At just 23, Stuart Luhanga is proving that self-taught skills can turn into real opportunities. Inspired by a high school chemistry lesson, he ventured into soap-making last year, creating different recipes using both local and foreign ingredients. Now, he dreams…
Time of Repenting and Deliverance Ministry (TIRDEM) says it is committed to equipping young people with skill training programmes in entrepreneurship and vocational skills for their economic independence. Pastor Albert Mpende of TIRDEM said this during the graduation ceremony of…
Local educator cum-fashion designer, Namonde Sambakusi has turned her passion for fashion into a thriving enterprise. Sambakusi, a holder of Bachelor’s of Arts in Humanities from the University of Malawi, is the founder and managing director of Namonde Designs, a…
Four animal science graduates from the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) have joined forces to establish a Livestock Innovations and Business Incubation Center. The center aims to promote animal feed production and provide high-quality, low-cost dairy mash…
Despite being overlooked by many, tea selling business has managed to turn around the economic status of a Lilongwe based woman, Mtiuze Chapondera. Based in Chimwendo village in the area of Traditional Authority Masumbankhunda, Chapondera’s tea selling business has become…
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 marketplace has been flooded with furniture companies, but not every firm meet customer needs. Most of these companies import furniture from outside the country, resulting in lacklustre quality and unaffordable prices for most local Malawians. An entrepreneur Steve Edward…
In recent years, many people in Malawi have been purchasing shoes from renowned labels like Adidas, Boss, Gucci and others. But now, things are different. Local individuals are beginning to craft their own shoes to sell within their communities. Daniel…
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…