Malawians have been advised to actively participate in capital market investments, including purchasing shares.
Minority Shareholders Association of Listed Companies (MISALICO) has issued the advice after noticing a lack of interest from indigenous Malawians to buy shares.
The association’s Secretary General, Frank Harawa was speaking ahead of its special workshop targeting youths aged between 18-35 to be held on the 26 July 2025 in Blantyre.
Through the workshop, MISALICO wants to, among others, impart youths with knowledge on how they can invest or purchase shares.
Harawa expressed worry over what he described as a lack of interest from the majority of Malawians to participate in shares trading.
“It is worrisome that according to figures, roughly 50,000 citizens are currently trading in shares on the stock market and it is our wish to see that trend changing,” he said.
He expressed hope that after the literacy training, youths will have knowledge on how to invest in shares through stock market.
“At the end of this decade, we want the number of youths participating in shares trading to increase,” said Harawa.
MISALICO has condemned misconception that capital market is only for high-net-worth individuals, calling it a myth.
Meanwhile, Wyness Jere, a youth who purchases shares on Malawi Stock Exchange has implored her fellow youths to emulate him.
“Buying shares, especially when you are young, is very profitable and I urge my fellow youths to do the same,” said Jere.
