Lake Malawi Archives

Vera Kamtukule is Minister of Tourism in Malawi

First ever Public Beach to be constructed in Salima

Sep 30, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

Government through the Ministry of Tourism has received land from Traditional Authority (T/A) Maganga in Salima district, for the development of the first ever Public Beach and Salima Integrated Holiday Resort. Minister responsible, Vera Kamtukule… ...

Overloaded vessel on Lake Malawi was spotted operating on Lake Malawi and its pictures went viral on social media

Captain nabbed for overloading vessel

Sep 23, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

Police in Nkhata-Bay district have arrested Francis Foloma aged 74, for overloading a vessel which operates on Lake Malawi between Nkhata-Bay and Likoma. The arrest was made by Nkhata-Bay police in conjunction with Likoma Police… ...

Malawians asked not to buy juvenile fish

Sep 13, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

The Department of Fisheries has asked Malawians to stop buying juvenile Chambo in order to protect fish in Lake Malawi and discourage illegal fishing practices. This comes as Refresh Project- Pact Malawi has unveiled a… ...

Lake users warned to follow precautionary measures tonight

Sep 12, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological services has warned all lake users to take precautionary measures tonight and tomorrow as Mwera winds are expected to blow over Lake Malawi at a speed of 35km/h.… ...

The Struggle for Sustainability and Biodiversity of Lake Malawi

Aug 29, 2023 Takondwa Banda 0 &

Lake Malawi is facing significant challenges when it comes to sustainability and biodiversity. As one of the largest and deepest freshwater lakes in the world, Lake Malawi is not only a crucial natural resource but… ...

Govt postpones MV Ilala maintenance to December

Aug 09, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Government has postponed MV Ilala's maintenance to December this year, allowing the vessel to continue operating on Lake Malawi. The vessel's surveyor safety certificate expired on 4 August this year and it was expected… ...

Ilala users concerned as operations are suspended in Likoma

Aug 04, 2023 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

Water transport users in Likoma have expressed concern over the suspension of MV Ilala operations on Lake Malawi as it has to go for refit programme in Monkey Bay. Speaking in an interview Thursday, Director… ...