Tambala is a currency used in Malawi, Africa. It is the base currency unit and is often used to pay for goods and services in the country. Some synonyms for Tambala include the Malawian kwacha, which is the official currency of Malawi, and the Zimbabwean dollar which was previously used in Zimbabwe but has since been discontinued. Another synonym for Tambala is the South African rand, which is sometimes accepted in Malawi due to its close proximity to the country. Other synonyms for Tambala include the Mozambican metical, the Tanzanian shilling and the Zambian kwacha.