GROUP 1
Fletcher Moyo
Mangaliso Chima
Heather Musasa
Tiwonge Mkandawire
MBAYANI
BLANTYRE
HISTORICAL
BACKGROUND
MBAYANI:
HISTORICAL
BACKGROUND
oMbayani is a high density informal settlement 2km northeast of the Blantyre CBD along Zalewa road.
oIt originally developed as village stretching from the North
East of Likhubula river (Near the present mount Soche hotel)
to Chirimba stream, thus forming a boundary with Kameza
village.
oThe first people to settle there are said to have been the
Ngonis who came from the North to trade cattle at the CBD
oIt earned its name from the tumbuka term Mbayani
meaning Who are they a phrase that was often directed at
immigrants.
MERITS
PROXIMITY TO CBD
-This is advantageous for low income earners who can
easily commute to and from the business zone by foot.
ACCESIBILITY VIA ZALEWA AND M-1 ROADS
- This allows for easy transportation of goods to and from
the settlement
AVAILABILITY OF CHEAP LOCAL SERVICES AND GOODS
- Such as house rentals as low as MK 500 per month.
CAPACITY TO ACCOMMODATE LIVESTOCK
-Mbayani can accommodate livestock due to the
substantial amount of natural vegetation available.
AFFORDABILITY OF LAND
- The slum nature of the settlement allows for relatively
cheap and hence easily affordable land for settlement. It
therefore provides an ideal residential area for low income
earners.
DEMERITS
LANDSCAPE
ZONING/ PLANNING
LAND OWNERSHIP