sands Holiday Resort, Tel: 0111 201 797, 0999 831 786, 0888 570 888, 0888 360 810, email: resevationssilversandsmw@gmail.com Sunbird Livingstonia Beach ($$$$ b&b), Tel: 01 263 444/222, www.sunbirdmalawi.com email: livingstonia@sunbirdmalawi.com Wheelhouse Marina (C & L), Tel: 0999/0888 963 345, 0999 960 266, email: wheelhouse@africa-online.net VWASZA MARSH GAME RESERVE Lake Kazuni Safari Camp, (Deptâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Parks & Wildlife), Tel: 01 312 014,

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$ Guide based on a standard double room rate: $=0 - $30; $$=31- $60; $$$=61 - $100; $$$$=$100+ ZOMBA Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lodge ($$$ b&b), Tel: 01 527 805, 0999 957 608, email: zomba@annieslodge.com Casarossa (campsite), Tel: 0881 366 126, 0991 184 211, email: info@casarossamw.com, www.casarossamw.com Hotel Masongola ($$$ b&b), Tel: 01 524 688 / 525 142 Ku Chawe trout farm, Tel: 0888 638 524 Pakachere Backpackers & Creative Centre, Tel: 0994 685 934, email: info@pakachere.com Peters Lodge ($ b&b), Tel: 0111 950 046, 0995 671 596 Sunbird Ku Chawe ($$$$ b&b), Tel: 01 514 211/00/43, email: kuchawe@sunbirdmalawi.com, www.sunbirdmalawi.com Welcome Lodge, Songani Trading Centre, Tel: 0993 599 654, 0888 781 943, email: welcomelodgellw@gmail.com Zomba Forest Lodge ($$$ f/b), Tel: 0992 802 702, 0997 593 325, email: zombaforestlodge@gmail.com

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Entertainment BARS / CLUBS BLANTYRE Al Pacinos, Chileka rd, Nyambadwe, Tel: 0999 159 952, 0881 675 444, email: alpacinos2012@yahoo.com Blue Elephant, Kidney Cresent, Ginnery Corner, Tel: 0999 965 850,open 7 days Chez Ntemba, Legends Complex, Tel: 0888 332 368, 0999 207 588, open night time, Doogle’s, Wenela, Tel: 0111 602 710, 0999 186 512, 0888 999 531, open 24 hours 7 days Discorium, Golden Peacock Shopping Centre, email: discorium.lilongwe@gmail.com Kaya Lounge, Leslie Road, off Victoria Rd, Tel: 0999 950 096 / 0999 942 712, open 7 days Tj’s Bar & Restaurant, Mount Pleasant, Tel: 0111 985 588, 0999 951 207, open 7 days Twiga Lounge, Uta Weleza Centre, Kidney Crescent, Tel: 0888 841 002, closed Mondays LILONGWE Chameleon Bar, Area 12, Four Seasons Complex, Tel: 0888 833 114, email: chameleon.malawi@gmail.com, open 7 days Chez Ntemba, Area 47, Tel: 0888 332 368, 0999 207 588, open night time Diplomats, Tel: 0888 553 492 Discorium. Golden Peacock Shopping Centre. City Centre. Llw, open everyday fom 18:00hrs. Tel: 0888 540 827. email: discorium.lilongwe@gmail.com Good Fellows, Area 4, Tel: 0999 138 539 Harry’s Bar, off Paul Kagame Rd, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 757 979, Lonely Planet, Next to Wild Njati, Skyband complex off Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 0999 953 111, 0999 200 950 The Shak, off Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 0999 962 506 MANGOCHI Riverside IP Bar, Tel: 0888 326 369 MONKEY BAY Lake End Bar & Grill, Tel: 0992 266 482 MZUZU Jacaranda Bar, Tel: 01 312 608 SALIMA Katelera Stop Over, 8kms from Salima T junction, Tel: 0111 902 525, 0999 454 646 ZOMBA Domino, Zomba, Tel: 01 525 305, 0999 270 170, 0888 309 347, open 7 days CASINOS American Pirates Casino, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 751 254, Colony Club, Blantyre, Tel: 0111 919 136, email: colonyclubcasino@kairointernational.com, www.kairointernational.com

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DBR International, Blantyre: Blue Elephant, Tel: 0995657185. Casablanca, Chilembwe Road, Tel: 0995 313 426 / 0884 127 226, Limbe Club, Tel: 0999 186 098. Lilongwe: Pacific Parade Shopping Centre, Tel: 0995 657 185, Wild Njati Gaming & Sports Bar, Skyband Plaza (Pinto Motors), Tel: 0999 511 372, Lilongwe Hotel, Tel: 0995 657 185. Mangochi: Palm Beach Resort, Tel: 0999 912 726. Zomba: Gymkhana Club, Tel: 0993 896 362 Vision Gaming - Blantyre: Blue Elephant, Ginnery Corner, Tel: 0995 657 185. Lilongwe: Area 10, Pacific Parade Shopping Centre, Tel: 0995 657 185, Lilongwe Hotel, Tel: 0995 657 185. Mzuzu: Chipiku bld, Tel: 0995 657 185 email: goodinvestments@africa-online.net CLUB & SOCIETIES Angling Society of Malawi, Blantyre, Tel: 0111 657 427 Blantyre Music Society. Tel: 0991 248 242. email: sjps.wheatley@sim.org. rlats@yahoo.com. membership Tel; 0888 842 559. 0994 447 477. email: cjingram45@yahoo.co.uk Blantyre Sports Club, Blantyre, Tel: 01 821 173, email:btsportsclub@africa-online.net Chiperoni Club of International Training & Communication, Blantyre, email: pcdc@africa-online.net Country Club Limbe, Blantyre, Tel: 01 841 022/236, Cricket Union, Limbe, Bt, Tel: 0993 695 000, email: mcu.malawi@gmail.com International Womans’ Association of Malawi (IWAM), Lilongwe, email: iwam.lilongwe@gmail.com Agricultural Society (LAS), Lilongwe, Tel: 01 750 215 Lilongwe & District Angling Club, Old Cannery, Kambiri Point, Senga Bay, Tel: 01 263 413 Lilongwe Golf Club, Likuni Rd, Area 3, Tel: 01 753 118/598 Lilongwe Sailing Club, www.lilongwesailing.com Lions Club of Blantyre, Tel: 01 875 744 Michiru Highway Club, Blantyre, Tel: 01 836 582 Portuguese Club, Blantyre, Tel: 01 870 642 The Society of Malawi, Old Manager’s House, Mandala Rd, above Mandala Cafe, Blantyre, Tel: 01 872 617, www.societyofmalawi.org email: societyofmalawi@africa-online.net Thyolo Club, Thyolo, Tel: 01 472 259 Toast Masters, Blantyre, email: vincestaples@hotmail.co.uk Wildlife & Environmental Society of Malawi (WESM), Limbe, Blantyre, email: wesmbt@africa-online.net

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COFFEE / TEA SHOPS & WINE BARS African Heritage, Zomba, Tel: 0111 955 900, email: info@africanheritage.mw, www.africanheritage.mw Bohemian Cafe, outside Land & Lakes Safaris, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 757 120 / 754 303, email: info@landlake.net, www.landlake.net Cafe Gratzia, Utawaleza Centre, Kidney Cres’, Bt, Tel: 01 873 642, 0888 832 705 Cafe Rouge, Chichiri Shopping Centre, Bt Tel: 0888 821 795 Cappuccinos Cafe, Crossroads complex, llw, Tel: 011 734 800 Cedar Place, Namiwawa, Blantyre, Tel; 01 832 955, 0995 246 518 CTL Food & Beverage, Chigumula, Tel: 0999 916 213 / 0999 967 099, email: ctl@broadbandmw.com Dedza Pottery Coffee Shop, Dedza, Tel: 01 223 069, 0888 853 425, email: dedzapottery@africa-online.net, www.nyasalodges.com Jungle Pepper, Chichiri Shopping centre, Bt, Tel: 0888 826 229, 0999 826 229, www.junglepepperpizza.com Koko Bean Café, Llw Wildlife Centre, Tel: 0111 744 767, 0999 471 847, 0999 923 552, email: koko.bean@yahoo.com La Dolce Vita Cafe & Restaurant, Bisnowaty Centre, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 776 538, email: didijamie@gmail.com, open Mon-Sat Mandala Cafe, (La Caverna & La Galleria), Old Manager’s House, Mandala Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 871 932 Picasso’s Restaurant & Coffee Shop, Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel, top of Victoria Ave, Tel: 01 820 588, www.sunbirdmalawi.com email: mountsoche@sunbirdmalawi.com Temptations Coffe shop & Restaurant, Glyn Jones Rd, Galaxy House, Opp old Kandodo, Tel: 0888 827 981, 0993 086 988 Tranquility Tea Garden, Mtunthama drive, Llw, Tel: 0111 972 842, Mon - Sat

FAST FOODS Blue Savannah, Malawi Sun Hotel, Robins Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 824 808 / 822 969 / 830 734 Chicken Inn, Chichiri Shopping Centre, Bt, Tel: 0212 951 914 Fango, Churchill Rd, Limbe, Bt, Tel: 0212 214 695, 0888 241 695, 0999 241 695, open 7 days Home Needs, Glyn Jones Rd, Tel: 0888 272 727, email: office-mart@africa-online.net Jungle Pepper Pizza, Chichiri Mall (Shoprite), Blantyre, Tel: 0888 826 229, www.junglepepperpizza.com KFC, Fatima Arcade, Haile Selassie Rd, Bt, Tel: 0111 625 161, open Sun - Thu: 9am - 9pm, Fri - Sat: 9am - 10:30pm KIPS, (delivery service available), Hanover Ave., next to Claussius House, Blantyre, Tel: 01 824 221 MegaBite, Chichiri Shopping Centre, Blantyre, Tel: 01 872 439, 0888 202 257 Mochachos Chicken Fiesta, Chichiri Shopping Mall, Bt, Tel: 0211 221 714 Pick N Save, Haile Salassie, Bt, Tel: 0888 216 606, 0211 995 985 Pizza Inn, Crossroads complex, llw, Tel: 0999 444 786 Rainforest Take Away, Apollo Acade, Bt, Tel: 0999 333 933 Red Pepper, Raynor Ave, Limbe, Tel: 0999 932 752 Scoops & Shakes, Malawi Sun Hotel, Robins Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 824 808 / 822 969 / 830 734 Southern Fried, Apollo Arcade, Blantyre, Tel: 0999 950 576 Steers, next to Ryalls, Bt, Tel: 0995 410 112 / 0995 660 441, Steers, Crossroads complex, llw, Tel: 0999 444 786 Steers, Independance Drive, opp Sunbird Capital, Lilongwe, Tel: 0888 692 094, 0999 258 991, email: dyemawindo@africa-online.net The Spicy Flavours, Town, Tel: 0888 201 768 Vita Cafe & Restuarant, Bisnowaty Centre, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 776 538, open Mon-Sat

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ICE CREAM PARLOURS Galito’s Cream Inn, Lilongwe City Mall, Tel: 0999 127 777 Nico’s Gelateria, Utawaleza Centre, Kidney Crescent, Bt, Tel: 0999 414 685 / 0999 811 780 Serendipity Lifestyle Cafe, Old Town Mall, Llw, Tel: 0994 448 444, www.serendipity.mw, email: bookings@serendipity.mw, open 7 days 8am - 10pm RESTAURANTS BLANTYRE 21 Grill on Hannover, Protea Hotel Ryalls, Tel: 01 820 955, Mon-Sat, Sun - dinner only ryalls@proteamalawi.com Aamarie, Malawi Sun Hotel, Robins Rd, Tel: 01 824 808 / 822 969 / 830 734, open 7 days info@malawisunhotel.com African Flavours, Next to Apollo bldg, Bt, Tel: 0993 676 649 Alem Ethiopian Restaurant, Town, Tel: 01 822 529 Ali Baba’s, Haile Selassie Rd, Tel: 01 821 560, open 7 days Ambrosia Restaurant (Game Haven), Thyolo Rd, 14 kms from Blantyre, Tel: 0999 971 287/8, email: info@gamehavenmw.com open 7 days Blue Elephant, Kidney Cresent, Ginnery Corner, Tel: 0999 965 850, email: blueelephant@africa-online.net, open 7 days Bombay Palace, Hanover Ave, opp Ryalls Hotel, Tel: 0888 200 200, open 7 days, Mon-closed for lunch Casa Mia, Kabula, Bt, Tel: Tel: 0111 915 559, 0999 965 850, e-mail: casamia@africa-online.net Chez Maky Café, Kabula Hill Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 0999 203 029, open 7 days, chezmaky@globemw.net China Sunrise Restaurant, opp Ndirande police station, Tel: 01 834 171, 0888 352 746

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Golden Egg Restaurant, Off Markel Rd, Mandala, Tel: 0212 880 371, 0991 556 332, 0999 966 217 Hong Kong Restaurant, Robins Rd, Tel: 01 820 859/36, 0111 981 242, 0999 149 802, 0888 104 495, closed Mondays Hostaria, Namiwawa, Tel: 0888 282 828, 0212 282 828, email: hostariamw@gmail.com, www.hostariamw.com closed Mondays Indaba, Thyolo Rd, Tel: 0111 657 646, open 7 days Jungle Pepper, Chichiri Shopping centre, Tel: 0888 826 229, 0999 826 229, www.junglepepperpizza.com Merriman Lodge & Chinese Restaurant, 5 kms Airport, 15 kms from Bt, Tel: 0999 928 218 / 0995 548 617, open 7 days Picasso’s, Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel, top of Victoria Ave, Tel: 01 820 588, open 7 days Pedro’s Grill & Lodge. (dinners only) 9 Smyth rd. Sunnyside. Tel: 0993 121 822. email: pedros@africa-online.net Picasso’s, Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel, top of Victoria Ave, Tel: 01 820 588, open 7 days Tj’s Bar & Restaurant, Mount Pleasant, Tel: 0111 985 588, 0999 951 207, open 7 days LILONGWE Ad Lib, Tel: 0111 553 906 , 0994 350 630, email: steakhousemw@gmail.com Ali Baba’s, Old Town, Tel: 01 755 224, 0888 955 555, Pacific Centre, Tel: 01 776 444 Blue Ginger, Pacific Centre, Tel: 01 795 225, 0999 234 757, 0995 214 444, email: blue-ginger@outlook.com Bombay Palace, Game Mall, behind Pizza Inn, Tel: 0888 202 202, open 7 days, Mon-closed for lunch Buchanans, Four Seasons Lifestyle Centre, Presidential Way, Area 12, Tel: 01 772 859/46, email: info@buchanansgrill.com. Mon - Sat 10am – 11.00pm, closed on Sunday.

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Coppper Pot, Crossroads Hotel, Old Town, Tel: 01 750 333/444, 0888 513 096/105/110, www.crossroadshotel.net Eleonoraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Area 10, Tel: 01 795 300, 0995 605 043, 0882 186 520, email: eleonoras.lodge@gmail.com Gazeebo Restaurant, Tel: 01 727 130, open 7 days Huts, Area 10, Pacific Arcade, Tel: 01 794 533, 0888 821 533 / 0999 821 533, closed Sunday lunch

Kat-Man-Doo, Four Seasons complex, Tel: 0999 816 882, email: katmandoo.restaurant@gmail.com Kiboko Restaurant, heart of town, Tel: 01 751 226, 0999 838 485, www.kibokohotel.com email: reservations@kiboko-safaris.com

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Entertainment Kim’s Koreana Restaurant, 4 kms from town, before Bunda turn off, Tel: 0999 211 251 / 0999 238 045, open 7 days, 6am-8pm Korea Garden Restaurant, Area 3, Old Town, Tel: 01 753 467 / 757 854 / 759 700 / 759 774 www.kglodge.net, email: info@kglodge.net, open 7 days La Dolce Vita Cafe & Restaurant, Bisnowaty Centre, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 776 538, email: didijamie@gmail.com, open Mon-Sat Mamma Mia Italian Restaurant, Old Town Mall, Tel: 01 758 362, 0994 608/767 email: mammamia2011@rocketmail.com. F/B mammamia.malawi open 6 days (closed Mon) Noble China, Area 3, off Colby Rd, near Lilongwe Hotel, Tel: 01 750 075, 0888 204 388. Area 10, Pacaific Centre, Tel: 01 794 039, 0881 981 595 Papaya, Game complex, Tel: 0991 800 900, 0888 133 654, email: papayallw@googlemail.com Serendipity Lifestyle Cafe, Old Town Mall, Llw, Tel: 0994 448 444, email: bookings@serendipity.mw, www.serendipity.mw, open 7 days 8am - 10pm The Causerie, City Centre, Area 19, Tel: 01 773 828 The Golden Peacock, Area 3, Tel: 01 751 353, 0888 824 532, open 7 days

Queen of Sheba Ethopian Restaurant, Area 10/338, Mtendere Drive, Off Ulendo Safari, Tel: 0888 830 017, 0999 215 724, 01 794 829 MZUZU Il Cornutto, Tel: 0888 331 770, open 7 days MULANJE Kara O’Mula, Tel: 01 466 515, 0999 286 423, email: j.katangwe@karaomula.com Mulanje Pepper, Tel: 0888 878 830, Mon-Thurs: 8-4:30pm, Fri-Sun:8:30-8:30pm Rob & Wills, Tel: 01 466 117 NKHOTAKOTA M5, Tel: 0884 647 343, 0888 965 102, email: info@sunrisetoursmalawi.com ZOMBA Casa Rossa (campsite), Tel: 0881 366 126, 0991 184 211, email: info@casarossamw.com, www.casarossamw.com

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By Das MurariÂ The term Varnashram is a combination of two words; Varna and ashrama. Varna means occupational work one does and ashrama means the spiritual order one is in. In short, varnashram was a system whereby each person advanced spiritually through their occupational work and that work was chosen by observing oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nature and proclivities and accordingly training them in that work. The system of social organization in ancient and to some extent modern India is one of the most widely known aspects of Indian civilization. The system comes from the Vedic knowledge itself which had deep knowledge on practically all worldly and spiritual aspects of life. This system later on became exploitative and misused and thus has largely but not completely broken down. Yet its ability to regulate, organize and spiritualize society in a such a way as to create prosperity, peace, harmony and spiritual progression is so great that even today there are efforts to re-establish it. In any society we will always find four classes of human beings. The intellectual class who are inclined to study, discuss and teach knowledge and who excel in this aspect. These were known as brahmanas The martial class; those who have a propensity for management or ruling over other or those who excel in war or conflicts. These were known as Kshatriyas. The traders and merchants who are expert in trade and the class of farmers and cattle rearing. These were known as Vaishyas. The laborers who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a specific ability in either of the above three occupations and so assist the above three classes in return for sustenance, shelter, food etc. These were known as shudras.

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These natural occupational divisions occur in all societies urban or rural, east or west, north or south. Who made them? In the Bhagavad-gita, Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself states that these natural divisions were made by Him (BG 4.13). The varnashrama system identifies the nature or inclination of a child from a young age and trains them in one of these particular occupations. What are the criteria of selection? It clearly states in the Bhagavad-gita that the criteria of selection of the nature of the child is according to the character qualities they exhibit as well as the work or activities they are seen to be inclined towards. This means that it is not simply a case of selection according to the family one is born in. Therefore if the child of a shudra or laborer displays intellectual propensities then he should be accepted and trained as a member of the intellectual class; a brahmana. Later on however the system deteriorated due to classifying persons by birth in a certain family instead of according to personal ability. However the modern proponents of this system have since reverted to the original system and to distinguish it from the old system, they have named it daiva-varnashrama. Here daiva means divine or spiritual, in other words it maintains the spiritual quality.

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The most important aspect of varnashram is its function of spiritually elevating society such that all of the members gradually make advancement to liberation from material bondage. The term ashram which makes up the second part of the word varnashrama means spiritual order. The whole purpose of life was for selfrealization and there were different duties and activities in each spiritual order to reach that stage. There were four spiritual orders of progression that members of society went through.

Today the varnashrama dharma system is being revived in farm communities setup in India and around the world (Brazil, Hungary for example) by volunteers who feel that the modern materialistic ways of living based on consumerism may not be the best way to base our lives on. Proponents of the system cite the histories of ancient India where society had a marked absence of social problems, conflicts and highly trained self-realized and benevolent rulers that this system produced.

The celibate student life; Brahmacari from age 5 to approximately 20 to 25 years when the members would remain celibate and use all their time and energy to study of Vedic texts (material and spiritual knowledge) under the guidance of a Guru (teacher). Most of the Brahmacaris subsequently get married but some do not and they instead carry on as Brahmacaris and maybe later Sannyasis (see below). Spiritual Household or married life known as Grhastha, at age 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25yrs for the males and younger for the females where the couples engage in producing spiritual or Krsna conscious progeny who are qualified to participate in varnasaram dharma. They also give charity to the other three orders who are renunciates and thus not engaged in production or trade. Retirement, at around age 50 to 60yrs where the married couple retire from active family affairs giving control of the family affairs to the eldest son. They then perform austerities and travel to different places of pilgrimage after which the male may fully renounce and his wife returns to the home to be cared by the elder children. Renunciation or Sannyasa which is taken by the male is known as the crest jewel of the varnasasrama institution. In this stage the members travel and preach their realizations and awaken everyone to spiritual realization. They are known as the leaders of society.

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General Info Diplomatic Missions American Embassy, Convention Drive, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 773 166 / 772 222 Austrian Consulate, Blantyre, Tel: 01 871 855 Belgian Consulate, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 753 834, 0999 940 090 Brazilian Embassy, Area 12, plot 399, Tel: 01 772 749, email: brasemb.lilongue@itamaraty.gov.br British High Commission, Convention Drive, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 772 400/550 Canadian Consulate, Accord Centre, Limbe, Blantyre, Tel: 01 845 441 Danish Consulate, Chilembwe House, Tel: 01 840 088/522 Egyptian Embassy, 10/247 Tsoka Rd, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 794 657 European Union, Area 18, Presidential Way, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 773 199 Finish Consulate, Area 3/582, Lilongwe, Tel: 0999 822 425 French Embassy, Convention Drive, Lillongwe, Tel: 01 771 454 / 775 265 German Embassy, Convention Drive, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 772 555/64/67 Greek Consulate, 14 M’belwa Rd, Bt, Tel: 01 875 494, 0884 592 873, 0999 914 084, email: nektarios.kavourides@gmail.com Icelandic Embassy, Samala House, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 771 141/382 Italian Consulate, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 752 953 Irish Embassy, Arwa House, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 776 405 Japanese Embassy, MRA Bld, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 773 529 Libyan Embassy, Area 43, Blantyre Str, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 775 735 Mozambican Embassy, Convention Drive, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 774 100/696 Mozambican Consulate, 2nd floor, Old Mutual Building, Blantyre, Tel: 01 830 559 Netherlands Consulate, Michingi Rd, Cheetah Premises, Llw Tel: 0999 822 250 Norwegian Embassy, Arwa House, Lilongwe. Tel: 01 774 211 / 771 212 Portuguese Consulate, Blantyre, Tel: 01 776 520 South African High Commission, 3rd floor, Kang’ombe House, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 773 722/036 Spanish Consulate, Lilongwe, Tel: 099 9 846 081 email: mgiannakis@farmersworld.net Swiss Consulate, Kanengo, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 712 222, email: lilongwe@honorarvertretung.ch Tanzanian High Commission, Plaza House, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 775 035/8 The Peoples Republic of China Embassy, Area 43 House no.342, Llw, Tel: 01 794 750

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Zambian High Commission, Convention Drive, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 772 590/635 Zimbabwean High Commission, City Centre, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 774 997/88

Visa Requirements BOTSWANA All visitors entering Botswana must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months, except those with United Nations Convention travel documents. Visitors must also have outgoing travel documents and sufficient funds to finance their stay. VISAS: Valid entry visas for the countries which do require them may be obtained from Botswana’s various embassies and high commissions abroad. Entry visas obtained at border posts are valid for a maximum of 30-90 days. Extensions may be obtained from any immigration office in Botswana. No visitor is allowed more than a 90-day stay in every calendar year, unless permission has been granted in the form of a waiver pending the outcome of a residence permit application. If a person visiting Botswana wants to stay more than three months, he must apply before entering Botswana to the Chief Immigration Officer, Tel- (00267) 361-1300 KENYA Passports: Passport valid from date of entry required by all. Nationals of the following countries do not need a Kenya visa: Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Botswana, BruneiDarussalam, Cyprus, Dominica, Ethiopia, Fiji Islands, Gambia, The, Ghana, Grenada, Jamaica, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritius, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, San Marino, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, St Lucia, St Vincent & The Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe MALAWI Visa not required by the following nationalities; Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Botswana, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Fiji, Finalnd, France, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Grenada, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldive Islands Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru Nepal, Netherland, New Zealand, New Guinea, Portugal, Samoa (Western), San Marino, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Tanzania,Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom ,United States of America , Zambia, Zimbabwe

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General Info Airport Departure Tax incorporated in ticket price. International departure tax has to be paid only in US$. MOZAMBIQUE Citizens and permanent residents of all states except Swaziland, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe require a visa. Applicants must submit the original passport that should be valid at least 6 months from date of submission and have at least 1 blank page for visa stamp (amendment pages are not acceptable). Applicants must fill out the application form and submit 2 passport-sized photographs. Applicants must include a self-addressed and stamped envelope preferably registered or pre-paid air bill if processed visas are to be returned by mail or courier. . Entry visa valid 3 months from date of issuance Most nationalities can obtain a visa at airport on arrival for US$25. Taiwan nationals need a visa in advance. NAMIBIA All visitors require a passport which must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in the country and have sufficient pages for entry and exit stamps. All visitors must also have a valid return ticket. Visitors from the following countries do not require visas for stays of up to 90 days: Angola, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Cuba, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, UK, USA, Mozambique, New Zealand, Portugal, Iceland, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Singapore, the Scandinavian countries, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. For visitors from other countries, please check with your nearest Namibian Consulate about obtaining a visa. Entry into Namibia will be permitted for a maximum period of 90 days, (extension possible on application to The Ministry of Home Affairs during stay in Namibia.) Types of visa and cost: Tourist, Business and Transit: +ÂŁ30.00 Namibia Tourism Board: Tel +27 12 4193190/1, Fax +27 12 4215840 SOUTH AFRICA Nationals from the following countries do not require visas: African Union, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana , Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece , Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands , New Zealand , Norway , Paraguay , Portugal , San Marino , Singapore, Spain, St Vincent & The Grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,

British Islands Bailiwick of Guernsey and Jersey, Isle of Man and Virgin Islands, Republic of Ireland, and British Overseas Territories. Nationals from the following do require a visa: British Dependent Territories, including Anguilla, Bermuda, British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Henderson, St Helena, Ducie and Oeno Islands, The Sovereign Base Area of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, Turks and Caicos Island. The Department of Home Affairs, phone: +27 (0)12 810 8624 TANZANIA (including ZANZIBAR) Nationals of the following countries do not need a visa; Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Brunei, Cyprus, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malaysia, Malawi, Malta, Maldives, Mauritius, Namibia, Nauru, Sao Tome & Principe Island, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Island, Swaziland, Tuvalu, Tonga, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe. All foreigners from no-Commonwealth countries are required to have a valid visa unless their countries have visa abolition agreement with Tanzania. Exceptions: Citizens of Commonwealth countries are not required to obtain visa, unless they are citizens of the United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria, India, Pakistan or The Republic of South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. However, the list may change from time to time. ZAMBIA 24 hours. All foreign passport holders with the exception of most citizens of commonwealth member countries have to obtain a visa for Zambia. Passport holders from the following countries do require visas on a reciprocal basis: Bangladesh; Gambia; Ghana; India; Nigeria; Sri Lanka; Sierra Leone; Pakistan; Papa New Guinea, however, visa waivers are available, and we will be able to assist with these arrangements. Passport holders from the following countries do require a visa and may obtain them at the port of entry or missions abroad: Angola; Britain; Burundi; Comoros; Congo Democratic Republic; Djibouti; Egypt; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Madagascar; Mozambique; New Zealand; Rwanda; Somalia; Sudan. Any private and / or business visitors wishing to visit neighboring countries shall be issued with re-entry visas valid for 7 days on request at internal immigration offices or at border posts before departure from Zambia. Other nationalities can get a visa at the border for a sum of money. Except the following nationalities who will need to get a visa beforehand; Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad,

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General Info Cote D Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Greece Guinea Bissau Guinea Conakry Hong Kong India Iran Lebanon Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, New Guinea, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra-Leone, South Korea, Sri-Lanka, Turkey, United-Arab Emirates Contact details for the Zambian High Commission, in South Africa: Tel +27 12 3261847. Fax +27 12 3260263. ZIMBABWE Nationals of the following countries do not need visas to enter Zimbabwe: Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Canada, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Fiji, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Leeward Islands, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, Namibia, Nauru, Samoa Western, Singapore, Solomon Islands, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Swaziland, Sweden, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia. Nationals of the following countries can be granted visas at the port of entry upon payment of the requisite visa fees, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Cook Islands, Denmark, Dominica Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Kuwait, Leitchenstan, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Palau Islands, Palestine (State of), Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico (USA), Seychelles, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, USA, United Arab Emirates (UAE), United Kingdom, Vatican, Virgin Islands (USA) All other Nationals are required to apply for and obtain visas prior to travelling. South African and Ghanaian citizens visiting Zimbabwe obtain visas at the port of entry for free. Places of Worship BLANTYRE Area 10 Assemblies of God. Tel: 0888 318 792 Alfurqan Mosque, Chirimba, Tel: 0888 765 989 Apostolic Church of God, Tel: 01 822 530 Assemblies of God, Tel: 01 855 814 Baptist Convention of Malawi, Tel: 01 871 170/851 Baha’i Centre, Limbe, Tel: 01 840 996 Beautifull Saviour Lutheran Church (English), Tel: 0999 924 417 Blantyre Community Church, 3rd Floor Boutique bld, Haile Salasie rd Tel: 0888 246 851, www.blantyrecommunitychurch.com Blantyre Mosque, Tel: 01 821 110

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Catholic Church (CI), Tel: 01 804 547/73. Eng. service 8:30am Catholic Church, Limbe, Tel: 01 843 898 CCAP, Bt synod (ST Michaels & All Angels), Tel: 01 836 744 / 01 823 111 Church of Christ, Tel: 01 864 223 / 873 168 City Pentecostal church, Vic. Ave, Tel: 01 823 053, www.cpcmw.org Hindu Temple, next to Mt Soche, (ISKCON) (English), 26 Chilomoni Ring Road, Namiwawa, Tel: 0212 234 255, 0212 234 255, 0999 582 465, email: iskconblantyre@gmail.com Limbe Mosque, Tel: 01 843 328, 0888 649 451 Living Stones International Church, Phoenix School Hall, Blantryre, Tel: 0111 919 582, 0888 834 038 Noor Mosque, Chileka Airport, Tel: 0111 692 046 Pentecostal Holiness Church, Tel: 0995 450 703 Seventh Day Adventist Church, headquarters: Tel: 01 820 297/64 Siekh Temple, Limbe Taqwa Mosque, Ginnery Corner, Tel: 01 876 031 LILONGWE Assemblies of God – International Christian Centre, Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 01 761 706 National Baha’i Centre, Area 14 Capital City Baptist Church, Area 14, Presidential Way. Tel: 01 774 514 Evangelical Lutheran Church of Malawi, Chidzanja Rd, Area 22. Tel: 01 725 905 Hindu Temple, Area 2 International Bible Fellowship of Lilongwe, ABC Kirk of the Hills Chapel, Tel: 01 762 207, 0888 211 050, email: ibfmalawi@gmail.com Lilongwe Pentacostal, M1 Highway, Area 18. Tel: 01 796 008 Lingadzi CCAP, Umodzi Rd, Area 12, Tel: 01 771 528 Lutheran Church of Central Africa, next to SOS Childrens Village, off Rd to Blantyre, Tel: 01 724 917 Falls Baptist Church, Falls Estate, Kamuzu Procession Rd, Tel: 01 724 336 Maula Cathedral, Kamuzu Procession, Tel: 01 755 846 Lilongwe Islamic Movement, Riverside Arcade, Tel: 01 726 859 Saint Patricks, Area 18, on the M1, Tel: 01 796 326 Saint Peter’s, Glyn Jones Rd. Tel: 01 752 812 Saint Thomas, Area 18 off M1. Tel: 01 797 858 Seventh Day Adventist, Presidential Way, Area 14, Tel: 01 773 814

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