For years, many young people in Neno District struggled to secure opportunities that could lift them out of abject poverty. Jobs were scarce and the burden of daily survival often weighed down on women and girls. But this began to…
The CCAP Synod of Livingstonia in partnership with Plan Malawi has empowered 242 youths with vital vocational and entrepreneurial skills through a special project called Zantchito. The youths, comprising 169 young women and 73 young men have been equipped with…
A Lilongwe-based youthful entrepreneur, Chris Maliyeliye has offered to provide opportunities to underprivileged youths to acquire technical skills through an initiative being conducted by an organisation called Active Life Foundation in conjunction with Anganga Media. Through the initiative, Maliyeliye wants…
A Zomba-based food scientist cum entrepreneur Rita Blessings Kumwenda is powering the country’s food future by producing oyster mushrooms. Through her company, Parah Enterprises, Kumwenda has turned herself into a reliable supplier of mushrooms locally. Since 2022, Parah Enterprises has…
A Lilongwe-based tailoring and fashion designing firm, Rux Couture, is redefining the country’s fashion industry by blending innovation, culture and entrepreneurial spirit. Under the creative direction of founder Bright Nyakwawa, Rux Couture merges traditional and modern elements to craft designs…
At least 200 women from Phalombe district have undergone a fashion and design training, thanks to a Muslim affiliated charity organisation called AQSA. The organisation says it decided to train the women as one way of empowering them economically. Abdul…
Government, through the National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM), has awarded grants to 150 local entrepreneurs and innovators in a bid to promote the growth of the country’s economy. The grants, disbursed under the Youth Innovation Fund initiative seek to…
In the bustling township of Chilomoni in Blantyre, a story of quiet determination and meaningful progress is unfolding. It is the story of Blessings Maudzu Chapalapata, a 42-year-old woman who has found purpose, hope, and income through a business she…
In a bid to promote the spirit of investment and self-reliance among the youth, a Lilongwe-based youthful entrepreneur, Sothini Shaba has organised a special function targeting youth who are ready to venture into entrepreneurship. The function will be held on…
Prolific youthful innovator, Innocent Mandili has made headlines again on the international stage after being recognised as one of Africa’s top 41 innovators of 2025 in the GoGettaz Agriprenuer Prize Competition (GAPC). This is an annual event that seeks to…