Lilongwe
Lilongwe is the spacious and sunny capital city of Malawi found along river Lilongwe. It is located along the major North-South Malawian highway in between the border of Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique.
Commercial activities in Lilongwe
Lilongwe is an African commercial hub for investors who traverse in and out of the three countries. Property and real estate developers are purchasing land in the region then building service centers for long-distance trailers and lodging places for the drivers. Food restaurants and entertainment spots are also common in Lilongwe.
General information
Long ago, the city was just a minute village on the banks of River Lilongwe before the British converted it to their main administrative centre during colonization in early 20th century. Lilongwe has rampant rates of HIV infections and adverse poverty; as a result many international NGO’s and expatriates from Europe have opened up offices in the region so as to alleviate suffering. Examples include Plan International, UNICEF and World Camp. To cater for employees there are numerous casinos, coffee shops, clubs and other entertainment spots that make Lilongwe an interesting place to work and stay. Property development is developing by the day as more NGO’s seek for offices to place a mark in this peaceful African city. The demand for land is high and prices relatively affordable
Demographics and how it affects economic activities
Many villagers are migrating to the city in search of life and better living standards enjoyed by government officials and NGO employees. However, they end up leading more miserable lives since jobs are scarce and only available to the literate or qualified. There is a sharp socio-economic distinction between rich and poor inhabitants; the latter live in miserable shanties while the affluent own exclusive villas. Unskilled labor required for property development is always available and very affordable. Moreover, quality cement, steel and other building materials are also plentiful.
Nevertheless, the city is very peaceful and cases of mass unrest are few if any.
Climatic conditions
Lilongwe receives rain showers around the months of November to April whereby the environment becomes hot, moisturized and quite muddy. However, the region is generally dusty throughout the other months apart from July and June when the weather’s calm and windy.
Transport and communication
Kamuzu airport is the main terminus for travelers getting into or exiting Lilongwe. But Malawi Railways and various bus firms move people around the city and into surrounding centers like Blantyre or Mzuzu. Property developers enjoy fast and convenient supply of building material from store to site due to the myriad of transport options available.
Local News
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