Business
www.theeyemw.com
1
Business
1
www.theeyemw.com
Business
With stylish and modern meeting rooms, socially stimulating lounges and event spaces, whether you need a quiet spot to finish off that presentation, have a strategy session to lead, or a press briefing to host, The Works at Latitude 13 has all the space you need. Accommodating up to 45 people, and starting from just K10,875 per person per day, you take care of the business while we take care of you. And for your visiting clients and guests, our spacious and luxurious rooms are perfect for kicking back, working smart, and stretching out. With access to The Gym, The Works, and of course public and private dining and event spaces, Latitude 13 has all the creature comforts that make travellers feel like they’re coming home. Social. Stylish. Surprising.
www.theeyemw.com
Mphonongo Street, Area 43 Lilongwe, Malawi e. 13@thelatitudehotels.com t. +265 99 997 5959/60/61 1 w. 13.thelatitudehotels.com
Business
BUSINESS / SERVICES & SHOPPING
The Eye Magazine Malawi Sales: Lena Cheal, Tel: 0999 741 155, 0888 709 223 Email: theeyemalawi@gmail.com Design & Layout: Nigel Cheal, Tel: 0999 913 480 Email: nigel.theeyemw@gmail.com Consultant: Emmanuel Chipula, Tel: 0888 107 220 Email: emmanuel@hiltoningrams.info
MOTOR VEHICLES PLACES TO VISIT
HEALTH
TOURS & TRAVEL
SPORTS
ACCOMMODATION
EDUCATION
ENTERTAINMENT
ARTICLES: The King Returns ... Majete Traditional Tales from Malawi Easter Bunny Leptospirosis Diving Lake Malawi Easter Season
8 - 14 31 - 33 41 & 65 46, 47 54, 55 101 - 103
COVER PHOTO BY MORGAN TRIMBLE BUSINESS Banks, Financial Services & Forex Services Shopping
16 - 18 20 - 30 34 - 40
HEALTH Doctors & Health Insurance Hospitals, Opticians & Vets
42 - 43 43 - 45
EDUCATION Schools
48 - 49
PLACES TO VISIT
50
SPORTS Sports & Hobbies
52 - 53
MOTOR VEHICLES Car Hire Garages Car Spares Batteries & Tyres
60 62 64 64
TOURS & TRAVEL Flight Guides Airlines, Airports & Buses Ferry, Tours & Safari Operators Travel Agents
66 - 68 69 70 71 -73
ACCOMMODATION Hotels, Lodges, Guest Houses
80 - 96
ENTERTAINMENT Casinos, Cinema, Clubs & Societies Coffee Shops, Fast Foods, Restaurants
4 1
MORE INFORMATION Map of Blantyre Map of Lilongwe Distances Flight guides National Parks Wildlife Reserves Malawi map Diplomatic Missions Tourist Visa for Africa Places to Worship
56 & 57 58 & 59 61 66 - 68 74 - 76 77 - 79 80 104 104 - 106 106
DISTRIBUTION: All advertisers, Bookshops, National & Regional Airlines, Tour operators, Blantyre & Lilongwe golf clubs & information offices. Foreign Diplomatic Missions and NGO’s. International Schools. Selected Restaurants and gift shops. All major hotels in Blantyre, Lilongwe, Cape MaClear, Monkey Bay, Salima, Nkhata Bay & Mzuzu. 9,000 Copies printed by Capital Printing Press PLEASE NOTE: While reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure the accuracy of advice and information provided; neither The Eye, its advertisers nor printers can accept responsibility for any damages or inconvenience that may arise there from. The views expressed within the magazine are those of the author exclusively and not necessarily those of The Eye. Any material sent to us will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication and will be subject to The Eye’s unrestricted right to edit and comment editorially.
96 - 97 97 - 100
Copyright © 2007 by The Eye. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically, including photocopying, recording or any information storage or retrieval system, without prior www.theeyemw.com permission in writing from The Eye
Business
www.theeyemw.com
1
From the Editor Dear Readers, I hope all is well, I have been watching allot of awards on the TV just lately, so I would like to welcome you to the 12th annual awards of The Eye. Let’s start with the job well done award, which goes to Andrea Reid of African Parks, who brings us the relocation of male Lions from SA to Majete, all about their journey to increase population sizes here in Malawi. Big thanks as she had no time to play with & thanks Morgan Trimble for her beaut pictures (Front Cover). Our passion for writing award goes to our Harrison Simfukwe who brings us 2 pieces, the folk law behind the Easter Bunny and a more formal one from a religious aspect. Daisy Belfield from the FCC gives us Traditional Tales of Malawi and take a deep breath to read Scuba Diving, both day and night time diving by my friend, Don Venedam & Susan Waldron brings us happiness with something I can’t pronounce, Leptospirosis. Thanks Sue. But lastly I cannot forget and recognise, the gold star award which goes to petroleum companies for keeping our generators going and the runner up, Escom for being so diligent in keeping us on our toes. Still not finished, I forgot my husband Nigel Cheal, who has gone from marine engineer to graphic designer, in record time, ill thank him later. Big thanks to all advertisers and above contributors, forever inspiring me to do what I do and without whom this publication would not be possible. Have a great Easter! Whats the best way to catch a wild rabbit? ... Stand in the woods and make a sound like a carrot.
6 www.theeyemw.com
Business
www.theeyemw.com
1
Francis is 5 years old and lives in Liwonde National Park. His father, Richard, is a Department of National Parks and Wildlife Ranger working for African Parks to protect the wildlife within Liwonde National Park. Today Francis is very excited because today lions are returning to Liwonde. Francis has never seen a lion before and he is both nervous and excited in anticipation for their arrival. Francis does not realise that this is not the first time for lions to freely roam the wilds of Liwonde. Francis excitedly talks about the lions and what he has heard about them from people at school and outside of the park. Richard decides that Francis is old enough to understand the sad tale of the Lions of Liwonde and just how important this is for not only the park but to all who hold Liwonde close in their hearts. Lions usedAfricana’s to roam freely in Liwonde and before the initial erected seen were young Central shops and galleries are but fence twice.was Frank told most me lions it was commendably wandering from around looking for aobjective safe place in which to seek Liwonde has unique in males Malawi. They are the likedistrict a distillation and although onlyrefuge. launched in July, such vibrant fertile plains bursting with game and such spectacular scenery who could blame the lions for of everyone’s happiest memories of the warm was selling extremely by Malawi eventually making Liwonde their permanent home. The lionsalready did so incredibly well it waswell not uncommon heart of Africa. Starting with pre-colonial times, standards. Where he added, with a mere hint to see females with as many as 5 of her own cubs. During the 1970’s population estimates indicated as many as then 60 individual lions were roaming around the park. These lions formed 2 main territories and Gamitto David Livingstone in the nineteenth of bitterness, readership in pride terms of books century, they come right up to modern days. Absolutely every interest and pastime is covered in books, well backed-up with maps, paintings by local artists, posters and an incredible profusion of maybe 100 different postcards. There are economic and political commentaries crediting and more often blaming every politician and president for our development (or our lack of it!). The colonial administrations get slammed with the Federation singled out for odium. National founder and first President Kamuzu Banda gets much more credit now than he did after 1994’s transition to democracy and too many books seem to have titles like ‘The Lost Years’, with much discussion on which years have been actually lost! Frank Johnston, Central Africana owner and were called the Chinguni Pride in the south and resident of inMalawi for The 50 years out to Mvuu Pride the north. lions ofpointed Liwonde were me what he described as the best commentary a special kind of lion as they to adopted a unique hunting technique, much like lionsMalawi, of Manyara in on Malawi’s recent history. It was A Place Tanzania, wherebythey wouldEidhammer often climb who the trees Apart written Asbjen had on the edges of the floodplain to get a better view been to Malawi during not once of theNorway‘s floodplainAmbassador and prey, particularly the wet season when the grass was thick and long. From this vantage point they would be able to see
8
per household had reached an African low! Central Africana also have one of the best collections, anywhere in the world, of older books on Malawi. Among the oldest of these, I looked at a first edition of one of the only two books penned by David Livingstone. It had appeared in 1865 when he had misled himself that his less enterprising and frankly unpopular brother, Charles, had helped him write it! Fascinating, it followed his best-selling Missionary Travels and Researches in South (ern) Africa and is called Expedition to the Zambesi and the Discovery of Lakes Shirwa (Chilwa) and Nyassa. That’s my Lake Malawi he had written about ‘discovering’! I am sure the worthy doctor had no interest in ‘tourism’ or of going to Africa to see animals or enjoy a better climate. I wondered what exactly he would have thought of me… As a where the prey was and then begin the hunting complete hedonist lazing by position the Lake,in I the suppose. procedures. This favoured trees also had its advantages as they would lie upon a suitable the multitude insects Go there.branch If you’reescaping in Malawi don’t miss theseofgalleries. and on the ground. It is for Theyhot arehumid indeedconditions Malawi’s urban tourist attractions. this reason that Liwonde lions were also known to spend much time walking on the roads and would also take advantage of any termite mounds as well.
www.theeyemw.com
1 00
The lion populations continued to do well and it was not uncommon to hear or see lions in Liwonde right up until the mid 1990’s. It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact moment the lions disappeared but it goes without saying that the excessive pressure put on the park by a crumbling system exacerbated human wildlife conflict as the dilapidated fences left wide open gaps for animals to escape and poachers to enter the park. Snaring, gin trapping and poisoning of waterholes and animal carcasses increased and in the process the lion roars became less and less until they Central Africana’s were no more. The last of lion shopssign and galleries in Liwonde was are unique in 4 years ago and Malawi. They are no sighting, only like of a a distillation tracks wandering male possibly from of everyone’s Mozambique. happiest memories of theAfrican warm Parks heart took of Since Africa. the Starting with pre-of over management Liwonde 2015 Gamitto it has always colonial in times, then been our intention to reintroduce lions David Livingstone in the nineteenth as they form part of a wider initiative to restore century, they come upbiological to modern days. biological diversity andright natural processes Absolutely and is covered in the park,every large interest predators arepastime a key component of healthywell ecosystem. These represent the in abooks, backed-up withlions maps, paintings first apex predators to be reintroduced to Liwonde, by local artists, posters and an incredible restoring the necessary tropic level to improve the profusion of maybe differentManagement postcards. natural system. Priority 100 for Liwonde was first to erect a fence and establish a management system that enable that fence There are economic and would political commentaries to continually be monitored and keep animals crediting and more often blaming every politician inside the park. Once this was achieved the cheetah and president for our (or ourmoment lack of were introduced. Thisdevelopment another historical it!).Malawi The colonial get seen slammed for as theadministrations last cheetah was somewith 20 years ago. As subordinate predators, cheetahs can the Federation singled out for odium. National be vulnerable to conflict through competition with founder and first President Kamuzu Banda gets lions. However, African Parks have done the utmost much morethese creditrisks nowthrough than he did after 1994’s to mitigate reintroducing them transition to democracy and too many books in seem first to enable them to establish themselves the park and breed before theLost lion are introduced. We to have titles like ‘The Years’, with much also sourced cheetah from populations where lions discussion on which years have been actually lost! were already present in the ecosystem. Just over a century ago, there were more than 200,000 wild
lions living in Africa. The number of lions in the wild is steadily decreasing. In just two decades Africa’s lion population has decreased by 42%. Today, there are only about 20,000 remaining. Lions are extinct in 26 African countries and have vanished from over 90 percent of their historic range. Malawi was no exception with only one stable population of reintroduced lion in Majete and occasional vagrants in Kasungu and Vwaza. Lions are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List and this is F ropportunity a n k an to J o h contribute nston, Cto e n t rtheir a l conservation, Africana owner as both Liwonde and Majete resident and are safe and fenced of Malawi for protected areas 50 years pointed where they have to chance me what a outgood of he described as the long-term success. In Malawi and possibly many best commentary on other countries, of the Malawi’s recent one history. It main was causes is the alarming rate at which Malawi, Placehabitats Apart written Asbjen they are losingA their due to by expanding Eidhammer who had been Norway‘s Ambassador human populations and the resulting growth of agriculture, settlements roads. to Malawi not once but and twice. FrankDue toldtomethis it habitat loss, lions areobjective being forced encroachonly on was commendably and to although human settlements which leads to human-wildlife launcheddue in to July, sellingthreat extremely conflict thewas real already or perceived lions well by Malawi standards. Where he added, with pose to livestock. a mere hint of bitterness, readership in terms of Apart a few vagrant males who books from per household had reached an occasionally African low! wander through larger parks in Malawi, Majete Game reserve is the only known park in Malawi Central Africana also numbering have one 11 of individuals. the best to have lion population This population has in expanded from a founder collections, anywhere the world, of older books population of three individuals on Malawi. Among the oldest of these,which I lookedwere at a introduced in 2012. It is imperative that more lions first edition of one of the only two books penned by are brought to Malawi not only to increase the David Livingstone. It had appeared in 1865 when genetic diversity of the Lions in Majete but also to the territory lionhis in Malawi to provide he expand had misled himself ofthat less enterprising the with a more robust population in the and species frankly unpopular brother, Charles, had helped region. him write it! Fascinating, it followed his best-selling Park management decided that a suitable mix up Cont.
www.theeyemw.com
1 00
9
Central Africana’s shops and galleries are but twice. Frank told me it was commendably unique in Malawi. They are like a distillation objective and although only launched in July, of everyone’s happiest memories of the warm was already selling extremely well by Malawi African Parks heart of Africa. Starting with pre-colonial times, standards. Where he added, with a mere hint Gamitto then David Livingstone in the nineteenth of bitterness, readership in terms of books of the prides with incoming and existing animals would give the lions the best chance of diversity within century, they come right up to modern days. reached African the genetic pool. Translocated lions would be divided per up sohousehold that Majetehad would receive an 2 new males low! and Absolutely every interest and pastime is covered 3 new females from South Africa while Liwonde would take the 2 Majete males and bond them with 2 females one pride unit thenpaintings take on another 2 males and 3 females Africa to in books,forming well backed-up with and maps, Central Africana also have from oneSouth of the best form another pride. The decision to get lions from South Africa is simple. South Africa has an abundance by local artists, posters and an incredible collections, anywhere in the world, of older books of lions and export formalities are reasonable, this not so with most other countries from whence lions profusion of maybe 100 different postcards.management on Malawi. Amongthat the has oldest these, I looked at a could be sourced. Translocation is an important strategy theofpotential to actively reduce the risk of extinction by broadening the range first of a edition speciesofand population numbers. oneaugmenting of the only two books penned by It should not be underestimated how many months, the many, many phone calls and emails it took of There are economic and political commentaries David Livingstone. It had appeared in 1865 when crediting and more often blaming every politician he had misled himself that his less enterprising African and president for our development (or our lack of and frankly unpopular brother, Charles, Parks had helped it!). The colonial administrations get slammed with him write it! Fascinating, it followed his best-selling the Federation singled out for odium. National Missionary Travels and Researches in South (ern) founder and first President Kamuzu Banda gets Africa and is called Expedition to the Zambesi much more credit now than he did after 1994’s and the Discovery of Lakes Shirwa (Chilwa) and transition to democracy and too many books seem Nyassa. That’s my Lake Malawi he had written to have titles like ‘The Lost Years’, with much about ‘discovering’! I am sure the worthy doctor discussion on which years have been actually lost! had no interest in ‘tourism’ or of going to Africa to see animals or enjoy a better climate. I wondered Frank Johnston, Central Africana owner and what exactly he would have thought of me… As a resident of Malawi for 50 years pointed out to complete hedonist lazing by the Lake, I suppose. me what he described as the best commentary on Malawi’s recent history. It was Malawi, A Place Go there. If you’re in Malawi don’t miss these galleries. Apart written by Asbjen Eidhammer who had They are indeed Malawi’s urban tourist attractions. been Norway‘s Ambassador to Malawi not once
10 www.theeyemw.com
Cont. pg 12 1 00
planning to get the lions here. Import, export and “CITIES” permits had to be obtained, transport boxes made, vets secured and transport within Malawi arranged. After this was finalised the first step was to then catch the relevant animals and place them in a boma for a month of quarantine period. The second step was to then catch the 2 resident pride males in Majete and bring them to Liwonde, boma them so that they will be able to get used to their new surroundings before being released shortly before the rest of the females and males arrive. Lions are iconic African predators and are global wildlife attractions. Their reintroduction to Liwonde will elevate the park’s profile as an important wildlife tourism destination, contributing to its growth as an asset for the country and its people. In addition, this will encourage further local employment opportunities the local Central Africana’s shops and and boost galleries are economy. is another unique in This Malawi. They significant are like aconservation distillation milestone for Malawi, where lions have been of everyone’s happiest memories of the warm heart of Africa. Starting with pre-colonial times, Morgan Trimble Gamitto then David Livingstone in the nineteenth century, they come right up to modern days. Absolutely every interest and pastime is covered in books, well backed-up with maps, paintings by local artists, posters and an incredible profusion of maybe 100 different postcards. There are economic and political commentaries crediting and more often blaming every politician and president for our development (or our lack of it!). The colonial administrations get slammed with the Federation singled out for odium. National founder and first President Kamuzu Banda gets much more credit now than he did after 1994’s transition to democracy and too many books seem to have titles like ‘The Lost Years’, with much discussion on which years have been actually lost! Frank Johnston, Central Africana owner and resident of Malawi for 50 years pointed out to me what he described as the best commentary on Malawi’s recent history. It was Malawi, A Place Apart written by Asbjen Eidhammer who had been Norway‘s Ambassador to Malawi not once
12 14
extinct from Liwonde for the recent past few years. The reintroduction is indicative of its progress and commitment to wildlife conservation. All this would not have been possible without the following partners, Malawi Department of National Parks and Wildlife together with The Dutch Government which, promotes the Netherlands as a country of enterprise with a strong international competitive position and an eye for sustainability. The Dutch government encourages cooperation between research institutes and businesses with a focus on nature and the natural world and is a key funding partner in the current lion translocation, providing much of the funding needed. The Lion Recovery Fund is another key funding partner in the current lion translocation. Their aims are to strengthen the management of protected areas and support local communities around them who live withtold lions. Leonardo DiCaprio but twice. Frank meThe it was commendably Foundation implements solutions that objective andwhich although only launched in July, help restore balance to threatened ecosystems, was already selling extremely well by Malawi standards. Where he added, with a mere hint of bitterness, readership in terms of books per household had reached an African low! Central Africana also have one of the best collections, anywhere in the world, of older books on Malawi. Among the oldest of these, I looked at a first edition of one of the only two books penned by David Livingstone. It had appeared in 1865 when he had misled himself that his less enterprising and frankly unpopular brother, Charles, had helped him write it! Fascinating, it followed his best-selling Missionary Travels and Researches in South (ern) Africa and is called Expedition to the Zambesi and the Discovery of Lakes Shirwa (Chilwa) and Nyassa. That’s my Lake Malawi he had written about ‘discovering’! I am sure the worthy doctor had no interest in ‘tourism’ or of going to Africa to see animals or enjoy a better climate. I wondered what exactly he would have thought of me… As a complete hedonist lazing by the Lake, I suppose. Go there. If you’re in Malawi don’t miss these galleries. They are indeed Malawi’s urban tourist attractions.
www.theeyemw.com www.theeyemw.com
Cont. pg 14 1 00
Business
www.theeyemw.com
1
Business
Foundation African Parks w h i c h implements solutions that help restore balance to threatened ecosystems, ensuring the long-term health and well-being of all Earth’s inhabitants. Francis now understands the significance of lions and exactly what it means to have the king of the jungle roam the woodlands and verdant floodplains of Liwonde National Park. He is among the generation of young Malawians that will benefit from opportunities that will arise from well managed National Parks. Please follow us on facebook for updates on all animals introduced as well as the amazing work we do here in Liwonde restoring Malawi’s premier wildlife destination. Credit to Morgan Trimble. African Parks Central Africana’s shops and galleries are unique in Malawi. They are like a distillation African Parks of everyone’s happiest memories of the warm heart of Africa. Starting with pre-colonial times, Gamitto then David Livingstone in the nineteenth century, they come right up to modern days. Absolutely every interest and pastime is covered in books, well backed-up with maps, paintings by local artists, posters and an incredible profusion of maybe 100 different postcards. There are economic and political commentaries
14 1
crediting and more often blaming every politician and president for our development (or our lack of it!). The colonial administrations get slammed with the Federation singled out for odium. National founder and first President Kamuzu Banda gets much more credit now than he did after 1994’s transition to democracy and too many books seem to have titles like ‘The Lost Years’, with much discussion on which years have been actually lost! Frank Johnston, Central Africana owner and resident of Malawi for 50 years pointed out to
www.theeyemw.com www.theeyemw.com
1 00
Business
www.theeyemw.com
1
Business BANKS ECOBANK - H/O - Bt: Victoria Ave, Tel: 01 820 437 / 822 099/808. Chitawira, Tel: 01 879 777/799. Ginnery Corner, Tel: 01 879 301/302. Limbe, Tel: 01 847 170/162. Lilongwe: Crossroads Branch, Tel: 01 754 175. Kanengo Branch, Tel: 01 712 345/322. www.ecobank.com First Discount House H/O – Bt: 1st floor, Umoyo House, Victoria Ave, Tel: 01 820 219 / 832 377, www.fdh.co.mw First Merchant Bank - H/O - Bt: 1st floor, Livingstone Towers, Glyn Jones Rd, Tel: 01 821 942/943/955, 01 824 840. Corporate: Tel: 01 821 955 email: fmb.headoffice@fmbmalawi.com. Llw: Tel: 01 753 570/470/668, 01 755 388/848 email: fmb.capitalcity@fmbmalawi.com Mangochi: Tel: 01 594 926, Mzuzu: Tel: 01 312 218/818, email: fmb.mzuzu@fmbmalawi.com Malawi Savings Bank - H/O - Blantyre: MSB House, Victoria Avenue, Tel: 01 825 111 / 824 771 / 823 589. : Limbe, Aram Mall, Tel: 01 846 364/5/6. Lilongwe: Capital City, Kang’ombe Building, Tel: 01 755 500. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 312 630. Email: msb@msb.mw, www.msb.mw. Malawi Switch Centre - H/O - Blantyre: Old Reserve Bank of Malawi, 4 Victoria Ave, Tel 01 822 444. Lilongwe: NICO House, Old Town, Tel: 01 754 854. Mzuzu: Kentam House, Tel: 01 312 090. Email: support@malswitch.com, www.malswitch.com National Bank - H/O - Blantyre: NBM Towers, Henderson St.Tel: 01 820 622. Top Mandala, Tel: 01 820 055/193/428, email: topmandala@natbankmw.com www.natbank.co.mw. Karonga: Tel: 01 362 483/ 223. Kasungu: Tel: 01 253 224, kasungu@natbankmw.com Lilongwe: Tel: 01 770 322 / 757 016 email: capitalcity@natbankmw.com email: Lilongwe@natbankmw.com. Mangochi: Tel: 01 594 322, email: mangochi@natbankmw.com. Mulanje: Tel: 01 466 288, mulanje@natbankmw.com. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 312 678, email: mzuzu@natbankmw.com. Salima: Tel: 01 262 811, email: salima@natbankmw.com. Zomba: Tel: 01 524 788, email: zomba@natbankmw.com.
16 1 1
NBS - H/O - Blantyre: NBS House, Ginnery Corner, Tel: 01 871 554, email: nbsblantyre@nbsmw.com. Karonga: Tel: 01 362 549. Kasungu: Tel: 01 253 797. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 750 175, email: nbsll@nbsmw.com. Mangochi: Tel: 01 594 608. Mulanje: Tel: 01 466 367. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 312 171. Zomba: Tel: 01 525 641. www.nbsmw.com Nedbank - H/O - Blantyre: Plantation House, Victoria Ave, Tel: 01 820 477 / 997 / 674, email: fchikagwa@nedbank.co.mw. Blantyre: Hardelec House, Victoria Ave, Tel: 01 822 477 / 823 251 Lilongwe: Casa De Shez Building, City Centre, Tel: 01 771 924/955 Reserve Bank of Malawi - H/O - Lilongwe: Tel: 01 771 600 / 770 600. Blantyre: Tel: 01 820 299. Email: reserve-bank@rbm.mw, www.rbm.mw Standard Bank - H/O - Lilongwe: African Unity Ave. Capital City, Tel: 01 774 688. Blantyre: Cnr Victoria & Sir Glyn Jones Rd. Tel: 01 820 144. Dwangwa: Tel: 01 295 255. Kasungu: Tel: 01 253 225. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 770 988. Mangochi: Tel: 01 594 377. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 312 366. Salima: Tel: 01 262 544. Zomba: Tel: 01 524 144. Western Union – H/O - Blantyre: Tel: 01 820 895 / 833 199. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 755 108/18 Western Union Agents - 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. FINANCIAL SERVICES Ernst & Young, Apex House, Kidney Crescent, Blantyre: Tel: 01 876 476 Medlife, 1st floor, Dossani House, 17 Glyn Jones Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 824 108 / 0997 283 970, email: steve@medlifemw.com, admin@medlifemw.com Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce, Chichiri, Bt, Tel: 01 879 483 Cont.
www.theeyemw.com
Business
www.theeyemw.com
1
Business NICO Asset Managers, Chibisa House, 19 Glyn Jones Rd, Bt, Tel: 01 832 085/086, email: invest@nicoassetmanagers.com www.nicoassetmanagers.com FOREX FDH Money Bureau - Blantyre: Victoria Ave. Tel: 01 832 372. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 757 445 Golden Forex Bureau, Apollo Arcade, Blantyre, Tel: 01 820 856, email: gold@globemw.net MSB Forex Bureau, Unit House, Bt, Tel: 01 823 470/824 428 The Money Bureau - Blantyre: Chichiri Shopping Centre, Tel: 01 874 400/366, email: moneybureau2@malawi.net. Umoyo House, Tel: 01 832 732. Limbe, Tel: 01 848 192. Lilongwe: Centre House Arcade, City Centre, Tel: 01 775 6001. Crossroads Complex, Tel: 01 750 879. NICO Centre, Tel: 01 755 934. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 311 290. Email: fdh@fdh.co.mw Victoria Forex Bureau - Blantyre: Tel: 01 821 026. Limbe: Tel: 01 848 851. Chileka Airport: Tel: 01 692 221. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 757 100. Muzuzu: Tel: 01 312 803.
18 www.theeyemw.com
STEP INTO THE
MONEY COSMOS
Business
You deserve a better service info@victoriaforex.mw
www.victoriaforex.mw
BLANTYRE • LILONGWE • MZUZU • ZOMBA • CHILEKA LIMBE • MZIMBA • MPONELA • MANGOCHI www.theeyemw.com
1
Services 2-WAY RADIO & NETWORK SYSTEMS Pitronic Limited, Pitronic House, 12 Buchanan Rd, Blantyre, Tel. 01 830 170, email: pitronic@pitronic2wayradio.com, pitronicsales@pitronic2wayradio.com www.pitronic2wayradio.com Satcom, Mandala, Bt, Tel: 0999 910 100, 0888 910 100, 0212 910 100, email: sales@satcom-mw.com, www.satcom-mw.com Softnet Broadband (V-SAT), Mandala, Blantyre, Tel: 0111 913 772, 0999 886 803/805, 0888 886 803, email: sales@softnet.mw, www.softnet.mw AD AGENCIES & DESIGN WORK Creative Images, Namwiwawa Ave. Bt, Tel: 0999 942 224 Hitlon Ingrams, Bt, Tel: 0999 612 222, www.hiltoningrams.com Notion Communication Ltd, Bt, Tel: 0995 814 299, 0999 953 468, email: pennyorsmond@gmail.com 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 - Kamuzu Int. Airport: Tel: 01 700 834/31. Blantyre: Chileka International Airport, Tel: 01 692 115/635 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 Combine Cargo - Blantyre: Kidney Crescent, Tel: 01 873 566 / 876 357. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 711 565, email: combine@combinecargo.mw, www.combinecargo.mw Elvis Freight & Cargo Services, Chichiri, Bt, Tel: 01 876 314, 0888 892 887, email: info@elvisfreightltd.com MCS, Clausius House, Hannover Str., Blantyre, Tel: 01 822 046 / 824 098, www.mcsfreight.com
Trans Maritime, Uta Waleza Complex, Bt, Tel: 01 876 100 / 875 300, email: ismail@transmaritime.net CONSULTANCY Amapatsa Hotel Consultancy, Tel: 0993 853 583, 0888 362 027, email: amapatsacs@gmail.com EK Tax Consultants, 4th Floor, Chayamba Bld’, Limbe, Bt, 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 COURIER DHL- H/O - Lilongwe: off Presidential Drive, Capital City, Tel: 01 772 020. Blantyre: Henderson Str. Adams Court Bld. Tel: 01 827 211. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 310 390. Zomba: Tel: 0992 974 266, 0888 529 936 www.dhl.com G4S Malawi - H/O - Blantyre: Tel: 01 835 750, 0888 844 782, Lilongwe: City Centre, Tel: 0888 844 790, Mzuzu: 0888 844 792. Email: securelogistics@mw.g4s.com 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. DRY CLEANERS Capital Dry Cleaners, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 725 786 / 724 819 City Centre Dry Cleaners, Lilongwe, City Centre, Tel: 01 776 623 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
20 www.theeyemw.com
Business
skyband 1
www.theeyemw.com
19 1
Business Services DSTV Multichoice - Blantyre: Tel: 01 821 666 / 822 964. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 755 243/240 Satcom, Mandala, Bt, Tel: 0999 910 100, 0888 910 100, 0212 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, Mandala, Bt, Tel: 0999 910 100, 0888 910 100, 0212 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 ESTATE AGENTS / PROPERTY MANAGERS Alliance Properties, Hayyat Complex (Opposite Maula Parish) Off Kamuzu Procession Road, Tel: 01 750 967, 01 757 555, 0211 999 111, 0213 999 333, email: nk.allianceprop@gmail.com 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 MPICO - Lilongwe (H/O): Old Mutual House, Tel: 01 770 622/543/637/987, email: mpicoll@mpicomw.com. Blantyre: Development House, Tel: 01 820 973, email: mpicobt@mpicomw.com, www.mpicomw.com
22 1
Press Properties, Blantyre, Tel: 01 824 296 / 823 587 Protech Property Services, Mandala, Blantyre, 0884 073 765, 0991 594 051, email: protechmw@gmail.com SGW Auctioneers & Estate Agents, Bt, Tel: 01 840 618 / 843 826, 0888 326 999, 0211 326 999, www.sgw-mw.com email: sgwauctioneers@gmail.com, 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, Tel: 0993 853 583, 0888 362 027, email: amapatsacs@gmail.com Empire Marketing, Limbe, Bt, Tel: 0999 416 997 Gelato Carnival, Opp. Mt Pleasant CCAP Church, Blantyre, Tel: 0111 612 411 Lush Africa, Area 43/121, off Ufulu Rd, Llw, Tel: 0999 696 467, lushafrica@gmail.com, email: vickymopiwa@gmail.com, 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 Pleasant, Bt, Tel: 0888 217 208 La Caverna - Blantyre: Old Manager’s House 1882, Mandala, Tel: 01 871 932, email lacavernamalawi@gmail.com FREIGHT FORWARDERS Combine Cargo, Kidney Crescent, Blantyre, Tel: 01 876 357, 0999 971 517, www.combinecargo.mw DSV Air and Sea Ltd - H/O - Kanengo, Llw, Tel: 01 712 070/30. Blantyre: Tel: 01 870 283, 0885 908 583, email: info@mw.dsv.com, www.dsv.com Cont...
www.theeyemw.com
Business Services
www.theeyemw.com
1
Business Services GLS Logistics, Area 3, Diamond Bldg, Llw, Tel: 0999 959 233, 0999 212 390, 0993 415 068, 0888 557 996 email: wilfred@glsmlw.com 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 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: ismail@transmaritime.net FUMIGATORS & PEST CONTROL Capital Pest Control, Murray Rd, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 754 519, 0888 824 926, Fumigation International Malawi - H/O Lilongwe: Kenengo, Tel: 0882 262 908, email: ryan.fim@webmail.mw. Blantyre: Tel: 0888 861 680, email: fim.blantyre@webmail.mw, www.fumigationinternational.com Pison Produce & pest Control, Bt, Tel 0999 328 151, email: johnmakondesa@ymail.com Rentokil - Blantyre: Limbe, Tel: 01 840 735, 0885 886 575, Lilongwe: Chilambula Rd, Tel: 01 756 593, 0999 960 583, email: terry.kelly@rentokil-initial.com, www.rentokil.mw 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, www.belleafriquemw.com email: lee@belleafriquemw.com, Beyond Beauty, Chileka Rd, Opp. Sunrise, Bt, Tel: 0111 918 577, 0999 315 370 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
24 1
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 Mystique, Llw, Gateway Mall, Tel: 0992 288 489. Ulendo Complex, llw, Tel: 0999 418 393 Total Look Salon, Limbe, Blantyre, Tel: 01 847 200, 0888 207 700, 0995 207 700 Total Bliss Spa @ Madidi, Area 9, Llw, Tel: 0880 612 650, 0882 852 025, 0994 602 284 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 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 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
www.theeyemw.com
Business Services
INSURANCE Britam Malawi - H/O - Blantyre: Delamere House, Tel: 01 824 044. Lilongwe: Mali Centre, Tel: 01 757 323. Mzuzu: Grace bld, Tel: 01 312 145. Zomba, Mac Connell Bld, Tel: 01 524 191. Email: britammw@britam.com Charter Insurance, Bt, Tel: 01 832 844, 0888 999 865 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 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
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 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
www.theeyemw.com
Cont.
25 1
Services 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), Mandala, Blantyre, Tel: 0111 913 772, 0999 886 803/805, 0888 886 803, email: sales@softnet.mw, www.softnet.mw TNM Corporate Services - Blantyre: Chipembere H/Way, Maselema, Tel: 0888 800 802. Lilongwe, Mzuzu, Zomba, Tel: 0888 800 800 KENNELS Blantyre Kennels, Ginnery Corner, Tel: 0111 670 864, 0999 917 546 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, Blantyre: Tel: 01 821 786. Lilongwe: Area 2, Old Town, 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.
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 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 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 PLANT HIRE Barloworld Equipment - Blantyre: Ali-Hassan Mwinyi Rd, Chichiri, Tel: 01 870 666, Lilongwe: Ali Maunde Estate, Kanengo, Tel: 01 710 344 PLUMBING HVAC & Plumbing Systems, Tel: 0999 821 691, 0880 790 070, email: allister@hvac.com Foley Plumbing Contractors, Bt, Tel: 0111 620 673, 0885 082 235 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 Cont...
26 16 www.theeyemw.com
Business
www.theeyemw.com
1
Services 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: 0211 952 267, 0212 951 076, email: glens_blz@glensmw.com Lilongwe: Off Paul Kagame road, next to Lilongwe Dairy, Tel: 0211 951 102, email: glens_ admin@glensmw.com, removals@glensmw.com 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 Worldwide Movers, Kanengo, Llw, Tel: 0999 963 888, 0888 828 930, email: wwmmw@gmx.de
0211 952 267 | 0212 951 076 (BT) | 0211 951 102 (LL) glens_admin@glensmw.com | removals@glensmw.com llwadmin@glensmw.com | llwremovals@glensmw.com
SECURITY & SECURITY SYSTEMS Alpha Security Company Ltd - H/O Blantyre: Tel: 01 830 350. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 754 445. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 310 405 email: bdm@alphasecuritymw.com, www.alphasecuritymw.com Aluminium Systems - Blantyre: Kidney Cres’, Tel: 01 879 118/123, 01 870 327, 0999 970 751, 0888 826 151, email: info@aluminiumsystemsmw. com. Lilongwe: Area 4, Tel: 0999 197 181, 0888 499 843, www.aluminiumsystemsmw.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 G4S Secure Solutions Malawi - H/O Blantyre: Tel: 0999 971 041/45, 0999 965 380, 0888 960 410. Lilongwe: Old Town, Tel: 01 750 309 / 754 804. Area 43: Tel: 0995 971 041. Area 47, Lasec Building: Tel: 01 762 700. City Centre: Tel: 01 773 812. Kanengo: Tel: 01 711 347/041. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 310 286. Email: sales@mw.g4s.com Cont...
28 www.theeyemw.com
www.theeyemw.com
Services Intergrated Security, Llw, Tel: 0992 339 376, email: tn@intergratedmalawi.com Rapid Response - Blantyre: Tel: 0111 915 745. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 794 254/716 Pitronic Security Systems, Pitronic House, 12 Buchanan Road, Blantyre, Tel. 01 830 170, email. pitronic@pitronic2wayradio.com, hrrodgers@pitonic2wayradio.com www.pitronic2wayradio.com Pro-telligent Global, Kanengo, Llw, Tel: 01 710 391, 0884 903 040, 0882 131 768 URSA Security International (USI), Lilongwe, off Ufulu Road, Tel: 01 795 700/01/04 / 0999 970 500. email: info@usiprotect.com www.usiprotect.com. Blantyre, Mount Pleasant, Tel: 0999 983 707 / 0111 738 149
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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 Dodi Taxi Service, Llw, Tel: 0888 470 007, 0999 570 007 Favoured Taxi Service, Llw, Tel: 0999 471 677, 0888 579 404, email: favouredtaxiservice@gmail.com M.Expeditions, Llw, Tel: 0999 629 810, 0888 969 810, 0999 577 910, email: johnnie.kabwilo@misukuexpeditionsmw. com, www.misukuexpeditionsmw.com VGTF Taxis, Crossroads, Bt, Tel: 0888 868 176, 0999 868 176, email: vgtftaxi@gmail.com
Did you know 11% of people are left handed Did you know August has the highest percentage of births Did you know unless food is mixed with saliva you can’t taste it Did you know the average person falls asleep in 7 minutes Did you know a bear has 42 teeth Did you know an ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain Did you know lemons contain more sugar than strawberries Did you know 8% of people have an extra rib Did you know 85% of plant life is found in the ocean Did you know Ralph Lauren’s original name was Ralph Lifshitz Did you know rabbits like liquorice Did you know the Hawaiian alphabet has 13 letters Did you know ‘Topolino’ is the name for Mickey Mouse Italy Did you know a lobsters blood is colourless but when exposed to oxygen it turns blue Did you know armadillos have 4 babies at a time and are all the same sex Did you know reindeer like bananas Did you know the longest recorded flight of a chicken was 13 seconds Did you know birds need gravity to swallow Did you know the most commonly used letter in the alphabet is E Did you know the 3 most common languages in the world are Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and English
30 www.theeyemw.com
Services
“A long time ago, a baby was born with no arms, no legs and no trunk. The women who witnessed the birth expressed their amazement at this baby who had no more than a head.” So begins the traditional Malawian tale, Chinsolo, The story relates the adventures of Chinsolo, the baby who was born with no body, abandoned on a river island by his village, the head is rescued by a passing ship, the captain asks each of his three daughters to marry him. Only his youngest daughter accepts and to her delight she discovers that Chinsolo has an ability to transform himself into a handsome, wealthy, well-dressed and (crucially) fully-limbed young man. With the help of an old woman, she manages to secure Chinsolo’s latter form permanently and presents to her sisters the
husband they turned down. The sisters remain envious while the newly transformed couple lives a long and happy life together. Chinsolo is one of thirty extraordinary tales recorded in ‘Tales of Old Malawi’, an anthology collected by the late Ellis Singano and Professor Adrian Roscoe (Popular Publications, 1974). The anthology preserves in written form tales traditionally told orally. In their original context, they are narrated at night, more especially moonlight, by an agogo (grandparent) to children. Many stories incorporate a repetitive song or chant and are accompanied by a dance. In all the tales fabulous mysticism and fantasy prevail and by the way, don’t expect a happy ending.
www.theeyemw.com
Cont.
29
There is fighting grass, laughing mud and crying trees, a giant black bird living deep underground, the magical tree to shelter children inside its trunk and a cow who is able to produce limitless meals. The wrong reactions to these phenomena result in horrifying punishments, the woman who mocks the laughing mud is consumed by it, the boy who reveals the giant black bird is stalked by it and the step-mother who slaughters the magical cow is eventually forced to eat her own dismembered daughter. This is a world in which familiar realities combine with extraordinary fantasy, often with ruthless results for the characters. Despite the startling idiosyncrasies of each tale, seen as a body, there are some clearly recurrent motifs, a struggling underdog often triumphs and
The youngest son overhears his parents’ plot and thwarts their first attempt but the next day they try again and poison their children for good measure. “This time, however, the boys suspected nothing. They ate their food ravenously and all died in terrible agony.” The moral message is less easy to reach here and one must work harder. Could this be a parable warning against having too many children, a microcosmic illustration of the dangers of overpopulation? Or perhaps to depict how ‘the truth will out’ plans made in secret can be overheard and overturned, albeit with varying levels of success. Whatever we draw from the story, the challenge to find it has forced us, like the youngest child, to eavesdrop on our own moral integrity and to assess which characters we would rather align ourselves with.
Orphans
Magic Tree
there are clear transitions from poverty to wealth, familial or romantic love defies death. Where human society fails, spirits appear as a deus ex machina to apportion justice.
Malawi’s oral lore is not restricted to particular regions or tribes, variations have travelled across the country and seeped into the collective consciousness from the very north to the very south, spanning across Tonga, Sena, Yao, Tumbuka, Ngoni and Chewa traditions, evolving and adapting along the way. As with all oral heritage, there is no one definitive version of any story, each telling is necessarily shaped by the personality and understanding of the narrator and re-crafted again by the response of the audience.
This moralizing force to the tales is in no way prescriptive, but rather each story acts as a canvas on which to paint one’s own moral conclusion. Sometimes instructions can be easily reached, for instance in the tale of the avaricious woman. A money obsessed widow guards her wealth so carefully that the nocturnal spirits feel threatened by her wakefulness. They place a severed human thigh upon her shoulder and needle and torture her the entire night. In the morning the village finds her quivering husk at a crossroads and club her to death. The retribution for greed is brutal, both in the spirit and human world. But what about this one? A mother and father hatch a plan to abandon their twelve sons in a forest to die in order to free more food for themselves.
Malawi’s oral lore is immensely valuable, as entertainment, for its unifying tribally non-denominational presence across the country, for the bond it necessarily encourages between generations but especially for the collective moral values it preserves and the individual conclusions it encourages. If we forget these tales, we forget the subtlety, depth, justice and mysticism of Malawi’s own cultural identity.
But they are important stories because they are part of Malawian identity.” Ellis continues, “These stories are helpful for the growth of the children. There is always in each story a lesson to learn. For example, the story of Chinsolo. After our grandparents told us this story, we realised that we have to take care of less privileged people because they may become influential. If we don’t give these people dignity, Malawi will suffer. In another story, the orphan, who has been abused by her wicked step-mother ends up marrying a wealthy prince. We learn that orphans must have protection and education. There is something everyone can offer if they are given a chance.”
Children Left to die And yet, the tales are being forgotten. In urban centres the telling of traditional tales by moonlight is all but dead. The oral tradition is endangered in more rural communities too, with rituals surrounding technology such as televisions and phones taking the place of communal storytelling and dance. Chinsolo has been removed from the national syllabus and “Tales of Malawi” has now fallen out of print. This is why Ellis Singano (junior), whose father originally collated the tales for publication in 1974, has decided to illustrate the works in batik, now on exhibition at Jacaranda Cultural Centre and Maison de la France, in Mandala, Blantyre. “We decided to hold the exhibition because these stories can help with many of Malawi’s problems”, he explains. “Even in rural areas, the stories are not told any more. People in rural areas emulate the behaviours of the town and they have no time for telling stories. That’s why I decided to illustrate the stories. When people see the pictures they ask questions and when they ask questions, we give them the stories.” In this way, Ellis is trying to bring the tales back into the public consciousness.
Just as the story of the orphan offers hope, so too do Ellis’ batiks. They give new life to a threatened heritage and restore out-of-print records to the public arena. If the stories are under threat orally, they can at least be preserved pictorially, offering a new entry point into the lore. Less prescriptive and restraining perhaps than the written word, pictures allow for us to explore and craft a personal understanding of the subject matter. Like the oral tales themselves, Ellis’ works form a canvas on which to draw one’s own conclusions. If the stories were once passed from one generation to the next, it is fitting that Ellis is using his artistry to renew his late father’s work. “One day I hope to publish an illustrated book,” he laughs, “and read it to my own daughter. Then she can hear the words of her grandfather and see the art of her father and understand where she has come from.” The exhibition ‘Traditional Tales of Malawi’ features the work of Panji Tembo and Ellis Singano, with accompanying folk tales and explanations. It opened at Jacaranda Cultural Center on 10th February and will run until 10th March
I asked Ellis if he tells his own children the stories. He laughed. “I tried to tell a story about kalulu (the hare) to my daughter and her reaction was “But does kalulu speak”? So I told her, “no he doesn’t speak, it’s a story.” She just said, “So why can’t you tell us a real story because animals aren’t human.” “Nowadays, the magic has gone. In today’s modernised world, where technology and literalism are protagonists, there is little room for speaking hares and magic cows.”
www.theeyemw.com
Chinsolo
33
Shopping Ishq, Blantyre: Protea Hotel Ryalls, Hannover Avenue, Tel: 0999 821 084, 0212 997 997, email: akeela@malawibiz.com. Lilongwe: Four seasons life style centre, Tel: 0999 966 966, 0999 836 836, 0999 281 105, 0211 222 786, email: ishqmw@gmail.com La Caverna, Old Manager’s House 1882, Mandala, Bt Tel: 01 871 932, 0999 917 181, email: lacavernamalawi@gmail.com 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 Tindoz D’Afrique, Umodzi Park, Peermont Hotel Tel: 0995 690 589. BICC Tel: 0997 106 824 Email: tanya.mudiwa@tindozdafrique.com www.tindozdafrique.com Warm Heart Impressions, Capital Hotel, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 773 388
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 Jacaranda Cultural Center (French), Bt, CFAO Complex, Tel: 0992 551 369, email: jacarandaculturalcenter@gmail.com, www.jacarandaculturalcenter.wordpress.com Frisson Art Gallery & Craft Shop, Llw, Tel: 0992 982 224
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 Baobab Book Shop, Upland House, Llw, Tel: 0999 280 858, email: baobabbookshop@gmail.com Jacaranda Cultural Center (French), Bt, CFAO Complex, Tel: 0992 551 369, email: jacarandaculturalcenter@gmail.com, www.jacarandaculturalcenter.wordpress.com Central Africana Ltd - Blantyre: Uta Waleza Centre, Kidney Crescent, Tel: 01 876 110/386. 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
Cont...
34 www.theeyemw.com
Shopping Strictly Academic, Montfort Campus, Nguludi, Limbe, Tel: 0888 337 742, Zomba, Gymkhana Club Tel: 0111 912 921, www.strictlyacademic.mw 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: 0996 691 685, 0212 255 080, email: info@superior.mw 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 Bld, Next to the Pound Shop. Tel: 01 840 038. 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, EQUIPMENT, 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 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 G-Tech Solutions, Area 43/861, along Ufulu Rd, Llw, Tel: 0995 310 042, email: gtechnologies2013@gmail.com 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. email: info@itcentre.mw, 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 SyncIT, Blantyre & Lilongwe, Tel: 0992 497 077, 0888 842 611, email: teris@syncitafrica.com, www.syncitafrica.com Xerographics - Blantyre: Xerox Centre, Churchill Rd, Tel: 01 844 511/781, 01 840 796 email: blantyre@xerographicsmw.com. Lilongwe: Kang’ombe House, Tel: 01 775 807/4, 01 753 353 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS &/OR EQUIPMENT Better Bricks, Llw, Tel: 0888 446 323, email: deanspowerplant@gmail.com Building Products, Kanengo, Llw, Tel: 0997 409 104, 0881 248 370, email: sales@buildingproductsmw.com 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 Terrastone Ltd, Bt, Tel: 0888 821 733, email: blt@terrastone.mw, isabel.aco@hotmail.com Tinashe Distributors, Kassam House, along Paul Kagame Highway, lwTel: 01 754 120, 0999 551 120, 0995 310 042 Vicky Distributors, (safety shoes & gumboots), Tel: 0998 081 031, 0888 975 688, email: vdistributors@yahoo.com
www.theeyemw.com
35
Shopping CORPORATE GIFTS & DESIGN Bombay Bazaar, Haile Selassie Rd, Bt, Tel: 01 820 933/141, 0888 834 934, email: bombaybazaarmw@gmail.com Creative Images, Namwiwawa Ave. Bt, Tel: 0999 942 224 Industrial Signage & Media Specialists, along Chipembere Highway, Limbe, Tel: 0111 988 523, 0999 290 572 Limbe Tailoring Company (incl.embroidery services), Limbe, Bt, Tel: 01 843 969 / 841 564/554, 0888 208413, email: ltc@africa-online.net DISTRIBUTORS Cold Chain, Maselema, Bt, Tel: 01 875 100, 0992 991 094/6, email: sales@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 / 821 121. Lilongwe: Daud Complex, Area 3, Tel: 01 756 400/ 756 402, 0999 821 445. Gateway Mall: Tel: 0211 821 786, 0994 914 738 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
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 Rightway Suppliers, nr Mbayani Petroda, Bt, Tel: 01 827 877/878, 0888 865 053, 0999 319 198, email: info@rightwaysuppliers.com, owenmfiti@gmail.com, www.rightwaysuppliers.com 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,
36 www.theeyemw.com
Shopping
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 Bombay Bazaar, Haile Selassie Rd, Bt, Tel: 01 820 933/141, 0888 834 934, email: bombaybazaarmw@gmail.com 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. 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 Building Products, Kanengo, Llw, Tel: 0997 409 104, 0881 248 370, email: sales@buildingproductsmw.com Cashbuild, Llw, Tel: 01 752 007/1, 01 750 010 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 Cont.
37 www.theeyemw.com
Shopping Shopping Phalombe Hardware, Limbe, Bt, Tel; 01 840 745 / 845 141, email: phalombe@africa-online.net Rightway Suppliers, nr Mbayani Petroda, Bt, Tel: 01 827 877/878, 0888 865 053, 0999 319 198, email: info@rightwaysuppliers.com, owenmfiti@gmail.com, www.rightwaysuppliers.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 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, www.malawigems.com email: sales@malawigems.com, PAINT Barloworld Plascon - H/O - Blantyre: Tel: 01 872 220 / 874 515. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 759 485 Dulux Paints - Blantyre: Chipembere Highway, Tel: 01 871 522/767/728. Llw: 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 - Blantyre, Ginnery Cnr, Tel: 01 871 088/072, 01 871 210, 0111 588 454. Lilongwe: Off Paul Kagame Rd, Tel: 01 756 132/4, 01 752 320 email: valmore@globemw.net PET SHOPS F for Fish, Pacific Mall, Area 10, Llw, Tel: 0881 141 175, 0997 474 512, email: fforfish.malawi@gmail.com Wonder Pets, Llw City Mall, Llw, Tel: 0999 914 444, email: wonderpetsmw@gmail.com SHOPPING MALLS Chichiri Shopping Mall, Blantyre, Tel: 01 833 361 / 843 311, email: broll@broll.co.mw Four Seasons, Presidential drive Llw, 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 The Gateway, Llw, Tel: 01 770 622, email: mpicoll@mpicomw.com 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
38 40
SOLAR EQUIPMENT Bestobell Engineering- 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 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 – Blantyre: Limbe, Tel: 0111 608 495. Lilongwe: Area 3, Barren Ave, Tel: 0111 629 747. ] Email: contact@poweredbynature-mw.com Team Planet, Area 3 Hyyat Complex, Llw, Tel: 0888 222 060, 0991 555 400, email: info@ goteamplanet.com 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 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, Cont. Lilongwe, Tel: 01 753 822/4
www.theeyemw.com
www.theeyemw.com www.theeyemw.com
Shopping 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 & 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 Bazaar, Haile Selassie Rd, Bt, Tel: 01 820 933/141, 0888 834 934, email: bombaybazaarmw@gmail.com 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 The Pound Shop, Limbe, Blantyre, Tel: 01 840 085, 0888 877 843
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 Chipiku Plus - Lilongwe H/O: Tel: 01 758 501/425, Lilngwe City Mall, Tel: 01 758 296. Blantyre: Tel: 01 879 665/667. Chitawera, Bt, Tel: 0991 469 434. 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 town, 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 Savers Choice, Chipembere Highway, Blantyre, Tel: 01 844 844, Mon-Fri: 7am-6pm, Sat: 7am-5pm Shoprite - Blantyre: Chipembere Highway,
TILES Royal Tiles, off Paul Kagame Rd, Llw, Tel: 01 757 815/6, 0888 852 052, 0999 852 052, email: royal.tiles2014@gmail.com 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
40 www.theeyemw.com
Business
Summary The expression Easter comes from the word Eostre, referring to the Anglo-Saxon goddess of dawn and spring. Originally, the Easter festival was celebrated the beginning of Spring. The festival focused on fertility, and utilized the egg and the rabbit as symbols of the celebration. Early Christians adopted the festival to observe the celebration of the risen Christ. The history of Easter The origin of Easter, as observed today, most likely dates back to the beginning of Christianity. It is probably the oldest Christian observance after the Sabbath. This Christian faith festive event is held all over the world to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after His Crucifixion. However some people believe that the Easter festival, as celebrated today, is associated with the Jewish Passover, the Hebrew tradition that commemorated the Israel’s deliverance from about 300 years of bondage in Egypt. It was during the Passover of 30 AD that Jesus Christ was killed for
being accused of “blasphemy�. Early Christians, many of them being brought up in Jewish tradition regarded Easter as a new feature of Passover. Thus the early Christian Passover turned out to be a unitive celebration in memory of the passion-deathresurrection of Jesus. What are bunnies or hares? Bunnies, hares and Pikas are Lagomorphs, mammals and members of the taxonomic Order Lagomorpha. This Order comprises two living families Leporidae and Ochotonidae. The Leporidae family, which is the focus of this write up, comprises bunnies also known as rabbits and hares. These Leporids are mostly characterized with large ears, although hares tend to be larger in size than rabbits. Behavior-wise, most hares are solitary and nonterritoriality, while rabbits are a social group. Both hares and rabbits are highly reproductive and prolific breeders. Female rabbits are known to conceive a second litter of offspring while still pregnant with the first. Cont..pg65
www.theeyemw.com
41 1
Health AUDIOLOGISTS ABC Hearing Clinic - ABC Community Clinic, Llw Area 47, Tel: 0888 211 091, email: hearingabcclinic@gmail.com Queen Elizabeth Central Hosprital, Bt, Tel 0995 471 446, 0881 379 664, email: QECHAudiology@gmail.com DENTISTS Alpha Medics, Mzuzu, Tel: 0888 865 679 Crossroads Dental Clinic, Crossroads Complex, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 751 706 Blantyre Adventist Hospital, Robins Rd, Kabula, Bt, Tel: 01 820 399/488 / 823 104. Emergency: 01 839 665. Email: bah@malawi.net Dr. B.A. Girach, Development House, Henderson Str, Blantyre, Tel: 01 820 774 Dr. Blanca Sol, Malamulo Hospital Day Clinic, Amina House, Limbe, Tel: 01 842 909 Dr Makadia, Chayamba Bld, Bt, Tel: 01 824 686 Dr Ratnam, Bt, Tel: 01 842 413 Dr Shabana Yusuf BDS (Lond), Dental Chic Ltd, Blantyre, Tel: 0998 951 880, 0888 951 880 Family Dental Clinic, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 770 853 / 772 228 Hope Dental Surgery, Chichiri Shopping Centre, Blantyre, Tel: 01 876 966. Zomba: 01 527 655 MASM Clinic, Kanjedza, Limbe, Tel: 01 848 160 Minoo’s Dental Clinic & Services, Old Town Mall, off Paul Kagame Rd, Llw, Tel: 01 757 112, 0999 234 737, email: minoosdentalclinic@gmail.com Oracare Dental Clinic, Chayamba Building, Victoria Ave, Blantyre, Tel: 01 824 686 / 822 081
42 46
Sanctuary Dental Clinic, Bisnowaty Centre, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 770 511 / 970 200, 0995 628 676, email: sanctuarydental@yahoo.co.uk Shalom Dental Surgery, Blantyre: Aram Mall Building, Churchill Rd, Limbe, Tel: 01 843 764 Victoria Ave: Tel: 01 832 256, 0999 911 109, email:shalomds@yahoo.com DOCTORS - Blantyre Dr. Alex Maclean, Family Medicine Spcialist , Beit Cure Hospital Blantyre Tell: 01 871 900 Dr. Arega Fekadu, Surgeon, Malamulo Day Clinic, Amina Bld, Tel: 0111 918 485 Dr. Bhuptani, Tel: 01 821 074 / 603 011, 0888 519 701 Dr. Barbara Swarthout, Family Medicine & minor surgery, Beit Cure Hospital Blantrye Tell: 01 871 900 Dr Casey Graybill, Obstetrician & Gynecologist surgeon, Malamulo Day Clinic, Amina Bld, Tel: 0111 918 485 Dr Chilemba, corner Henderson & Sharpe Rd, Tel: 01 821 069 Dr. Chisi, Tel: 01 844 276 Dr. Claire Gobble, Family Medicine Specialist, Malamulo Day Clinic, Amina Bld, Tel: 0111 918 485 Dr. Dzinyemba, Limbe, Tel: 0999 839 608 Dr. Elizabeth Howard, Family Medicne & Counselling Beit Cure Hospital Blantyre Tell: 01 871 900 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
www.theeyemw.com
Health Dr. James Misiri, Malamulo Day Clinic, Amina Bld, Tel: 0111 918 485 Dr. Juster, Tel: 01 823 491, 0999 938 281 Dr. Ryan Hayton, Surgeon, Wed: Malamulo Hospital Day clinic, Amina House Limbe, Tel: 0111 918 485 Dr. Tim Gobble, Internal Medicine Specialist, Malamulo Day Clinic, Amina Bld, Tel: 0111 918 485 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 African Bible College (ABC) Community Clinic, Area 47, Tel: 01 761 670/743, 0888 211 085, open 24 hrs: DOCTORS: Dr Christina Miller (Family & Preventitive Madicing), Dr Diane Young, (Gen. Practicioner) & Dr Twitike Nthakomwa Dr Anthony, Tel: 01 773 634 / 772 782 Dr Abdul Qadir Caratella, Area 2, Old Town, Tel: 01 724 891 Dr. Greg Saunders, Surgeon, llw Adventist Health Centre, Area 14, Tel: 01 775 680 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, Thurs: Malamulo Adventist Hospital, Makwasa, Tel: 01 470 222 Dr Casey Graybill, Obstetrician & Gynecologist surgeon, Wed: Malamulo Adventist Hospital, Makwasa, Tel: 01 470 222 Dr. Claire Gobble, Family Medicine Specialist, Malamulo Adventist Hospital, Makwasa, Tel: 01 470 222 Dr. Ryan Hayton, Surgeon, Tues: Malamulo Adventist Hospital, Makwasa, Tel: 01 470 222 Dr. Tim Gobble, Internal Medicine Specialist, Malamulo Adventist Hospital, Makwasa, Tel: 01 470 222 DOCTORS - Zomba Dr Joshua, Tel: 01 527 186, 0999 912 769
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, intermediaries for Hansard, BUPA, William Russell, AETNA, NowHealth & Expacare, Atlas Life, 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, 01 875 015, 0212 871 900, email: info@curemalawi.org, www.cure.org/malawi 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, email: BMwenyekonde@gmail.com 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 Shifa Hospital, Tel: 01 832 415, 0212 832 415 HOSPITALS / CLINICS - Lilongwe ABC Hearing Clinic, Tel: 0888 211 091, email: hearingabcclinic@gmail.com Cont.
43 www.theeyemw.com
Health African Bible College (ABC) Community Clinic, Area 47, Tel: 01 761 670/743, 0888 211 085, open 24 hrs 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 Discovery Medi Clinic, City Centre, Tel: 01 776 082 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, Kang’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, email: info@pihmalawi.com, www.pihmalawi.com Sandi Rehabilitation, Assesment & Therapy Centre, Tel: 0111 731 091, email: sandililongwe@gmail.com, www.sandi-malawi.com The Eyes of Africa Clinic, CLI Hospital, nr Namitete, Tel: 0993 437 625, 0999 153 360, 0884 994 472 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 HOSPITAL / CLINIC - Salima Marie Stopes International, Tel: 01 262 330
HOSPITALS - Thyolo Malamulo Adventist Hospital, Makwasa, Tel: 01 470 222 / 258, email: enquiries@malamulohospital.org, 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. Crossroads Complex, Tel: 01 820 597, email: a.c.blantyre@ac-opticals. com. Lilongwe: Llw City Mall, Tel: 0994 054 711 & 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 - Blantyre: Dr. Khumbo Kalua, Tel: 01 875 377, 0999 958 176, email: director@bicomalawi.org, www.bicomalawi.org. Lilongwe, Tel: 01 750 168 Madalitso Health Resources Centre, Salima, Tel: 0994 079 507 Muona Optical Centre, Nkhotakota, St Annes Hospital, Tel: 0994 079 507, 01 292 279, email: muonaoptical@gmail.com 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 PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURORS SADM, llw, Tel: 01 711 893, email: sales@sadm.mw, www.sadm.mw PHARMACIES Bwaila Pharmacy, Lilongwe,Tel: 01 757 892 CitiPharm, Limbe: Tel: 01 841 314, 0211 920 999. Blantyre: Opp KFC, Tel: 0211 930 999, 0212 220 681, 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
44 www.theeyemw.com
Health
Malamulo Day Clinic, Amina Bld, Tel: 0111 918 485 Maula Pharmacy, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 753 955, 0999 964 753, 0999 511 375 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 Pharmachemie, Fleetline House, Ginnery Corner, Tel: 01 871 581 / 0999 968 077 email: pclbt@noorgrp.co.mw 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 BEIT International Hospital, Blantyre, Tel: 01 871 900, 01 875 015, 0212 871 900, email: info@curemalawi.org, www.cure.org/malawi Malamulo Day Clinic, Amina Bld, Tel: 0111 918 485 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@madidi-lodge.com, www.madidi-lodge.com Wellness Centre Physiotherapy Clinic, Namwiwa, Sanjika Rd, Bt, Tel: 0999 257 496 VETERINARY All Creatures Animal League, Area 9, Llw, Tel: 01 751 934, 0994 322 996, email: info@animalwelfareleague.org, www.allcreaturestrust.org 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, Kanengo, Tel: 0995 027 815, Emergency: 0994 682 900, info@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 YOGA Amitofo Care Centre, Zomba Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 0999 932 038, 0888 202 099, email: bransonnj@gmail.com, frmagombo@gmail.com Makuzi Beach Tel: 0999 283 980, 0888 645 890, email: makuzibeach@globemw.net, www.makuzibeach.com
45 www.theeyemw.com
Business
By Susan Waldron Leptospirosis. Call me a geek but wow, isn’t that a pretty cool name for an illness? But what on earth is it? With the rainy season upon us I thought I’d take the time to discuss this neglected and emerging tropical disease. Many tropical diseases occur more commonly in the wet season. We’ve all heard of malaria and cholera. You’ve probably heard of typhoid and hepatitis A. You may have heard of chikungunya, but has anyone heard of leptospirosis???? With climate change causing changes in weather patterns and more freak weather events around the globe, leptospirosis may become a household name. Leptospirosis is an infection caused by a type of bacteria called a spirochaete. It gets its name from the spiral or corkscrew shape it has when viewed under a microscope. There are lots of different spiral shaped bacteria, including those that cause syphilis and Lyme disease. Leptospirosis is spread to humans from infected animals. This is known as a ‘zoonosis’.
46 1
Amazingly up to 60% of all human infectious diseases are zoonoses, meaning they are spread to us from animals. Think bird flu, HIV from monkeys, Ebola from bats, Salmonella from chickens, malaria, dengue fever, worms, the list goes on! Leptospirosis is spread to humans by contact with urine of animals who carry the bacteria. Many animals can carry the leptospirosis bacteria and as most animals are not concerned about where they urinate they do a pretty good job of sprinkling the bacteria around. Animals that can carry leptospirosis include rats, domestic and stray dogs, mice, hedgehogs, cattle, pigs, sheep, horses and buffaloes. This isn’t such a problem in the dry season when urine stays where it lands. But come the wet season and all those leptospires that have been waiting patiently in the soil get washed towards us. Contact with mud, rainwater runoff or floodwaters or swimming in local water holes can be a pretty good way of catching the disease. Have I said it before? Wear shoes.
www.theeyemw.com
Business Leptospirosis can be a pretty nasty disease. Once the bacteria gets into your body it multiplies and invades everywhere. Liver, kidneys, lungs, muscles, brain, everywhere. If you’re lucky you’ll have a mild dose of it, with high fever, severe headache, aches and pains, diarrhoea, vomiting and cough lasting about 5 days and then your amazing immune system will fight it off. If you’re not so lucky your immune system will be overwhelmed and you’ll die of kidney, heart or lung failure. Fatality rate for leptospirosis is estimated at between 5 and 30%. So what can be done here in Malawi? Firstly, be aware that jumping in muddy puddles in the rainy season, Peppa Pig style, probably shouldn’t be encouraged, particularly near livestock or domestic animals. Avoid swimming or wading through freshwater that could be contaminated with animal urine.
Wear shoes outside, particularly in the rainy season. Keep your house and garden clean and clear of food scraps that could attract rats, mice or other animals. Always wash your hands after touching domestic or farm animals. If you have had possible contact with infected water or mud and become sick with a high fever and headache and your malaria tests are all negative, ask your doctor if it could be leptospirosis. Starting antibiotics early in the illness is thought to prevent severe disease and death. And on that happy note, I’ll sign off. Now where are my gumboots? Or do you call them wellies?
www.theeyemw.com
47 1
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 Hilltop Jnr. Academy, Mpingwe, Limbe, Tel: 0994 888 754, 0882 676 421, email: admin@littletwinklesmw.com 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 & Pre School, Mpingwe, Limbe, Tel: 0994 888 754, 0882 676 421, email: admin@littletwinklesmw.com Mary Pop-Ins Montessori Nursery School, Mount Pleasant & Portuguese Club, Chichiri, Tel: 0888 898 388 / 0999 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, 0884 608 271, email: office@phoenix.mw, www.phoenixschoolmalawi.com 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 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: 01 823 765, 01 836 206 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 Int’ School, Area 3, Tel: 01 757 267 / 750 655, email: info@gsismw.com Maya Private Secondary School, Kaphiri, Bt Rd, Tel: 0888 316 113, 0992 316 113, email: maya.70pvt@gmail.com Paramount Academy, Area 3, Barron Ave, Tel: 0991 357 594, email: paramountacademymw@gmail.com, www.paramountacademymw.com Shining Stars Nursery School, Area 3, Tel: 0882 419 527 The Lilongwe Academy International Primary & High school, Area 47, behind Silver Stadium, Tel: 01 761 596/595 / 925 142, email: thelilongweacademy@gmail.com Wiggles ‘n’ Giggles Montessori Pre-School, Area 3 Nnr Golf Club, Tel: 0991 357 594, email: wigglesngigglesmw@gmail.com SCHOOLS - MZUZU Mzuzu International Academy, Primary & Secondary Day School, secondary boarding, Tel: Tel: 0111 931 714, email: mzuzuacademy@mzuzuacademy.org
48 www.theeyemw.com
Business Education SCHOOLS -ZOMBA Sir Harry Johnston International Primary School (& Secondary), Tel: 01 525 280, 0888 202 374, www.sirharryzomba.com email: greatlearning@sirharryszomba.com LEARNING CENTRES & LANGUAGE COURSES Amapatsa Domestic Cookery Trainers, Bt, Tel: 0993 853 583, email: debraskoya@yahoo.com Amitofo Care Centre, Zomba Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 0999 932 038, 0888 202 099, email: bransonnj@gmail.com, frmagombo@gmail.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 Jacaranda Cultural Center (French), Bt, CFAO Complex, Tel: 0992 551 369, email: jacarandaculturalcenter@gmail.com, www.jacarandaculturalcenter.wordpress.com
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 Jacaranda Cultural Center (French), Bt, CFAO Complex, Tel: 0992 551 369, email: jacarandaculturalcenter@gmail.com, www.jacarandaculturalcenter.wordpress.com Little Smarties, (play group) New Naperi, Bt, Tel: 0884 044 368 Luwawa Forest Lodge, Viphya Mountains, Tel: 0999 512 645, email: luwawalodge@yahoo.com www.luwawaforestlodge.net
www.theeyemw.com
49 1
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 DEDZA DISTRICT Mua Mission, KuNgoni Centre of culture & art (Cultural museum), Tel: 01 262 706, 0999 035 870, email: admin@kugoni.org, www.kungoni.org KARONGA Museum & Culture Centre, Tel: 0888 515 574, 0888 861 014, email: karongamuseum@gmail.com LILONGWE Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, open 7 days Tel: 0881 788 999, email: info@llwc.org, www.lilongwewildlife.org Kumbali Cultural Village, Area 44, Capital Hill Dairy Farm, Tel: 0999 963 402, email: kumbali@kumbalilodge.com, www.kumbalivillage.com + FB 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 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 Maravilla Organic Farms, Domasi, Tel: 0881 129 285 MANGOCHI - Mangochi museum - 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
50 www.theeyemw.com
Business
www.theeyemw.com
1
Sports & Hobbies ABSAILING Luwawa Forest Lodge, Viphya Mountains, Tel: 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 Angling Society of Malawi, Tel: 0997 290 803, 0999 962 023, email: ntrataris@aointl.com, pamtonyboshoff@gmail.com 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: 0999 512 645, email: luwawalodge@yahoo.com www.luwawaforestlodge.net Norman Carr Chikulu, Eastern Shore Lake Malawi, Tel: 0888 355 357, 0999 562 338, www.normancarrchikulu.com 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) 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, www.gamehavenmw.com, email: info@gamehavenmw.com
Huntingdon House & Chawani Bungalow, Satemwa Tea Estates, Tel: 01 473 115, 0882 599 717, 0993 121 854, email: accommodation@satemwa.com, www.huntingdon-malawi.com GOLF Blantyre Sports Club, Blantyre, Tel: 01 821 173, email: btsportsclub@africa-online.net Country Club Limbe, Blantyre, Tel: 01 841 022/ 236 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, Chinteche, Tel: 0888 500 416, email: kandehorse@gmail.com 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 Huntingdon House & Chawani Bungalow, Satemwa Tea Estates, Tel: 01 473 115, 0882 599 717, 0993 121 854, email: accommodation@satemwa.com, www.huntingdon-malawi.com Luwawa Forest Lodge, Viphya Mountains, Tel: 0999 512 645 email: luwawalodge@yahoo.com www.luwawaforestlodge.net
52 www.theeyemw.com
Sports & Hobbies Norman Carr Chikulu, Eastern Shore Lake Malawi, Tel: 0888 355 357, 0999 562 338, www.normancarrchikulu.com RUNNING Hash House Harriers, email: blantyrehash@gmail.com Luwawa Forest Lodge, Viphya Mountains, Tel: 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: 0999 921 418, email: divemalawi@gmail.com, www.aquaafrica.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 Cape Maclear, Scuba Shack, Tel: 0999 140 905, 0993 553 854, email: scuba.malawi@gmail.com, www.scubashack.com Likoma Island Divers, Likoma Island, Tel: 0999 746 122, email: enquiries@mangodrift.com, www.likomaislanddivers.com Monkey Business, Nkhata Bay, Tel: 01 352 365 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 Capoeira, Llw, Tel: 0993 522 352 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 Jacaranda Cultural Center (French), Dance Classes, Bt, CFAO Complex, Tel: 0992 551 369, email: jacarandaculturalcenter@gmail.com, www.jacarandaculturalcenter.wordpress.com 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 7’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 Tea Tasting, Huntingdon House & Chawani Bungalow, Satemwa Tea Estates, Tel: 01 473 115, 0882 599 717, 0993 121 854, email: accommodation@satemwa.com, www.huntingdon-malawi.com 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 Tel: 01 759 196, 0999 958 152 / 0999 313 172 / 0999 345 558, 0888 958 152
53 www.theeyemw.com
Business
Scuba Diving is an adventure sport in which tens of thousands of people around the globe are taking part. We are blessed to live in a country, which, although landlocked, has some of the most spectacular fresh water diving to be had. There are not many dive centers in all of Malawi but you can bet, if there is a location that is right for diving, there is a diver nearby who has been there. Although Ocean or Sea diving offer coral reefs and things like large predators (sharks, etc) the diving locations around Lake Malawi offer no tides, no surge, no currents and for the most part, no predators. There are amazing views of the granite boulders, rock ledges, rock walls, Lake Crabs and schools of Kapenta or Usipa to be seen along with the thousands of Cichlids that follow along as you dive. Larger fish to be seen are the native Kampango, or catfish, which usually stay to the deeper waters but are often seen on shallower dives during mating season. Schools of Chambo are abundant and can be found on the menu of most any Lakeside restaurant. For the night diving enthusiast there are Cornish Jacks or Dolphin fish which are mostly blind and hunt by a form of sonar. When on a night dive, they will flock to your torchlight, as it helps them see their prey (the smaller fishes) and you can watch as they feed. For the Advanced Open Water Diver there are rock pinnacles, cavern swim throughs and even a shipwreck located in Cape Maclear! Most of these dives require the Advanced Open Water certification but not to worry, all PADI registered dive shops with an Instructor can do either your Advanced certification, or just an Adventure Dive, which would allow you to dive at these locations.
54 1
www.theeyemw.com
Business There is no particular “season” for good diving in the Lake. Although the waters do get a bit chilly during the winter, you can still enjoy a good dive by wearing a full wetsuit. In the summer months we use 3mm “shorty” wetsuits which have short sleeves and board short length legs. Sometimes in the heat of summer it is even possible to dive without a wetsuit at all, just your swim shorts or bikini! The Main areas where dive schools are located around the Lake are Cape Maclear, Nkhata bay and Likoma Island. There are of course other areas with dive schools but they are usually for guests of the lodges only, not visitors who are not staying at their lodge. For a listing of dive schools just look in this very magazine you are holding and you should be able to find contact information to all of them in the Sports and Recreation section.
Even if you are not a diver, or have no interest in trying it out, everyone who visits the shores of our beautiful Lake should at least try snorkeling to get a glimpse of what is under the waters and see all of the colours of our Cichlids. Once you have made the decision to try diving, or if you are already a certified diver, or just want to do some continuing education such as become a certified Advanced Open Water Diver, all can be done, right here in Lake Malawi, where the water is (mostly) always calm, warm and the people are always friendly!
Lake Malawi has the perfect conditions in which to learn to dive. Diving in fresh water means much less added weight, usually calm waters, no fighting Ocean currents, choices of beach dives or boat dives, amazing people and a huge range of lodges and guest houses with which to stay at.
If you have any questions or concerns about scuba diving in the Lake I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. I can be reached at don.venedam@gmail.com
Not a certified diver? Don’t know if diving is for you? PADI has a one day program for you to try diving, learn a few skills and get under the water! With our diverse dive sites we can take you on your first dive, at no more than 10 meters of water. Let you experience what it is like to scuba dive and decide if you want to continue on to do the full PADI certification course. All registered PADI dive centers can do this for you.
www.theeyemw.com
55 1
Business
1
www.theeyemw.com
Business
www.theeyemw.com
1
Business
1
www.theeyemw.com
Business
www.theeyemw.com
1
Motor Vehicles
CAR HIRE 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 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 Heritage Car Hire, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 205 431, 0991 399 800, 0884 412 293, 0993 560 499, 0880 906 960, email: heritagecarhire007@gmail.com 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 Madidi Car Hire, behind crossroads complex, Tel: 01 752 661, 0888 607 169, email: info@madidi-lodge.com, www.malawi-car-hire.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 SS Rent A Car - Blantyre: 20 Glyn Jones Rd, Tel: 01 822 836/882, 0888 829 322, Lilongwe: Kamuzu Procession Rd, Tel: 01 751 478, 01 750 112, 0999 010 070, email: info@ssrentacar.com, www.ssrentacar.com Sheju Car Hire, Crossroads Complex, Llw, Tel: 0995 800 241, 0880 186 062, email: lamsonphiri@gmail.com 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 Skywave Car Rentals, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 759 196, 0999 958 152 / 0999 313 172 / 0999 345 558, 0888 958 152
60 www.theeyemw.com
Cont...
Business
www.theeyemw.com
1
Motor Vehicles
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, 0888 827 280. Lilongwe: Mai Aisha Trust Building, opp Crossroads, 0888 827 280 GARAGES BLANTYRE 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 Nissan Malawi - BT, Chileka Rd, Tel: 01 824 566. Lilongwe, Murray Rd, Tel: 01 753 646/644. Mzuzu, Tel: 01 303 071/72/073 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 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 ETC Agro Tractors & Implements LTD, Area 5, next to MA Motors, Tel: 0991 029 284, email: oeprations.mlw@etcgaro.com Cont.
62 www.theeyemw.com
Business
www.theeyemw.com
1
Motor Vehicles 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 North End Motors, situated at M1 Road, Biwi Triangle, opposite Technical college Lilongwe Tel: 01 727 780890/690, 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 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
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 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 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 Kwik Fit - Blantyre: Hannover Ave, Tel: 01 822 013, 0888 203 090. Lilongwe: Tel: 01 752 004. Mzuzu: Tel: 01 311 879, 0888 301 402, www.kwikfitmw.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 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 Cartrack, Bt, Tel: 01 880 695, 0999 563 939, 0888 829 875
64 www.theeyemw.com
They become sexually mature at an early age (7 months) and can give birth to several litters a year, hence the saying, “to breed like rabbits” or “to breed like bunnies”. It is, therefore, not surprising that rabbits and hares should become fertility symbols, or that their springtime mating antics should enter into Easter folklore. A point that is still bizarre is whether it should be Easter Hare or Easter Bunny. However, what is clear at the moment is that bunnies are the young rabbits. Therefore, a bunny is a rabbit and the two words are being used interchangeably. Probably, what should be made clear is that hares and rabbits are two different species although they belong to the same family of Leporidae. Despite their numerous differences, hares are characteristically distinguishable from rabbits by giving birth to precocial young thus fully furred and with eyes open versus the rabbits that have atricial young, thus born without fur and with eyes closed. The Easter Bunny tradition and its association with Easter Celebrations The origin of Easter bunny as point out earlier on is not clear since nobody knows how all this became part of Easter Observances. Since, everyone grew up associating Easter with a bunny who brings candy and eggs, no one questions how this legend came to be. Although rabbits don’t after all lay eggs, or deliver gifts, the Easter bunny is nonetheless a cherished holiday. Historically, however, it is popularly known that Easter bunny is a symbol of Easter that is well established in the Western culture. In ancient times, it was widely believed that the hare or rabbit was a hermaphrodite. The idea that a hare could reproduce without loss of virginity and that most of their babies are born in spring around Easter time led to an association with the Virgin Mary. Besides, bunnies and hares were signs of Good Luck and New Life. The Early Christians took over the meaning of New Life because it helped them remember Jesus being raised from the dead and having New Life. The Easter hare originally played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children were good or disobedient in behavior at the start of the season of Easter. The Easter Bunny Tradition as observed today in Western Culture The Easter Bunny tradition has, in recent years, become highly commercial, full of chocolate rabbits,
decorated Easter baskets, and colorful eggs. There is also the Easter Bunny, dropping off baskets of treats in the middle of the night to delight children everywhere on Easter morning. In legend, the bunny carries coloured eggs, candy and sometimes toys to the homes of children in a basket. The Easter Bunny hides eggs for children to find on Easter Morning. As such it was only the well-mannered children who received gifts of colored eggs in the nests that they made in their caps and bonnets before Easter. On the other hand eggs, like rabbits and hares, are fertility symbols of antiquity. Since birds lay eggs and rabbits and hares give birth to large litters in the early spring, these became symbols of the rising fertility of the earth at the Vernal Equinox. However, the question still remains, how did all the candy chicks, chocolate bunnies and dyed eggs become such a large part of the Easter Celebration? The integration comes from the story that Eostre, goddess of spring and fertility, found a freezing bird, immediately turned it into a rabbit so that its fur would cover it warm but the rabbit still laid eggs like a bird. The story further claims, the bunny, paints and decorates the eggs as a gift to Eostre to show his loyalty and love. It is, therefore, probably this story that marks the origin of the bunnies and birds having connection with the Easter Celebrations. Although the association of hares with Easter is silent in Africa, hares take enormous roles in the African folklore, myth and legend similar to the Western Culture. The hare is probably the most popular animal trickster featured in many stories, folklore and myths, which, in most cases are not only entertaining but also serve to teach a lesson as well, particularly of moral value and at other times of survival. This is similar to the motive of the Easter Bunny taking eggs only to those children with good behavior. Conclusion In the European folklore the “Easter Bunny” indeed is a hare. The Easter Bunny or the Easter Hare is the most popular Easter icon or symbol. According to the legend, the hare was the sacred beast of Eastre or Eostre. The belief is that Eostre had a hare companion who became the Easter Bunny. Hence, Easter Bunny has become the most favorite Easter symbol.
65
Flight Guides
66 70
www.theeyemw.com
68 72
www.theeyemw.com
Tours & Travel
INTERNATIONAL SKILLED MIGRATION, 16 Independance Drive, Blantyre, Tel: 0999 327 338, 0886 664 336, email: rachael@bonafidecertified.edu.au AIRLINES Ethiopian Airlines , Mantino Centre, Llw Tel: 01 776 004/308. 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-airlines.com. Sales & ticketing: Golden Peacock Shopping 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,
rodwellm@malawian-airlines.com. Chileka Airport, Tel: 0992 991 124, email: trevorm@malawian-airlines.com, joanc@malawian-airlines.com Proflight, email: lilongwe@proflight-zambia.com, www.flyzambia.com SAA - Blantyre: ground floor, Livingstone Towers, Glyn Jones Rd. Tel: 01 820 629/617 Lilongwe: Capital Hotel, Tel: 01 772 242, www.flysaa.com Sky Direct, Bt, Tel: 01 833 048 / 834 676, email: skydirect@africa-online.net AIRPORTS Chileka International Airport, Blantyre, Tel: 0111 692 231, Information: 0111 692 454 Kamuzu International Airport, Tel: 01 700 766 Air Cargo - H/O - Kamuzi Int. Airport: Tel: 01 700 834/31. Blantyre: Chileka International Airport, Tel: 01 692 115/635 BUSES AXA Coach Service - Blantyre: Tel: 01 820 100
Cont.
69 www.theeyemw.com
Tours & Travel 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 TOUR & SAFARI OPERATORS Africa Wild Truck & Tours, Mulanje, Tel: 0995 941 542, www.africawildtruck.com email: info@africawildtruck.com, African Gateaway Tours, Bt, Tel: 01 826 660/1 0884 458 469, 0999 429 829 African Style Tours & Travel, Alendo Hotel, Bt, Tel: 0881 610 017, 0995 815 857, email: africanstyle2015@gmail.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, 0999 497 354, email: reservations@cawsmw.com. Lilongwe: Area 43, The Gables, 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 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, H/O: Uta Waleza Complex, Kidney Cres’, Bt, Tel: 01 823 709, 0111 527 356, 0111 572 709, 0888 202 420, email: jamboafrica@africa-online.net, info@jambo-africa.com, enquiries@jambo-africa. com. Blantyre Town: SS Rent A Car Premis, Tel: 01 835 356, 0888 202 420, 0999 607 629,
email: jamboafrica@africa-online.net, naomi@jambo-africa.com, www.jambo-africa.com Kambuku Safaris, Llw, Tel: 0111 633 767, 0999 231 433, email: info@kambukumw.com Kayak Africa, Cape Maclear, Tel: 0999 942 661, email: letsgo@kayakafrica.com, www.kayakafrica.com Kiboko Safaris, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 751 226, 0999 878 685, www.kiboko-safaris.com email: enquiries@kiboko-safaris.com, Land & Lake Safaris, Area 3, 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: info@misukuexpeditionsmw.com, www.misukuexpeditions.com Malawian Style, Llw, Tel: 0111 746 449, email: info@malawianstyle.com www.malawianstyle.com Masomphenya Safaris, Blantyre, Tel: 0995 416 263 / 0995 121 460 Mlambe Adventure Safaris, Llw, Tel: 0999 113 389, 0881 492 883, email: info@mlambesafaris.com, mlambeadventuresafaris@gmail.com, www.mlambesafaris.com Nqobile Tours & Safaris, CFAO building, Mandala RD, Blantyre, Tel: 0999 944 842 email: nqobiletours.safaris@africa-online.net, www.nqobile-tours-safaris.com Nyasa Adventures, Bt, Tel: 0111 904 716, emai: bookings@nyassaadventures.com, www.nyasaadventures.com Orbit Tour & Travel, Area 3, Llw, Tel: 01 751 716/717/718/719 0888 822 736, email: orbittravel@africa-online.net 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 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
70 www.theeyemw.com
Tours & Travel
Ulendo Safaris, Area 10, Chilanga Dr, Llw, Tel: 01 794 555, email: info@ulendo.net, www.ulendo.net Ultimate Travel - Lilongwe: Umodzi Park, President Walmont Hotel, Tel: 01 776 066/407. Riverside Bld’, Old Town, Tel: 01727 044/043. Blantyre: Development House, Victory Ave’: 01 830 209/166, email: info@ultimatetravel.mw
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. Cont...
71 www.theeyemw.com
Travel & Tours
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 Fourseas Travel, Eagle Insurance premises, (Kristwick) Bt, Tel: 0888 868 300, 0993 720 933, email: info@fourseastravelmw.com Galaxy Travels, Blantyre: Galaxy House, Tel: 01 821 590 / 860, 0999 469 584, 0881 608 155, Lilongwe: Area 12, off Presidential Drive, Tel: 0888 610 618, 0993 061 076. Email: info@galaxytravelmw.com, www.galaxytravelmw.com Interocean Travel, Blantyre, Tel: 01 822 115/057. Limbe: Tel: 01 842 944 / 844 740 Journeys of Discovery, Area 10, llw (Ulendo Travel), Tel: 01 794 555, email: info@ulendo.net
Lloyds Travel, Fattima Arcade, Haille Selassie Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 831 215/6, 01 824 128, email: lloyds@globemw.net Maypravics World Tours, Unifreight Bld, Kenyatta Drive, Bt, Tel: 0211 722 094/095, email: info@maypravicsworldtours.com, www.maypavricsworldtours.com Midland Tours & Travel, HB House, Off Paul Kagame Rd, Llw, Tel: 01 752 250/251, 0999 110 934, email: info@midlandtravelmw.com Orbit Travel, Pakeeza Bld, Mandola Rd, Area 3, Llw, Tel: 01 751 716/717/718/719, 0888 822 736 SDV Travel, Cnr Makata & Maunde Rd, Blantyre, Tel: 01 879 871/872, email: travelbt@bollore.com Skylinks Travel Bureau - Blantyre: Hannover House, Independence Drive, Tel: 01 824 109 / 337, 01 822 137, 01 823 156. Lilongwe: ADL House, Tel: 01 770 518/893/318. 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: Umodzi Park, President Walmont Hotel, Tel: 01 776 066/407. Riverside Bld’, Old Town, Tel: 01727 044/043. Blantyre: Development House, Victory Ave’: 01 830 209/166, 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 INTERNATIONAL SKILLED MIGRATION, Tel: 0999 327 338, 0886 664 336, email: rachael@bonafidecertified.edu.au
72 www.theeyemw.com
Tours & Travel
www.theeyemw.com
73 75
National Parks Another relic of early inhabitants of the area is a collection of rock art. This is a group of paintings made thousands of years ago using indigenous painting materials and skills that can be seen in caves, till this day!
Citizens - Adult - $1 Citizens - Children under 12 - Free Resident - Adults - $7 Resident - Children under 12 - Free International - Adult - $10 International - Children under 12 - Free Vehicle entry fee - MK750 - MK1250
All these works of our early ancestors are present in the Solonje area, in the west of the park close to the Zambian border. Miondwe Wildlife Camp is the nearest park station to these treasures. For climbers, Miondwe, Wang’ombe Rumen, Singwe and Chipiri Hills provide a perfect opportunity to stretch a few muscles! Lake Malawi National Park This, the world’s first freshwater National Park and a World Heritage Site, is within the Nankumba peninsula, where the lake breaks into two arms.
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.Driving to the park through fields of tobacco, maize, groundnuts also provides an exciting contrast to the city noise that you leave behind.
Cape Maclear is the most well known for tourism part of the park but Maleri Islands, Nkhudzi Hills and Nkhudzi Spit, Mwenya Hills and Monkey Bay as well as Thumbi East are also beautiful locations within the park. 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 cichlids are more abundant and varied here than anywhere else in the world. Boats are available for hire and the fish will feed directly from the hand.
Apart from the game and birds, the park contains evidence of the tools that were used by early inhabitants of the area probably dating back to the Iron Age. These come in form of iron smelting kilns which, despite minimal protection from agents of weather, still stand today!
74 www.theeyemw.com
National Parks 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 Livingstone’s suni, bushbuck and impala. Baboon, vervet and blue monkeys, bush-baby, warthog, bush pig and buffalo are also seen in the park.
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. There is a lot to do for the tourist in Lake Malawi National Park. These include, sunset boat rides, snorkelling, scuba diving, bicycle rides through the village or up the hilly road, swimming, going on traditional fishing trips on dugouts with the locals, learning how to prepare traditional meals and many others….the local guides will brief you about all this! Hiking on the park’s many hills will be an experience you would not forget. The park also has cultural and historical sites like the first Livingstonia Mission site by Scottish Missionaries and their grave site, Mwala wa Mphini (the Rock with natural tattoos),the cross painting, Otter point and the Ilala ship yard at Monkey Bay, where Malawi’s oldest sailing ship starts its journeys up north and back. 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.
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. Game viewing can be done on foot using either guides from Nyala Lodge or scouts from the Lengwe National Park office. Liwonde National Park Situated in the central area of Malawi, this 548km2 National Park managed by African Parks in partnership with Department of National Parks and Wildlife is 2 hours from Blantyre and 4 hours from Lilongwe. Visitors may enjoy self-drive game drives around several tourist roads, some of which are only accessible during the dry season. For visitors wanting to find out a little more about the park there are also community guides to guide you around the park for hire at the main gate. The main gate also boasts a small but unique curio shop Cont.
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
75 www.theeyemw.com
National Parks 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. Nyika is wonderful for trekking, with the route from Chilinda in the centre of the park to Livingstonia Mission and then eventually to the lake at Chitimba!
which stocks predominantly local Malawian crafts and artisanal confectionery. Soft drinks, waters and a few selected snacks may also be purchased from the shop. Liwonde has a small but vibrant landscape of dense cathedral mopane woodlands, lagoons and fertile floodplains dotted with palms and is home to large animal populations which include elephant, black rhino, hippo, buffalo, cheetah, lion, waterbuck, hartebeest, eland, sable and zebra. There are over 400 species of birds including Ground hornbills, Pel’s fishing owls, Boehms bee-eaters, Livingstone’s flycatcher and Lillian’s lovebirds.
A number of other walking trails are also possible just within the plateau, ranging in length from a night to three nights long. Mountain biking, walking and driving day safaris, as well as more conventional 4x4 excursions are available. 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 bush pig. Elephants and buffalo usually keep to the lower ground on the northern edge of the park but elephants have been seen on the high plateau, on a number of occasions.
Liwonde has a variety of accommodation options to suit everyone’s budget and style. For accommodation inside the park one may choose between Central African Wilderness Safaris; Mvuu Lodge & Camp or Robin Pope Safaris; Kuthengo Lodge. Fenced within Liwonde but situated along the southern boundary options are either Liwonde Safaris Camp, Bushman’s Baobab or Kuchiri Lodge. For more details see accommodation section.
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. There is such a lot to see and do in the vast park: waterfalls, a Neolithic rock shelter, trout fishing and even a ‘magic lake’ are just some of the attractions. There is an airstrip for fly-in safaris.
Liwonde also has an Environmental Education Centre. The center contains an open style thatched room dining and classroom area and can accommodate up to 36 people comfortably in 6 rooms. For more details about Liwonde National Park please visit www.african-parks.org or email liwonde@africanparks.org
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.
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 plateau which is essentially a granitic dome and its
76 www.theeyemw.com
Wildlife Reserves of a plethora of migratory birds including skimmers and the beautiful rock pratincole. Majete is the perfect park in which to explore all year round. Visitors may opt to self-drive or select a multitude of guided options such as; bush walks, drives, boat cruises along the Shire river, local community tours, as well as a behind the scenes tour. Visitors may also hire one of the community guides to accompany them in their own vehicle as well. Other attractions include viewing hides, water holes and picnic sites.
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. Majete Wildlife Reserve Majete Wildlife Reserve is nestled in the southwestern part of Malawi. Majete is the result of a success story of resurgence and restoration. In 2003 African Parks entered into partnership with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife to manage this reserve in order to restore it back to its former pristine glory. A short 1 ½ hour’s drive from Blantyre takes you too this 700 km2 tract of pristine miombo woodlands in the west, dry savannah in the east and thickets along the riverbanks. Completely devoid of any wildlife prior to 2003, Majete now boasts healthy populations of elephant, black rhino, sable, eland, zebra, hartebeest, lion, leopard and other more common antelope species. Over 300 bird species may be found in the park and from July to November the reserve witnesses the arrival
There are numerous accommodation options around the park but for those wanting accommodation inside the park guests may choose from Thawale Tented Lodge now operated by the Sunbird hotel chain, Mkulumadzi Lodge run by Robin Pope Safaris as well as a community-run campsite. The latter is equipped with a thatched bar and dining space, barbeque area, toilets and hot solar showers. All revenue goes directly to the communities running it. Other tourist facilities include a curio shop, Environment Education Centre and a swimming pool next to the Mwembezi restaurant which overlooks a water hole where animals come to drink A variety of Malawian and western cuisine is served. For more information on Majete Wildlife Reserve please visit www.african-parks.org or email majete@africanparks.org Mwabvi Wildlife Reserve The Mwabvi Wildlife Reserve, located at the southernmost tip of Malawi, is 135sq 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 Mopani woodlands, Mwabvi is an oasis of tranquility. Wildlife includes kudu, buffalo, impala, warthogs, sable, 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 and Migudu picnic sites. For more info contact wehlingsk@gmail.com
77 www.theeyemw.com
Wildlife Reserves simple self-catering and camping to luxury 5-star treatment. Please visit the respective Lodge websites for more details regarding accommodation. Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve does not offer any tourists transfers between the main gate, lodges or any game drives. Tourists are asked to please arrange directly with any of the two lodges within the wildlife reserve. For more information on Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve please visit www.african-parks.org or email nkhotakota@africanparks.org 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. Cont... Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve Nestled beneath the evergreen Montane forest on Chipata Mountain is Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, one of Malawi’s largest and oldest reserves, now managed by African Parks in partnership with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife. Just 3 hour’s drive from Lilongwe this vast network of rivers weav their way through wooded hills, nourishing the dense miombo forests, dambos and riverine vegetation. The 1,800 km² landscape stretches from the Great Rift Valley to within a few kilometers of Lake Malawi’s shore. With more than 280 bird species including half-collared Kingfishers, African finfoot and palmnut vultures all make Nkhotakota one of Malawi’s most important birding areas. The park is also home to elephant, sable, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, impala, zebra, roan, warthog and leopard, many of which can be seen within the 78 000 ha fenced sanctuary. The park is a must for any walking enthusiast as it offers spectacular scenery and views from peaks across the reserve and adventurous walking along the rivers. Day visitor facilities will continue to be improved as the reserve develops. Although access to the reserve and lodges is possible with saloon cars during the dry season any of the game drive trails within the reserve needs to be in a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Guests wishing to be accommodated in the park may choose to stay at either Bua River lodge or Tongole lodge. Both lodges offer a wide variety of accommodation types. You may choose from
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 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. Just outside the reserve is the community-owned Chigwere Cultural Lodge, an initiative by the community under the guidance of the Department of Parks and Wildlife. The intention is to make sure communities take part in the tourism activities in the area to ensure that they economically benefit from eco-tourism. At the cultural lodge tourists experience the true rural life of Kazuni. Traditional dances, food, and all other ways of life in Malawi’s rural north are available at this village. Access to the reserve is largely by road either from Mzuzu, the Northern city of Malawi or from Tanzania, passing through Rumphi District Headquarters or from Nyika National Park. Visitors can also fly in through the grass surfaced landing strip, for lighter aircraft.
78 www.theeyemw.com
Wildlife Reserves roaming wildlife, with large mammals such as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, sable, kudu and impala through to primates, reptiles and hundreds of bird species. There are no large predators or dangerous game in Kuti, so you can explore and take in your surroundings at your own pace on foot or by bike, without the need for a vehicle or scout. Enjoy watching wildlife and birds with a cold beer, soft drink or MGT on our Sunset Deck before having dinner at our restaurant at Landirani. Kuti Wildlife Reserve is an eco lodge; we have accommodation for every budget from camping to luxury bush villas. Gate fees are low (850/450 for Malawians, 3000/1500 Residents, 5000/2500 Tourists) and as a not-for-profit organisation, all the revenue generated goes back into the park and helps to fund community projects. There is a fully trained wildlife scout team, which perseveres to protect the reserve with anti-poaching techniques and patrols. 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 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: info@llwc.org, www.lilongwewildlife.org for more information or call 0881 788 999.
t’s an exciting time at Kuti with construction of a new reception/dining area and a new volunteer’s centre! Wifi is now available at our new reception area and our menu is online to order food in advance in case you are in a hurry. For bookings info@kuti-malawi.org or 0997334863 – more information on www.kuti-malawi.org 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.
Kuti Wildlife Reserve Kuti Wildlife Reserve is a stunning 2000 hectare reserve located close to Salima, less than 1,5hrs from Lilongwe and half an hour from the lake. Set up as a wildlife reserve in 2005, Kuti aims to protect the habitats and wildlife within the reserve. The reserve is a haven to a huge variety of free-
79 www.theeyemw.com
Map of Malawi
80 www.theeyemw.com
Business
www.theeyemw.com
1
Accommodation
$ Guide based on a standard double room rate: $= 0-$30; $$= $31-$60; $$$= $61-$100; $$$$= $100+
HOTELS / LODGES / GUEST HOUSES FOR UPDATE PURPOSES, PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU OFFER CAPMING/DORMS/HOTEL OR ARE A LODGE WHERE NECESSARY (C-CAMPIMG, D-DORMS, L-LODGE, H-HOTEL) BALAKA Catholic Womens Association, Tel: 0999 104 427, 0888 318 603 Zuc Lodge, Tel: 0888 300 478 / 0881 700 045 BLANTYRE Adventist Guest House ($$ b&b), Robbins Rd, Kabula, Tel: 01 823 614 Afro Motel: next to Wenela bus station, Tel: 01 830 570 Alendo Hotel, Chilembwe Rd, Tel: 01 821 866, email: reception.alendo@gmail.com 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: 01 832 513, 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 ($$ b&b), Wenela, Tel: 01 834 460 Blue Lagoon Lodge, Newlands, Tel: 0111 657 243, 0888 783 013, 0888 868 236 Casa Mia (L), Kabula, Bt, Tel: 0111 915 559, 0999 965 850, email: casamia@africa-online.net Cedar Place (L), Namiwawa, Blantyre, Tel; 01 832 955, 0995 246 518, email: bookings@cedarplace.mw, www.cedarplace.mw Chichiri Lodge ($ b&b), near Independence Arch, Tel: 01 872 365, 0888 866 893, Chilembwe Lodge ($$$ b&b), town, Tel: 01 824 688/49, 01 821 976, email: info@chilembwelodge.com, Doogle’s (D, L), Wenela, Tel: 0994 646 696, 0882 909 864, email: reservations@dooglesmalawi.com, www. dooglesmalawi.com 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, email: info@goldcardlodge.com 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 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 965 790, email: info@leslielodge.com, www.leslielodge.com Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference, Robins Rd, Tel: 01 830 069, 01 822 969, 0212 957 549, 0997 915 519, email: reservations@malawisunhotel.com Malawi Sun Express, Sanjika Rd, Tel: 0212 824 808, 0999 360 480, email: express@malawisunhotel.com
82 www.theeyemw.com
Accommodation
NCMI Base camp, Tel: 0995 619 326, 0888 914 141,email: ncmibase@gmail.com Niyasu Lodge, Off Chiomoni Rd, Namiwawa, Tel: 0111 620 087, 0999 952 140, 0881 381 599, email: niyasulodge@gmail.com, www.niyasulodge.net The Usual Place @ Mount Pleasant Inn ($$$$ b&b) Mount Pleasant, Tel: 01 878 188 / 876 366 / 870 177, 0888 829 326, 0999 829 326 www.mpiblantyre.com Nali Executive Lodge ($ b&b), Limbe, Tel: 01 843 603 / 607 399, 0999 960 940 email: nali@africa-online.net Palm Valley Lodge, Chigumula, Tel: 0997 359 950, 0997 405 206, 0881 823 603, email: info@palmvalleylodge.com, www.palmvalleylodge.com Pedro’s Grill & Lodge, Sunnyside, Tel: 01 833 430, 01 822 544, 0888 842 670, 0993 121 822, www.pedroslodge.com email: pedros@africa-online.net
Protea Hotel Ryalls ($$$$ b&b), 2 Hannover Ave, Tel: 01 820 955, email: ryalls@proteamalawi.com, www.proteahotels.com/ryalls Serendib Suites, Namiwawa, Tel: 0111 910 444, 0212 400 400 / 401, email: serendib@globemw.net, www.serendibhotel.com Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel ($$$$ b&b), top of Victoria Ave, Tel: 01 820 588, email: mountsoche@sunbirdmalawi.com, www.sunbirdmalawi.com The Casa Latina, Namiwawa, Tel: 0998 111 429, email: casalatinamalawi@gmail.com The Grand Suits ($$), Kanjedza, Tel: 0991 686 339, email: thegrandsuites@gmail.com, www.tgs.mw Vicky Motel, Lunzu, Tel: 0998 081 731, 0888 975 688, email: vickymotelmw@yahoo.com Cont...
83 www.theeyemw.com
Accommodation
$ Guide based on a standard double room rate: $= 0-$30; $$= $31-$60; $$$= $61-$100; $$$$= $100+
Villa 33 ($$$ 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
Chembe Eagle’s Nest ($-$$$$, C, L-b&b), Tel: 0999 966 507, 0888 714 760, 0991 043 538 email: enquiries@chembenest.com, www.chembenest.com Domwe Island (C, L), contact Kayak Africa, Tel: 0999 942 661, www.kayakafrica.com email: letsgo@kayakafrica.com, Fat Monkeys ($ - $$$, C, D, L), Tel: 0992 246 114, 0881 635 111, email: fatmonkeys@africa-online.net Gecko Lounge ($ - $$$, D, L), Tel: 0999 787 322 email: geckolounge.bookings@gmail.com, www.geckolounge.net Funky Cichlid, Tel: 0999 969 076, email: thefunkycichlid@malawianstyle.com, www.thefunkycichlid.com Indaba Lodge (C, D, L), 0998 418 300, email: indabalodgecapemaclear@gmail.com Joe’s Annex (Cottage), Tel: 0999 269 221, email: jkamanje@googlemail.com
CAPE MACLEAR Annies Lodge, Tel: 0997 364 959, email: capemaclear@annieslodge.com, www.annieslodge.com Cape Maclear EcoLodge (C, L), Tel: 0999 140 905, www.heeedmalawi.net email: heeedchembe@gmail.com Cape Mac Lodge ($$$ b&b), Tel: 0999 621 279, www.capemaclodge.com email: rogerl@africa-online.net,
84 www.theeyemw.com
Accommodation
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 Pumulani, Robin Pope Safaris, Tel: 01 795 483 / 794 491, email; info@robinpopesafaris.net, www.robinpopesafaris.net Cont...
85 www.theeyemw.com
Accommodation
$ Guide based on a standard double room rate: $= 0-$30; $$= $31-$60; $$$= $61-$100; $$$$= $100+
Thumbi View Lodge (formerly Stevens Lodge) (C, L), Tel: 0997 463 054 / 0998 599 005, email: info@thumbiviewlodge.com, www.thumbiviewlodge.com Warm Heart, Tel: 0993 405 681, email: kay@warmheartadventures.com
Kande Horse Trails, Chinteche, Tel: 0888 500 416, email: kandehorse@gmail.com La Exotica (C, L-$ & b&b), Tel: 0888 879 357, 0999 185 676 Makuzi Beach ($$$ f/b), Tel: 0999 283 980, 0888 774 393, www.makuzibeachlodge.com email: info@makuzibeachlodge.com, Mbamba Beach Private Lodge ($$$ +), Tel: 0995 441 278/9, email: mbambabeach@hotmail.com, www.mbambabeachmalawi.com Sambani Lodge ($ b&b), Tel: 0111 990 011, 0888 713 857, email: sambanilodge@yahoo.com, www.sambanilodge.com Sunga - Moyo (C, L), Tel: 0999 964 052, 0999 964 053, 0111 929 130, email: sunga-moyo@webmail.mw www.sunga-moyo.com
CHINTHECHE Beachin’ Bungalow, Tel: 0998 324 904, 0885 767 572, email: africaboy33@yahoo.com Chigumbuli Cottages ($, b&b) On beach front 300m off M5 Road Tel: 0111 930 490, 0991 457 275, 0998 622 220 email: chigumbuli@gmail.com Chintheche Inn ($$$ b&b), Tel: 0888 729 842, 0111 771 393/153, email: reservations@cawsmw.com, www.cawsmw.com Kachere Kastle, Tel: 0993 809 321, email: kacherekastle@hotmail.com, www.kacherekastle.com Kande Beach (C, L), Tel: 0888 263 500, 0999 863 500, email: reservations@kandebeach.com, www.kandebeach.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: info@hakunamatatacamp.com, www.hakunamatatacamp.com
86 www.theeyemw.com
Accommodation
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 ($$ b&b), Tel: 01 382 228, 0888 872 579, 0999 369 480 CHIZUMULU ISLAND Wakwenda Retreat, (bad signal if no ans’ pls text), transfers by Ilalla: Sat, from Monkey Bay, Tue; from Nkhatabay, Tel: 0999 348 415, email: chizinick@gmail.com DEDZA Dedza Pottery Lodge ($$), Tel: 0111 752 367, 0888 853 425, 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 ($$ b&b s/contained), Tel: 0888 307 698 / 0881 435 750, email: katayalodge@gmail.com M5 Lodge, Tel: 0111 295 395, 0884 647 343, email: them5lodge@gmail.com Ngala Lodge, ($$$ d,b &b), Tel: 0999 075 566, 0999 340 369, 0888 192 003 email: info@ngalabeach.com, www.ngalabeach.com
KASUNGU Chikho Hotel, Tel: 01 253 844/845, 0888 449 447, 0884 605 145 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 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.flojamalawi.nl 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: 0111 945 789/383, 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: enquiries@mangodrift.com, www.mangodrift.com Ulisa Bay Lodge ($$ + D), Tel: 0994 748 707, 0995 480 332, email: ulisabaylodge@gmail.com, www.ulisabaylodge.com
87 www.theeyemw.com
Accommodation
$ Guide based on a standard double room rate: $= 0-$30; $$= $31-$60; $$$= $61-$100; $$$$= $100+
Capital City Motel ($$$$ b&b), City Centre, Tel: 01 774 911, 0888 891 396 Cluny Lodge ($$$$ b&b), Area 9, Tel: 01 751 633, 0888 764 805, www.clunylodge.net email: bev.taale@africa-online.net Crossroads Hotel ($$$$ b&b), Old Town, Tel: 01 750 444/333, 0888 513 096/015/110/099, email: central-reservations1@crossroadshotel.net Crystal Lodge ($), Malangalanga Rd, opp Old Town main market, Tel: 01 724 867 / 754 740, email: info@intermedmw.com Dzalanyama Forest Lodge, 60 kms SW of Lilongwe, Tel: 01 757 120 / 754 303, email: info@landlake.net Eden Estates Lodge, Tel: 0994 165 758, 0211 822 822, email: info@edenestates.com, www.edenestates.com Golden Peacock Resthouse, Area 3, Tel: 01 756 632 / 751 353, 0888 824 532, 0995 809 991, email: goldenpeacock@globemw.net
LILONGWE Africa House (L), Area 43, Tel: 01 795 246, 0999 828 687, email: reservations@africahousemalawi.com www.africahousemalawi.com Annie’s Lodge ($$$ b&b), Area 10, Tel: 01 794 572, email: lilongwe@annieslodge.com Annie’s Lodge ($$ b&b), Area 47, Tel: 01 762 163, www.annieslodge.com email: lilongwe@annieslodge.com, Barefoot Lodge & Tented Camp, 10 kms from Mchinji Roundabout, Tel: 0993 879 057, 0999 387 740, email: enquiries@barefoot-safaris.com www.barefoot-safaris.com Burley House (L), Area 43, Tel: 01 794 625 / 645, email: reservations@ulendo.net, www.ulendo.net Bridge View Hotel ($$$), Behind GAME Store, Old Town, Tel: 01 757 666 / 757 635, 0993 363 666, email: bridgeviewhotel@gmail.com www.bridgeviewhotelmw.com
88 www.theeyemw.com
Accommodation Hermitage Lodge ($), Area 9, Tel: 0995 691 982, email: thehermitagemw@gmail.com, www.hermitagemalawi.com Heuglin’s Lodge, 5 minutes from City Centre, Tel: 01 771 393/153, email: m2@cawsmw.com, www.cawsmw.com 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 ($$), heart of town, Tel: 01 751 226, 0999 838 485, www.kibokohotel.com email: reservations@kibokohotel.com Kims Koreana Lodge, 4km from town, before Bunda turn off, Tel: 0111 920 251, 0999 211 251, 0999 238 045 email: kimskoreanalodge@hotmail.com Kuka Executive Lodges ($$ b&b), Area 43, off Blantyre St. Tel: 01 794 763, email: kukalodge@sdnp.org.mw Kumbali Country Lodge ($$$$ b&b), Area 44, Capital Hill Dairy Farm, Tel: 0999 963 402, email: kumbali@kumbalilodge.com, www.kumbalilodge.com + FB Latitude 13o (L), Area 43/60, Mphonongo Str, Tel: 01 795 965, 0996 403 159, email: 13@thelatitudehotels.com, reservations@thelatitudehotels.com, www.thelatitudehotels.com Lingadzi Inn ($$$ b&b), Chilambula Rd, Tel: 01 754 143, 0882 847 800, email: lingaziinn.mit@gmail.com
Mabuya Camp (backpackers camp), short walk from Old Town, Tel: 0998 418 749, email: info@mabuyacamp.com, www.mabuyacamp.com Madidi Lodge, behind crossroads complex, Tel: 01 752 661, 0888 607 169, email: info@madidi-lodge.com, www.madidi-lodge.com
89 www.theeyemw.com
Accommodation
$ Guide based on a standard double room rate: $= 0-$30; $$= $31-$60; $$$= $61-$100; $$$$= $100+
Mafumu ($$$, H), Area 3, Cnr Barron Ave. Tel: 01 750 982, 0994 186 214, email: 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 ($$$$ b&b), City Centre, Tel: 01 778 574, 01 774 786 email: phpacifichotel@gmail.com Pine Lodge, Area 6, Tel: 0111 922 806 / 920 077, 0888 345 070, 0992 771 914, email: pinelodge@malawi.net Platinum Suites Hotel, Area 12, off Presidential Way, Tel: 0999 742 897, 0888 837 044, 0881 930 471, email: platinumshl@gmail.com President Walmont, Umodzi Park, Tel: 01 789 888, www.umodzipark.co.mw Renaissance Lodge, Lilongwe-Mchinji rd, email: renaissance@renaissancelodge.net Safara House ($$$ b$b), Tel: 0991 545 526, email: info@safarahouse.com, www.safarahouse.com Sheila’s Lodge ($$ b&b), Tel: 01 794 010, 0996 126 854, email: sheilaslodge@yahoo.com, www.sheilaslodge.com Simama Hotels, Area 1, Tel: 0111 725 830/832 Sogecoa Golden Peacock Hotel, Area 13, Tel: 01 776 666/8, 0992 151 911 / 0995 602 898, email: goldenpeacockhotelmw@gmail.com Sol Farm, Mchinji Rd, Tel: 0999 950 093, email: solfarmmw@gmail.com Sunbird Capital ($$$$ b&b), Tel: 01 773 388, email: capital@sunbirdmalawi.com, www.sunbird-hotels-malawi.com Sunbird Lilongwe ($$$$ b&b), Old Town, Tel: 01 756 333, email: lilongwehotel@sunbirdmalawi.com Sunset Lodge ($), off Kamuzu Procession Rd, opp entrance of Bwaila (Bottom) hospital, Tel: 01 724 718/770, 0999 596 555, 0888 183 239, email: sunsetlodge@globemw.net The Executive Lodge, Area 47, near African Bible College. Tel: 01 761 357/465, 0888 829 950 The Garden Lodge, Area 10, Tel: 01 206 283, 0888 828 731, email: gardenlodge@gmail.com Titanic Offshore Lodge ($$ b&b), Area 43, Tel: 01 794 412, 0999 899 500, email: titaniclodge@gmail.com Ufulu Gardens Hotel ($$$ b&b), Ufulu str. Area 43, Tel: 01 794 060/079, www.ufulugardens.mw
email: reservations@ufulugardens.mw Wamkulu Hotel ($$$$ b&b), Area 12, Tel: 01 776 764, 0999 372 928/405 855 , email: wamkulupalace@wamkuluhotels.com, www.wamkuluhotels.com Welcome Lodge, Area 3, Tel: 0993 599 654, 0888 121 205, email: welcomelodgellw@gmail.com Wendel’s Guest House ($$$$ b&b), Area 12, Tel: 01 770 237 / 771 771, 0999 940 167 / 0999 964 167, email: wendels@africa-online.net, www.wendelslodge.com LIVINGSTONIA Lukwe Eco Camp (C, L), Tel: 0999 434 985, email: info@lukwe.com, www.lukwe.com The Mushroom Farm (C, L), Livingstonia, Tel: 0999 652 485, email: themushroomfarmmalawi@gmail.com, www.themushroomfarmmalawi.com LIWONDE NATIONAL PARKHippo View Lodge ($$ 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, 0992 813 240, email: liwondesafaricamp@gmail.com www.liwondesafaricamp.com Mawila Lodge, Tel: 0888 535 866, 0995 428 757, email: mawilalodge@gmail.com Mvuu Lodge & Camp ($$$$ f/b), Tel: 01 771 393/153, email: reservations@cawsmw.com, www.cawsmw.com MAJETE WILDLIFE RESERVE Mkulumadzi, (L), Robin Pope Safaris, Tel: 01 795 483 / 794 491 email; info@robinpopesafaris.net, www.robinpopesafaris.net Thawale Lodge ($$$ f/b, p/p), Community Camp Site ($), Chikwawa, Tel: 0999 965 021, 0999 521 741, email: thawale@sunbirdmalawi.com, www.african-parks.org MANGOCHI Andrews Hotel ($$ b&b), 50kms N of Mangochi, Tel: 01 598 072 / 755 186, 0999 941 264 / 0999 265 024.
90 www.theeyemw.com
Accommodation
Makokola Retreat ($$$$ b&b), Tel: 01 580 244/445/469, email: reservations@makokola.com, www.makokola.com Mulangeni Holiday Resort ($$), Tel: 01 580 698/200/201, email: mulangeni@globemw.net / mulangeniholidayresort@yahoo.com Nanchengwa lodge ($$-$), Tel: 0999 274 696, 0888 474 079, 0880 551 111 email: ryan@nanchengwa.com Palm Beach ($$, C, L), Tel: 0999 943 050, email: info@palmbeach-lakemalawi.com, www.palmbeach-lakemalawi.com 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 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 ($$$$ b&b), Tel: 01 580 444 / 654 / 262 / 619, 0888 965 123 email: nkopola@sunbirdmalawi.com, www.sunbirdmalawi.com Sun ‘n’ Sand (H), 31 kms north of Mangochi, Tel: 01 598 069, 01 598 145/150, 0999/888 835 986 email: reservation@sunnsandmw.com, www.sunnsand-malawi.com Villa Tafika Lodge, Tel: 01 593 544 / 0111 759 657 / 0111 573 326. email: info@villatafika.com, www.villatafika.com Welliville Lodge ($ b&b), Tel: 01 594 600, 0888 324 118, email: willievillie100@yahoo.com MONKEY BAY Alcon Cottages (L), opp’ Cape Maclear turn off, Tel: 0999 951 301, 0888 104 257, email: alcon@africa-online.net Kwacha Cottage (C), Tel: 0992 099 150, email: tanya@jamieson-fisher.com Madzi Kuwala (Cottage), Namakoma Bay, Tel: 01 794 555, email: reservations@ulendo.net, www.madzikuwala.com Cont...
91 www.theeyemw.com
Accommodation
$ Guide based on a standard double room rate: $= 0-$30; $$= $31-$60; $$$= $61-$100; $$$$= $100+
Mufasa ($, C, D), Tel: 0996 143 596, 0993 080 057, email: mufasamonkeyb@gmail.com, www.mufasaecolodge.com Nkhudzi Lodge, 45kms from Mangochi), Tel: 01 599 411, 0999 386 669, email: nkhuzilodge@yahoo.com Norman Carr Cottage ($$$$ f/b), Tel: 0999 207 506, 0888 355 357, email: taffy@africa-online.net, www.normancarrcottage.com Norman Carr Chikulu, Eastern Shore Lake Malawi, Tel: 0888 355 357, 0999 562 338, www.normancarrchikulu.com Pacharo Lodge, Tel: 0999 958 558, 0999 592 111, 0888 160 074, email: rjooma2014@gmail.com Shambala Lodge, (Nkhudi Bay), Tel: 0999 824 283, email: shambala@yahoo.com, rainer.franzel@yahoo.com MULANJE / THYOLO & SURROUNDS Africa Wild Truck & Tours, Tel: 0995 941 542, email: info@africawildtruck.com, www.africawildtruck.com CCAP Likhubula House ($), 11 kms from Chitakale, off Phalombe Rd, Tel: 0111 940 791/918 257, 0888 672 164, 0888 863 632, 0881 188 887, email: likhubula@malawi.net Likhubula Forest Lodge, Tel: 0999 220 560, 0884 079 890, email: likhubula@africa-online.net, www.cholemalawi.com Huntingdon House & Chawani Bungalow, Satemwa Tea Estates, Tel: 0212 260 017, 0882 599 717, 0993 121 854, email: accommodation@satemwa.com, www.huntingdon-malawi.com Game Haven ($$$$ b&b), Thyolo Rd, 14 kms from Blantyre, Tel: 0999 971 287/8, email: info@gamehavenmw.com, www.gamehavenmw.com Hapuwani (H) Tel: 0999 750 260, 01 466 728, email: hapuwani@gmail.com, www.hapuwani.com Kara O’Mula Country Lodge, Tel: 01 466 515/6, 0999 286 423, 0999 466 500 email: j.katangwe@karaomula.com, www.karaomula.com Madalo Guest Hs’, Tel: 0884 260 099, email: jmalonda@yahoo.com, www.madalohousemalawi.com
Mulanje View Motel, Tel: 01 466 348/280, 0888 856 393 Nali Motel, Luchenza, Tel: 01 476 244, 0999 960 940, email: nali@africa-online.net Thuchila Tourist Lodge, Phalombe, 30mins from Mulanje, Tel: 0888 750 754 / 0884 190 358, email: thuchilatouristlodge@africa-online.net, www.thuchilatouristlodge.com MWABVI Migudu Campsite,Tel: 0111 945 455, www.mwct.org.za / www.volunteerafrica.org.za Njati Lodge, Tel: 0111 945 455, www.mwct.org.za / www.volunteerafrica.org.za MZIMBA Luwawa Forest Lodge ($$ b&b), Viphya Mountains, Tel: 0999 512 645, email: luwawalodge@yahoo.com www.luwawaforestlodge.net Mame Motel ($), Tel: 0111 342 327 MZUZU Chatonda Lodge (SS), Tel: 0993 735 553, 0884 084 844, 0111 938 605, email: chatondalodge@gmail.com Dunduzu Lodge ($ 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 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
92 www.theeyemw.com
Accommodation Ilala Crest Lodge ($$ b&b), Tel: 01 311 834, 0888 894 196, email: info@ilalacrestlodge.com, wwwilalacrestlodge.com Kavuzi Scout Camp, 12km fro Mzuzu on Nkhatabay rd, Tel: 0995 651 136, 0882 965 901, email: kavuzicamptrust@gmail.com, www.campingmalawi.com Lake View Ridge Resort, Tel: 0999 359 638, 0888 359 638, email: lakeviewridgeresortmzuzu@gmail.com Luwinga Lodge ($$ b&b), Tel: 01 320 563, 0888 451 875, 0888 826 077. 0995 330 710 email: luwingalodge@gmail.com Macondo Camp, Tel: 0991 792 311, email: info@macondocamp.com, www.macondocamp.com Mimosa Court Hotel ($ b&b), Tel: 01 312 608, email: mimosacourt.reception@gmail.com Moni Lodge ($$ b&b), Tel: 0111 930 876 / 990 303, 0888 734 439 Mzoozoozoo (Backpackers, $), Tel: 0888 864 493, 0999 957 421 Mzuzu Lodge ($$ b&b), Tel: 01 310 097, email: mzuzulodge@gmail.com Pine Tree Lodge, Tel: 0995 634 395 / 0884 439 606, email: pinetreesmzuzu@gmail.com Sunbird Mzuzu Hotel ($$$ b&b), Tel: 01 310 622 / 312 852/585, email: mzuzuhotel@sunbirdmalawi.com Umunthu Camp (b&b), Tell: 0992 417 916, 0881 980 019, Email: umunthucamp@gmail.com NCHALO & CHIKHWAWA (Nr BT) Fishermans Rest ($$ 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, email: lapson2002@sdnp.org.mw Ng’ona Lodge, Chikhwawa, opp Majete Game Reserve, Tel: 0999 216 398 email: ngonalodge@gmail.com Nchalo Sports Club, pls call in advance and check availability, Tel: 01 425 357/200, email: bfehrenbach@illovo.co.za NKHOTAKOTA Bua River Lodge, (bad signal if no ans’ pls text), Tel: 0995 476 887, 0885 181 834, email: buariverlodge@gmail.com, www.buariverlodge.com
Chris’ Cottage ($ S/C), next to pottery, Tel: 0999 263 325, 0888 843 973, email: ulisabaylodge@gmail.com Fish Eagle Bay Lodge ($$), Tel: 853 962, email: fisheaglebay@gmail.com, www.fisheaglebay.com Kachenga Bush Camp (inside Reserve), Tel: 0999 055 778, 0999 489 392, email: lodge@tongole.com, Nkhotakota Pottery & Lodge ($), 15 kms south of Nkhotakota town, Tel: 0884 581 098, 0999 380 105, email: nkhotakotapottery@africa-online.net, Nkhotakota Safari Lodge ($$), 13kms south of Nkhotakota town, Tel: 0884 170 682, email: nkhotakotasafarilodge@gmail.com Sitima Inn, Tel: 0999 260 005, email: sitimainn@gmail.com, www.sitimainn.com Tongole Wilderness Lodge (inside Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve), Old Town Mall, Llw, Tel: 0111 209 194, 0991 337 681, email: lodge@tongole.com, www.tongole.com
www.theeyemw.com
93 101
Accommodation
$ Guide based on a standard double room rate: $= 0-$30; $$= $31-$60; $$$= $61-$100; $$$$= $100+
NKHATA BAY & AREA Aqua Africa, Nkhata Bay, Tel: 0999 921 418, email: divemalawi@gmail.com, www.aquaafrica.co.uk Butterfly Space, Tel: 0999 156 335 / 0999 265 065, email: josie.redmonds@gmail.com, blondieleap@hotmail.com, www.butterfly-space.com CBR Resort, Tel: 0111 352 286, 0111 990 312. Mayoka Village ($), Tel: 0111 994 025, 0999 268 595, email: mayokavillage@yahoo.co.uk Njaya Lodge ($), Tel: 01 352 342, 0999 948 673 / 0999 409 878, email: paul@paulnorrish.co.uk, www.njayalodge.com
NYIKA Chilenda Lodge & Camp, Tel: 01 771 393/153, email: reservations@cawsmw.com, www.cawsmw.com
NTCHISI Ntchisi Forest Lodge, Tel: 0999 971 748, email: info@ntchisiforestlodge.com, www.ntchisiforestlodge.com
RUARWE Usisya Beach Lodge, Tel: 0995 636 585 (pls send text only reception poor) Zulunkhuni River Lodge 60 kms N of Nkhata Bay, access via Ilala, local boats, private charter boats or on foot, Tel: 0999 071 914, 0991 495 746, email: info@lake-paradise.com, www.lake-paradise.com RUMPHI Matunkha Safari Lodge ($), Tel: 0888 203 424 / 0888 202 643, email: eco-tourism@matunkha.com SALIMA / SENGA BAY Avon Garden Lodge, opp’ Escom-town, Tel: 01 262 638, 0111 553 684, 0888 823 416 / 0888 208 090, email: avongardenlodge@gmail.com, tcphiri1923@gmail.com, phiri@sdnp.org.mw
94 www.theeyemw.com
Accommodation
Blue Zebra Island Lodge, Tel: 0992 244 244, 0992 255 255, email: info@bluezebra.mw, www.bluezebra.mw Cool Runnings Guest House (C, D & L), Tel: 01 263 398, 0999 915 173, email: coolprojectsmalawi@gmail.com Katelera Eco Lodge, 6kms from Salima T junction, Tel: 0111 902 525, 0999 454 646 Kingfisher Cottage, (Chipoka, 35kms South of Salima), Tel: 0999 397 673, 0999 007 055, email: joyleroux@gmail.com
Kumbali Lake Retreat, Leopard Bay, Tel: 0999 963 402, email: kumbali@kubalilodge. com, www.kumbalilake.com Kuti Wildlife Reserve, Tel: 0997 334 683, email: info@kuti-malawi.org, www.kuti-malawi.org Lakeside Hotel ($$ b&b), Tel: 01 263 400/500, 0999 822 400, 0888 822 400, email: lakesidemalawi@yahoo.com Cont...
95 www.theeyemw.com
Accommodation
$ Guide based on a standard double room rate: $= 0-$30; $$= $31-$60; $$$= $61-$100; $$$$= $100+
Mpatsa Beach Lodge, Tel: 01 263 133, 0993 046 980, 0998 274 048, 0997 106 396 Mufrasa Backpackers Lodge, Tel: 0888 919 098 Mukunkhula Baobab Lodge ($ b&b), Tel: 01 263 495, 0999 375 574 Mwala Cottage (b&b), Senga Bay, Tel: 0996 127 802, email: mwalacottage@gmail.com Mwambiya Lodge ($), Salima town, Tel: 0111 902 996 / 262 314, 0999 647 799, email: gkanyowile@yahoo.com Mua Mission, Namalikhate Lodge ($$ b&b), 62 kms south of Salima, Tel: 01 262 706 / 0999 035 870, email: admin@kungoni.org, www.kungoni.org Murandy Cottages, Tel: Tel: 0999 963 346, 0999 960 266, email: jose@africa-online.net 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: 0993 265 538, 0999 777 199, 0886 109 966 email: safaribeachlodge@gmail.com, www.safaribeachlodge.net Silver Sands, Tel: 0999 975 996, 0997 383 451, email: md.silversandsmw@gmail.com Sunbird Livingstonia Beach ($$$$ b&b), Tel: 01 263 444/222, www.sunbirdmalawi.com email: livingstonia@sunbirdmalawi.com
Wheelhouse Marina (C & L), Tel: 0999 963 345, 0999 960 266, email: wheelhouse@africa-online.net VWASZA MARSH GAME RESERVE Lake Kazuni Safari Camp, (Dept’ of Parks & Wildlife), Tel: 01 312 014, ZOMBA Annie’s Lodge ($$$ b&b), Tel: 01 527 002, 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-advance booking only), Tel: 0992 802 702, 0997 593 325, email: zombaforestlodge@gmail.com
Entertainment CLUBS BLANTYRE Al Pacinos, Chileka rd, Nyambadwe, Tel: 0999 159 952, 0881 675 444, email: alpacinos2012@yahoo.com 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 Kaya Lounge, Leslie Road, off Victoria Rd, Tel: 0999 950 096 / 0999 942 712, open 7 days
Red Pub & Grub, Mandala, Tel: 0999 966 333, closed on Tuesdays & Sundays Tj’s Bar & Restaurant, Mount Pleasant, Tel: 0111 985 588, 0999 951 207, open 7 days 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 Good Fellows, Area 4, Tel: 0999 138 539
96 www.theeyemw.com
Entertainment 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 MZUZU Jacaranda Bar, Tel: 01 312 608 Mzoozoozoo Bar Restaurant Tel: 0888 864 493, 0999 957 421 SALIMA Katelera Stop Over, 8kms from Salima, Tel: 0111 902 525, 0999 454 646 ZOMBA Domino, Zomba, Tel: 01 525 305, 0999 270 170, 0888 309 347, open 7 days
daisy 1
CASINOS American Pirates Casino, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 751 254, Colony Club, Blantyre, email: colonyclubcasino@kairointernational.com, www.kairointernational.com DBR International, Blantyre: Blue Elephant, Casablanca, Chilembwe Road, China Da, Ginnery Cnr. Oriental Club. Wonderers Club. Mkango Lodge. Al Pacino. Gold Card. Casa Mia. Limbe: Lime Country Club. Lilongwe: Vision Gaming. Llw Golf Club. Nobel China. Double Vision. Novelty Bar. Golden Peacock. Lilongwe Golf Club, Waka Waka. Mchiru Hotel. Majestic Lodge. Simama Hotel. Mangochi: Palm Beach Resort. Mzuzu: Vision Gaming. Vision Gaming - Blantyre: Blue Elephant, Ginnery Corner, Tel: 0995 657 185. Bt Sports Club. Lilongwe: Area 10, Pacific Parade Shopping Centre, Tel: 0995 657 185. Llw Golf Club, Tel: 0995 657 185. Double Vision, Skyband Complex. Mzuzu: Chipita bld, next to new Nat Bank, Tel: 0995 657 185 email: goodinvestments@africa-online.net CLUB & SOCIETIES Angling Society of Malawi, Tel: 0997 290 803, 0999 962 023, email: pamtonyboshoff@gmail.com, ntrataris@aointl.com
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, Tel: 0999 958 378, email: mcu.malawi@gmail.com, thecricketacademy.mw@gmail.com, www.malawicricket.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 Lions Club of Blantyre, Tel: 01 875 744 Michiru Highway Club, Blantyre, Tel: 01 836 582 Portuguese Club, Blantyre, Tel: 01 870 642 The Rotary Club - Lilongwe, meetings Tuesdays 12:15 hrs. The Society of Malawi, Old Manager’s House 1882, 1st floor, Mandala, Blantyre, Tel: 01 872 617, www.societyofmalawi.org email: societyofmalawi@africa-online.net Thyolo Club, Thyolo, Tel: 01 472 259 Toast Masters, Bt, email: vincestaples@hotmail.co.uk Wildlife & Environmental Society of Malawi (WESM), Limbe, Blantyre, email: wesmbt@africa-online.net, www.wildlifemalawi.org COFFEE / TEA SHOPS & WINE African Heritage, Zomba, Tel: 0111 955 900, email: info@africanheritage.mw, www.africanheritage.mw Ama Khofi, Four Seasons, LLw, Tel: 0211 222 222 Cafe Gratzia, Utawaleza Centre, Kidney Cres’, Bt, Tel: 01 873 642, 0888 832 705 Cont... Cont...
www.theeyemw.com www.theeyemw.com
97 105
Entertainment 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 Cluny Lodge Tea Garden, Area 9, llw Tel: 01 751 633, 0888 764 805, www.clunylodge.net email: bev.taale@africa-online.net 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 & Gourmet Sandwich Shop, Llw Wildlife Centre, Area 43, Tel: 0994 263 363, email: koko.bean@yahoo.com, thesandwichshopll@gmail.com Land & Lake Cafe, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 757 120 / 754 303, email: info@landlake.net, www.landlake.net Mandala Cafe, (La Caverna), Old Manager’s House 1882, Mandala, Blantyre, Tel: 01 871 932, email: lacavernamalawi@gmail.com 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
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 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, Crossroads complex, llw, Tel: 0999 444 786 The Spicy Flavours, Town, Tel: 0888 201 768 Vita Cafe & Restuarant, Bisnowaty Centre, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 776 538, open 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 Greens Cafe, Entrance, Chirchiri Trade Fair Grounds, Bt. Tel: 0881 129 285, 0999 958 900, open Mon - Thu: 9am - 8pm, Fri - Sat: 9am 10pm. Sunday closed Home Needs, Glyn Jones Rd, Tel: 0888 272 727, email: office-mart@africa-online.net
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 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
98 106
ICE CREAM PARLOURS Galito’s Cream Inn, Lilongwe City Mall, Tel: 0999 127 777 Greens Cafe, Entrance, Chirchiri Trade Fair Grounds, Bt. Tel: 0881 129 285, 0999 958 900, open Mon - Thu: 9am - 8pm, Fri - Sat: 9am 10pm. Sunday closed
www.theeyemw.com
Entertainment Atmosphere, Mandala, Tel: 0999 367 598, email: atmosphere.mw@gmail.com, www.atmospheremw.com 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 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, 0212 246 334, 0999 149 802, 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, Northgate Arcade, nxt to Spar, Tel: 0888 826 229, 0999 826 229 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 Puchies, Chikwawa Rd, before Total Filling Station, Tel: 0995 249 706, email: puchiesharma@gmail.com Salt ‘n’ Pepper, Namiwawa, Tel: 0212 262 895, 0111 648 299, closed Monday
Tj’s Bar & Restaurant, Mount Pleasant, Tel: 0111 985 588, 0999 951 207, open 7 days Veg-Delight Indian Restaurant, Opp FMB, Tel: 0212 919 705, 0995 421 555. CAPE MACLEAR Froggies, Tel: 0999 621 279, email: rogerl@africa-online.net, www.capemaclodge.com
www.theeyemw.com
99 107
Entertainment
LILONGWE 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 Coppper Pot, Crossroads Hotel, Old Town, Tel: 01 750 333/444, 0888 513 096/105/110, www.crossroadshotel.net Eleonora’s, Area 10, Tel: 01 795 300, 0995 605 043, 0882 186 520, email: eleonoras.lodge@gmail.com 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 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 Latitude 13o (L), Area 43/60, Mphonongo Str, Tel: 01 795 965, 0996 403 159, email: 13@thelatitudehotels.com 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) Mediterraneo Italian Restaurant, Area 10, Tel: 01 795 970
100
Noble China, Area 3, off Colby Rd, near Lilongwe Hotel, Tel: 01 750 075, 0888 204 388 Pensacola Spur, City Mall, Area 47, Tel: 0994 273 133/0 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 Veg-Delight Indian Restaurant, Old town Mall Tel: 0213 177 777, 0993 858 028 Vincents, Capital Hotel, Tel: 01 773 388, email: centralres@sunbirdmalawi.com, www.sunbirdmalawi.com MZUZU Macondo Camp, Tel: 0991 792 311, email: info@macondocamp.com, www.macondocamp.com Soul Kitchen Restaurant & Cafe, Tel: 0999 767 892, 0884 957 150 MULANJE Kara O’Mula, Tel: 01 466 515, 0999 286 423, email: j.katangwe@karaomula.com Mulanje Pepper, Tel: 0888 826 229, 0999 826 229, 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
www.theeyemw.com
The history of Easter The expression Easter comes from the word Eastre, referring to the Anglo-Saxon goddess of dawn and spring. The Easter Season covers the 40 days of, the Holy Week and the 50 days to Pentecost Day. The origin of Easter most likely dates back to the beginning of Christianity. It is probably the oldest Christian observance held all over the world to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. The Holy Week, major festival, is characterized by processions, worship services, and traditional activities. Easter is thought to be associated with the Jewish Passover, the Hebrew tradition that commemorated Israel’s deliverance from about 300 years of bondage in Egypt. It was in the 30 AD Passover that Jesus Christ was killed for being accused of “blasphemy”. Early Christians, many of them being brought up in Jewish tradition regarded Easter Celebration as a new version of Passover because it was celebrated at the same time. Therefore, the early Christian Passover turned out to be a unitive celebration in memory of the passion-deathresurrection of Jesus.
The Christian Easter Customs. Churches celebrate Easter in different ways and styles. Generally, many churches observe the same or similar customs. This year’s Easter Season will start with Lent and end on Pentecost Day. Lent: Ash Wednesday, Feb 14 – April 1 A 40-days period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline will be observed and Ash Wednesday marks its start and will end on Easter Eve. In some churches, a small cross of ash will be put on peoples’ forehead at the worship services. Christians are expected to reduce taking meat, eggs etc. www.theeyemw.com
101 113
Entertainment Holy Week: March 25 – Sunday, April 1 Holy Week is the last week of, the week before Easter Sunday. It starts on Palm Sunday and ends on. Although every day in this Week is important, Maundy Thursday, and are given special attention. Palm Sunday: The Lord’s Passion, March 25 Palm Sunday is the day Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey. People welcomed Jesus by putting the palm and Olive branches on the road for the donkey to walk on. People waved the branches in the air, shouting Hosanna, the Son of David. Today, Christians attend special Palm Sunday worship Services. This day is sometimes called Passion Sunday as Holy Week reminds Christians of Jesus’s passion or death.
disciples’ feet before the meal to show that it was important to be helpful and serve others. Some priests wash the feet of Christians at the Maundy Thursday service to remember what Jesus had done. Good Friday: The Lord’s Passion, March 30 Christians remember that Jesus was crucified by the Romans outside Jerusalem. Christians parade some roads and street carrying a big cross of wood in memory of the cross Jesus carried on His way to Golgotha. This is why a cross is often used as a symbol of the Christian faith. Holy Saturday, March 31 Most Churches hold no service, instead a Vigil until the midnight service when Easter Celebrations start. Some church members put on black to show sorrowful moments. Holy Saturday is usually time to welcome new church members in the Catholic Religion, hence, members receive their baptism, confirmation and first communion.
Palm Branches Maundy Thursday: Lord’s Supper, March 29 Historically, Jesus had his last meal, the “Last Supper”, with his friends and disciples on Passover. As per Jewish tradition, a lamb was roasted, eaten together with bread and red wine was served. This custom is remembered in modern Christianity as Communion, Mass or Eucharist. Jesus washed his
Passover (Image, Courtesy of Getty)
103 114
Parading with a wooden cross Easter Sunday, April 1 On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Celebrations start midnight on the Easter Eve. Candles are lit in churches, at times, the service starts in darkness and candles are lit afterwards. Candles help Christians to remember that Jesus is the light of the world and that when He rose to life on Easter Day, He got rid of the darkness of evil. Where a church has a model of a tomb in it from Good Friday, it will be empty with the stone rolled away, as it was the case on the Easter Day. Easter marks the end of and fasting, Christians attend the Sunrise services early in the morning to start the Day’s Celebrations. Easter Date setting and proposed reforms The date is set on the first Sunday after the first Full Moon occurring on or after the equinox day. The date can be on any day between March 22nd and April 25th each year based on the Gregorian
www.theeyemw.com
Calendar. March 21st is used to represent the date of the March Equinox or Vernal Equinox. Equinox means ‘equal night’ and on the Equinoxes, the day and night are of the same length. Easter last occurred as early as March 22nd in 1818 and next time it will be on the same date again will be in the year 2285. In 2008 Easter was on March 23rd. This was probably another earliest Easter anyone in our time had observed. The next time Easter will be on 23rd March again will probably be in the year 2160. The lack of fixed dates for Easter holidays is said to be disturbing for planning purposes especially for business, holidays, school calendar etc. Therefore, there have been a number of suggested reforms for the Easter date. For example, in 1997 the World Council of Churches proposed a reform of the Easter calculation to replace an equation-based method of calculating Easter with direct astronomical observation.
cows and bulls to eat on Holy Saturday as it is often the tradition during funerals in most parts of Africa. • The Easter bonnets tradition in Europe is observed. It involves the of wearing flowers on a hat to celebrate spring. It was developed over the years into a way of ladies celebrating Easter and of showing off to family and friends as to who had the best bonnet • Churches are decorated with flowers. Easter Lilies, often white, represent a sign of Purity and Goodness. Christians remember that Jesus was pure and perfect when he died on the Cross. Easter Passion, on the other hand, remind Christians that Jesus died passionately on the Cross. • Several games are played at Easter. For example, boiled eggs are used where each player hits the other players’ egg with their own. The winner is the holder of the last intact egg. The losers get to eat their eggs. The other game involves rolling eggs down steep hills on Easter Sunday and the first one to reach the bottom that hasn’t broken is the winner. The association of bunnies with Easter A legend has it that it was widely believed that the bunnies or rabbits and hares reproduced without loss of and that most of their babies are born in Spring around Easter time, hence they were associated with the. Further to that, bunnies and hares were signs of Good Luck and New Life, therefore, Early Christians took over the meaning of New Life because it helped them remember Jesus being raised from the dead and having New Life.
Jesus carrying the cross Traditional Easter Celebrations in Africa and beyond People participate in Easter celebrations which vary from country to country, but also within regions of the same country. Below are some examples: • Ceremonial dances and entertainments are held after the worship service.
Conclusion On Easter, Christians remember the resurrection of Christ on the third day after His crucifixion, the oldest Christian faith festivity observed all over the world. They believe that they symbolically pass through death and into a new life (spiritually) in Jesus Christ, just as Jesus passed through death but three days later, rose from the dead.
• Some people wear new clothes to church and at other Easter events. • Easter dinner is prepared for families and friends. • In Malawi, some churches slaughter
www.theeyemw.com
16 104 115
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 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
104
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 Zambian High Commission, Convention Drive, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 772 590/635 Zimbabwean High Commission, City Centre, Lilongwe, Tel: 01 774 997/88 TOURIST VISAS FOR AFRICA VISA PROCUREMENT Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your planned date of departure from Africa and that you have enough blank pages in your passport for all of the visas you require. Visas in Africa can be obtained at the border however it is essential that you check the visa requirements of every country you will be visiting with the local embassy, consulate or a reputable visa handling company for the most up to date visa information before you travel. African countries are in a continual state of political flux and visa requirements can change overnight. Kenya Visa Requirements South African passport holders as of September 2016 will require a visa for Kenya. Most nationalities, including UK, USA, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand passport holders, require a visa to enter Kenya. On 1st July 2015 the government of Kenya introduced an electronic visa application. It is still possible to purchase a visa upon arrival up until 31 August 2015. From 01 September 2015 ALL tourists wishing to visit Kenya need to apply for a visa online at www.ecitizen.go.ke. The visa process can take up to 7 working days. For further details www.kenyaembassy.com Tanzania Visa Requirements Most nationalities require a visa to enter Tanzania. UK, USA, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and South African passport holders can get a visa, which is valid for 3 months, upon arrival or in advance from the Tanzania embassy. For further details immigration.go.tz
www.theeyemw.com
General Info Malawi Visa Requirements As of the 1st October 2015 passport holders of (but not limited to) UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand will be charged a visa fee at the border into Malawi. The cost is $50 for a 7 day transit visa and $75 for a 90 day single entry visa. Immigration H/Q, Blantyre: Tel: 01 823 777 Zambia Visa Requirements South African passport holders do not require a visa to visit Zambia. Most nationalities, including UK, USA, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand passport holders, require a visa to enter Zambia which can be obtained upon arrival. For further details www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm Zimbabwe Visa Requirements South African passport holders do not require a visa to visit Zimbabwe. Most nationalities, including UK, USA, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand passport holders, require a visa to enter Zimbabwe which can be obtained upon arrival or in advance from an embassy. A new joint Zimbabwe/Zambia UNIVISA system was introduced in December 2014. This allows you to enter both countries using this dual visa, which is valid for 30 days. For further details www.zimbabweconsulate.co.za Bostwana Visa Requirements Most nationalities, including UK, USA, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and South African passport holders, do not require a visa to visit Botswana for up to 30 days. For further details www.botswanaembassy.org Namibia Visa Requirements Most nationalities, including UK, USA, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and South African passport holders, do not require a visa to visit Namibia for up to 90 days. For further details www.naankuse.com/Namibia South Africa Visa Requirements Most nationalities, including UK, USA, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand passport holders, do not require a visa to visit South Africa for up to 90 days.
Travelling to or through South Africa with children From 1 June 2015 parents travelling with children into or out of South Africa, or transiting in South Africa will be asked to show the child’s unabridged (full) birth certificate which lists the child’s details and both parents’ details. The abridged (short) birth certificate which only lists the child’s details won’t be accepted. Uncertified copies of birth certificates or copies of the parents/guardians identification will not be accepted. A parental contact affidavit (PCA) must have a certified copy of the parent’s/ guardian’s identification (i.e. passport) attached to it. Where only one parent is accompanying a child, parental or legal consent for the child to travel (e.g. an affidavit from the other parent or – if applicable – a death certificate) is required and there are other requirements for children travelling unaccompanied or with adults who are not their parents. If you are travelling with children (under 18) it is essential that you contact the South African High Commission or the South African Department of Home Affairs for further information relating to these regulations. If you do not carry the correct documentation you will not be allowed to enter the country. For further details www.dha.gov.za Mozambique Visa Requirements South African and Malawian passport holders do not require a visa for Mozambique. Most other nationalities, including UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia do require a visa. Please plan accordingly. Mozambique visas are no longer available on arrival, but must be obtained in advance of travel. Countries without Mozambique consular representation include Australian, New Zealand and Canadian passport holders. Alternatively a visa can be obtained from the Mozambique Embassy in Johannesburg which is open Monday – Thursday (closed every Friday). For more information please contact the embassy or visit: www.embamoc.co.za/visa-applications. You will need to arrive into Johannesburg a few days prior to your tour departure date in order to get the visa processed. Cont...
105 www.theeyemw.com
General Info Mozambique visa regulations change frequently and without notice, so it is essential that all nationalities check the latest advice with the Mozambique embassy. For further details mozambique.visahq.com Uganda Visa Requirements Most nationalities require a visa to enter Uganda. UK, USA, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and South African passport holders can get a visa, which is valid for 3 months (or 6 months for a multiple entry), upon arrival or in advance from an embassy. For further details visas.immigration.go.ug Rwanda Visa Requirements Most nationalities require a visa for Rwanda, including USA, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and South African passport holders. In Rwanda the visa on arrival system has been replaced by an online visa that you need to apply for three days before arriving. If you are travelling on one of our Overland Camping Safaris your trip leader will advise if you will be gorilla trekking in Rwanda at the pre departure meeting and give instructions on how to apply for the visa. Payment is made at the border. For further details www.migration.gov.rw INTERNATIONAL SKILLED MIGRATION, Tel: 0999 327 338, 0886 664 336, email: rachael@ bonafidecertified.edu.au
Places of Worship
BLANTYRE Area 10 Assemblies of God, Machinjiri (South Lunzu Revival Centre) 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 Catholic Church (CI), Tel: 01 804 547/73. Eng. service 8:30am
106
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 Global Impact Assembly, Tel: 0888 857 637 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 Zalewa Worship Centre, Tel: 0888 542 383 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 Christian Missionary Fellowship, Area 6, off Paul Kagame Rd, email: cmficsa2@yahoo.com 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
www.theeyemw.com
Business
www.theeyemw.com
1
Business
1
www.theeyemw.com