Limbe, Malawi

Limbe is a neighborhood located in the city of Blantyre, in Malawi. It is the operational headquarters and workshop for Malawi Railways.

Overview

Limbe is east of center of Blantyre and was founded in 1909. Blantyre merged with Limbe in 1956.

Economy

The first branch of the Commercial Bank of Malawi was opened in Limbe on 11 April 1970. Limbe is home to Malawi Pharmacies Limited and Illovo Sugar Malawi. Limbe is the site to many of the industries in Blantyre District. Limbe is known for Indian traders but there has also been an influx of Chinese owned businesses growing in the area.

Culture

Limbe has a strong Asian Malawian culture and Yao culture. The town is home to a transport museum.

Sports

Limbe is also the headquarter of Hockey Association of Malawi (HAM).