In a ground breaking move for Malawi’s growing business ecosystem, six recent graduates have come together to establish a financial consultancy firm aimed at supporting both individuals and small-scale businesses in the country. The consultancy, named DEM CPS Financial Consultancy…
Business woman and philanthropist Triephonia Mpinganjira has launched a K20 million project to help rural women entrepreneurs boost their businesses. Writing on her Facebook page, Triephonia said the initiative represents a step forward in addressing the challenges faced by rural…
Mangochi-based youthful entrepreneur Mariam Stand has managed to transform her life from a rice seller to a real estate owner. Stand, from Mtalimanja Village in Traditional Authority Mponda in the district has been selling rice in Mangochi township since 2011.…
In a bid to reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainable innovation, Moses Kamchedzera, a young entrepreneur from Blantyre, has developed biodegradable hair extensions made from sisal fiber (khonje). The Energy Engineering graduate from Malawi University of Applied Business (MUBAS) and…
Lazarus Macheso, a certified commercial food processor from Ntcheu District, is on a mission to transform rural areas through his business, Abale Agri-Producers. Established in 2015, Abale Agri-Producers produces a range of value-added agro-products, including nutritious mixed phala, processed herbs…
In a country where agriculture is the backbone of the economy, one Malawian entrepreneur is making waves with his innovation in supporting local farmers. Mwaiwawo Odala Kukada, founder and managing director of AGRICHE in Lilongwe, has built a thriving business…
The National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) has launched a youth agricultural cooperative initiative worth K100 million tailored to help young entrepreneurs in the country to engage in agriculture to improve their livelihoods. NYCOM Executive Director, Rex Chapola has said…
Lilongwe-based inspiring female entrepreneur and innovator, Elizabeth Msomali has managed to achieve financial independence through the production and sale of crystalized urine fertilizer. The fertilizer has been touted as sustainable and environmentally friendly than traditional chemical fertilizers. Msomali has told…
In a country where fashion designing has long been overlooked as a viable career path, Hilda Gadaga, an entrepreneur and a renowned fashion designer, is breaking the mold. Gadaga is making a name for herself in Malawi’s fashion industry after…
As the rainy season sets in, a local entrepreneur Rute Meleka, is taking steps to protect primary school learners from diseases associated with the rains. Meleka, who manufactures liquid soap on a small-scale, has pledged to donate liquid soap to…