MV Chambo set to boost trade—officials - The Nation Online

MV Chambo set to boost trade—officials - The Nation Online: The newly-launched� Marine Vessel (MV) Chambo on Lake Malawi is expected to boost trade between Malawi and Mozambique apart from reducing mobility challenges for people on Likoma and Chizumulu islands, officials from the two countries have said.

Speaking last week during the commissioning of the vessel at Nkhata Bay Jetty in Nkhata Bay, Mozambique High Commissioner Jose Maria Zita said MV Chambo will ease travel and promote business and access to social facilities.

New vessels to ply on Lake Malawi | The Times Group

New vessels to ply on Lake Malawi | The Times Group: BY CHIMWEMWE MANGAZI, IN DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA:

Malawian business operators have been urged to make full use of two new Tanzanian vessels when transporting cargo between the two countries.

The vessels, with a capacity of 1,000 metric tonnes each, would start plying on Lake Malawi soon.

They are expected to help business operators cut on transportation costs.

This comes at a time Malawi is spending over $6.4 million [about K4.6 billion] every month importing fuel alone into the country through road transport.