Karonga west, the unique integrated commercial, industrial, academic & residential community in karonga district, wholly-owned by the Karonga Town Council, its spurring up its investments towards the development of various infrastructure facilities and has invested a total of USD1.5 billion since inception.
The enhancement projects are focused on infrastructure investments across Karonga west and are termed top priority in line with the ongoing community development planning initiatives. Karonga west currently offers over 140km of internal road network and has successfully completed enhancements of new entrances, road widening and exit points, all set to ease the traffic flow to and from the development.
Retail
Karonga Mall is located to the south of the CBD and forms part of the first phase of a broader mixed use development that will comprise offices, motor showrooms, a hotel and conference centre and a fuel station – a further 20 000 square metre expansion. For retail the area offers excellent retail spaces suitable for the biggest retailers or entrepreneurs to set up shop. Each development has its own retail facility with ample parking lots that are conveniently incorporated within the area. The shops are well located providing easy access to both residents and visitors, as more and more businessmen step in setting up trendy boutiques, chic shops, delightful restaurants and supermarkets.
Academic
University of karonga the largest tertiary institution in Malawi. Its been voted as the best due to its high standards and professionalism. With all modern amenities. With a yearly enrollment of five thousand students. The university is the only Malawian institution named among Africa’s top 20 universities. The Karonga international school has the primary and secondary school in the community for the Cambridge curriculum. While the west community school hosts the best school for the local maneb curriculum.
Industrial area
Being a key zone in Karonga west, the industrial Zone has emerged as a powerhouse in manufacturing ideal for various industries – from light to medium and heavy. It provides investors and manufacturers the perfect breeding ground with the world’s most advanced infrastructure and outstanding facilities tailored to suit the requirements of modern industries. The industrial complex features pre-built Light Industrial Units that are made ready for leasing to new or small business ventures. The Light Industries include companies that manufacture light processing goods such as perfumes, plastics, soaps, furniture and packaging material. They are largely environment-friendly, as they are low on waste and pollution with minimum emission levels.
Residential Areas
The Hills residence’s represents a new type of development for karonga and its standard of living, and places an emphasis on hils and period-style architecture offering a departure from a contemporary city.
Its leafy open-planned design will give residents the space to evolve into a community with a real sense of togetherness. The grand vision of its developers, together with the high quality of structural finish, ensure this will be an iconic development that will stand out in the competitive housing sector.
A central park forms the heart of The Hills and from this will stem an expanse of green; in total more than 35% of the entire area will be landscaped. Looking at sustainability and responsibility for the future, wa
The west village is a modern, gated flats complex comprising 19 uniquely designed residential buildings complete with a full range of value-added facilities such as a swimming pool, gym, Jacuzzi, landscaped gardens, churches, shops, cafes, restaurants, clinic and pharmacy. The West Village consists of 200 spacious bedsitters, one and two-bedroom flats with balconies, which are all competitively priced. The West Village has been specifically designed with convenience and community values in mind.
Power is supplied using its own mini solar plant. The karonga power company (KPC) is the electricity generating company. Karonga west prides itself as the most powered community in Malawi enjoying uninterrupted power. Karonga power company suppliers its excess power to the national grid through Escom. Water supply is provided by the Northern region water board
west Lakeview hotel and conference centre its the main venue for convetions and expos taking place in the Northern region. West Lakeview hotel rivals Mzuzu for hosting public events. Some of the main events hosted there are Northern region tourism expo, karonga business forum, malawi infrastructure summit, Northern export expo, etc.
Ownership and management
The Karonga fund is the investment arm of Karonga Town council. The Karonga west is a flagship project owned and managed by the fund. The fund is also a one stop shop for investments in the entire district.
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