Greetings to all from the eleven lines. For the first time in as many decades, October has so far been characterized by fog, rain and excruciating cold winds. There could be more than 2 explanations to this. Firstly, Geographers were wrong by concluding that Malawi is found in Central Africa and not in the temperate regions as we are presuming now. Secondly, there has been a new continental drift activity just under our watch. However, unlike the one Dr Darwin documented, this one has involved Malawi only, don’t know how but it has thrown ‘the warm heart of Africa’ to the very edges of the poles. I believe in these two explanations. We are therefore expected to enjoy the majestic oceanic fish industry, just like our ‘brothers’ in Alaska, Iceland, Norway, Melbourne, Siberia and of course the Korean Peninsula. Furthermore, we are supposed to ask for inclusion in the Winter Olympics, slated for Beijing 2022. It is our right. The third explanation is the ‘climate change’ farce, anyway.
So the cold weather has heavily affected school kids, those normally working outdoors and more especially, these individuals that have indirectly defied laws of nature concerning companionship. These call themselves ‘mabatchala’. Don’t ask us why. We must applaud those selling fresh maize along the busy roads of Nkolokosa, Kamba, Nancholi and Chirimba just to mention a few. Their provision of the legendary starch both in roasted and cooked form has made these affected persons have something to smile about as they head home from their daily endeavours. However, in some of these grinning faces lie some anxious thoughts. The thoughts of having descent accommodation in the heart of town is what lingers in many of these individuals, most of them hailing from areas very far away from town.
There has been remarkable industrialization in the urban areas of the country that has, at least brought a sigh of relief for the job seeking population. The question that remains is ‘where will they be accommodated?’, Who will accommodate them?
Foreign investment alone increased to $458.90 million in 2017. The investment has comprised of areas like the agricultural, financial and construction sector among others. This has meant that apart from improving economic growth, employment opportunities have also been improved. On the contrary, very little has been heard about massive large scale real estate investments. The end result has been a greater number of individuals that conduct their income-generating activities in town struggle to find safe and descent accommodation.
The eleven lines feel large scale affordable accommodation should be a priority. Surely they do not need to highlight the massive advantages of accommodating our productive individuals in the heart of town. Thanks to Malawi Housing Corporation, private hostel operators and our various landlords in respective areas for setting the pace. Receive heartfelt appreciation from the eleven lines.
Many able corporations can as well join the venture. ‘Make a better for you and for me.’
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