In a bid to empower young people with skills and knowledge, the Technical, Entrepreneurial, Vocational and Education Training (TEVET) Authority has launched a four-month free vocational training programme in hard-to-reach areas in Karonga. The programme, which was launched at Iponga…
In a bid to reduce deforestation and promote environmental conservation, communities at Uliwa in Karonga have embarked on a project to turn rice husks into briquettes. The project, which is being implemented by the Livingstonia Church and Society Programmes in…
A 19-year-old student of the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) and founder of MI Innovation Company, Innocent Mandili has developed bio-liquid fertilizer made from natural materials like manure and ash. Mandili says this addresses the challenges faced by…
In a heartwarming tale of determination and resilience, Mirriam Domphi, a young entrepreneur from Rumphi, has built a successful soap production business from a scratch. Mirriam Soap Production, which was launched in September 2024, has gained momentum, producing seven bars…
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has announced that it will disburse K730 million to households in Nkhata Bay district as part of the Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme. According to DoDMA’s Director of Disaster Preparedness, Moses Chimphepo,…
Glow Foods in Mponela Dowa , a local horticultural enterprise, is making waves in Malawi’s agricultural sector with its innovative farming. Founded in 2017 by Brenda Mwale, Glow Foods has established itself as a producer of high-quality food crops, including…
Ukwe Beef Producers Cooperative, a young people’s farmer group based in Lilongwe, has made significant strides in livestock keeping, with a current stock of over 50 cows and 150 goats. The group, which comprises of 50 members, buys and fattens…
Maroto Investments, a meat processing enterprise based in Mzuzu, is making waves in the industry. Established in 2018 by Yavumba Nyasulu, Maroto Investments has carved a niche for itself in the market with its diverse product line, which includes smoked…
At just 24 years old, Aness Simon is making a name for herself in Malawi’s beverage industry with her unique handcrafted mocktails and cocktails. Aness holds a diploma in Nursing and Midwifery, but her entrepreneurial spirit that is taking off…
In a bid to promote sustainable beekeeping, a local beehive maker has come up with an innovative idea of using discarded used car tyres and plastic to make beehives. Wanangwa Kawinga, a resident of Mzimba district, started his beehive-making project…