Invest in Malawi: Get out of here

Why would an eye doctor like myself want to invest in my own country. Well its because I know sooner than later I need to retire from this community work and spend sometime with my daughter Tapiwa.
So where would one invest in Malawi? For now I will say nowhere because I have just lost USD10,000 due to the collapse of a financial institutions.
You see I was keeping my money with “Trust Securities” a Reserve Bank regulated financial institution and I thought my money was growing every day.
I have just been told every penny I invested was chewed; and that I cannot be compensated in any way.
The money was meant to be my initial deposit for buying a house: now got nothing.
With no forex, no fuel; I am wondering whether it’s still worth staying in Malawi. I may leave if opportunity strikes at the right time.
Meanwhile I am stuck here? Have you noted that I cannot even go and help blind patients in the community because there is no fuel.
Been here for a while, but have never seen Malawi like this.
I rest my case.
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Where and what have I been up to?

At the US embassy while processing for my VISA to Washington; I was asked where-else I have been.
Well guess what I have been to every corner of Malawi but they wanted me to state where I have been.
Here I go (hopefully I remember all countries).
Malawi, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Burundi, Cameroon, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda ,Zambia, South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, Lesotho, Egypt, India, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, France, Germany, Switzerland. Most of these within the last 5 years and more than once.
And how could I have forgotten about England? Been there more than all these other countries combined.
And was I doing there? Of-course Medicine, but mostly community Ophthalmology: presenting my work from Nsanje Inland port in Malawi.
I was then told that unless one has been to Nigeria, they have not travelled. Though I had, but was once again proved wrong.
So guess where my next trip will be after I return from Washington?
And where have you been?
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Warning

I am told unless I change my writing style, things are bound to remain worse for me especially that I work for the same government which I am castigating. When did I do that?
I remain an eye doctor regardless of which political party is in power in Malawi. I am not affiliated to any party. You will be surprised that I have never voted for a Member of Parliament or president in my life. every time elections are being conducted I miss them because I am out of Malawi.
But regardless o who is in power my work continues. I want to help the young blind and visually impaired children who do not care about politics (I also don’t).So till them I remain a dedicated community worker. MP’s gets paid a fortune, but I am content with the little I have.
I rest my case again.
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No politics but facts

It’s a fact: No diesel, Petrol and Paraffin (DPP) in my beloved country Malawi for a few week now.No politics
In a few days I have a trip to Washington but the bank will not give me forex.
What has gone wrong?
When you speak, you are labeled to be either in the opposition or Northener.
Due to lack of fuel we have stopped conducting community outreach clinics in Malawi.
The situation does not seen to be improving.
I rest my case.
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Blogger sphere in Washington

Wish could blog more; but maturity has finally caught up with me here in Malawi. Imagine I am always up and down, but can report any more. Today I was at the American embassy in Lilongwe processing a VISA to the USA, and I need to sit down and prepare for the presentation that I need to give to a much bigger audience in Washington. And then I will proceed to London, UK for a stopover .I miss London, haven’t being there for a while. But I cant afford to stay longer, because end July I have trachoma trainings in Chikwawa and Mchinji ) that is in Malawi).And of course my teaching at College of Medicine.24 hours per day isn’t enough; is this a sign of old age.
Yesterday at the USA embassy during the interview I was asked where else I have been; instead of being asked where I have not been. I have to think of where I can not been; especially in Europe as I seem to have travelled to all places that matter such as Berlin and Dresden. Well this next weeks trip will be my 100th international trip; and its good am going to Washington DC.
Impressed that I have seen a bit of the world? (infact all continents).all this in the name of eye care; more specifically community Ophthalmology.
This time I am travelling under my organsisation-BICO.
You been to Washington?
Then tel me what I should expect .
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Where to stay when Visiting Blantyre Malawi :Vickys guesthouse

Are you worried of where you will stay when you are in Blantyre Malawi?

Or are you planning to visit Blantyre and you intend to stay at a good but very comfortable cheap place but you do not know where? Is your budget is less than USD 50 /£35 per night (K7000.00).

Well do not worry. We have a solution for you. Having lived/visited where you are from, we know what your preferences are and what your money is worth. We will host you in our comfortable guest house.

All our rooms are fully ensuite; we have a dining and sitting room with Television and also a self catering kitchen for you to have a meal anytime you feel like.
So try us. We can even organize a vehicle for you or your visitor.

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Impressed? Then vickysguesthouse@yahoo.com is the place to stay at.

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Cheap nice accommodation in Blantyre Malawi-Vickys Guest House

Cheap nice accommodation in Blantyre Malawi-Vickys Guest House.

You are planning to visit Blantyre and you intend to stay at a good but very comfortable place but you do not know where. Once thing you are sure is that your budget is less than USD 50 /£35 per night- MK7000.00. So you are obviously out of those famous expensive hotels in Blantyre.Well do not worry. We have a solution for you. Having lived/visited where you are from, we know what your preferences are and what your money is worth. We will host you in our comfortable guest house like you are a princess, and your pocket will still be full by the time you live.
We will provide you with a full house. All our rooms are fully ensuite; we have a dining and sitting room with Television and also a self catering kitchen for you to have a meal anytime you feel like. We have the ideal environment for that quiet business minded persons and also for those who like to relax.
We guarantee that if you are not happy with our accommodation at the prize we offer, we will pay you half the money you paid if you find a better place at the same rate.
We are in Moneymen: only 10 minutes from the centre of the town and 15 minutes from the famous Game/Shoprite shopping complex.
So try us. We can even organize a vehicle for you.
Want to see our rooms and other pictures before coming? you must email me.

Impressed? Then find me kkalua@medcol.mw
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