Despite being a school dropout, Isaac Khalana Nkhotakota, Malawi has built a successful soap-making business driven by his passion and determination. Khalani’s soap-making journey began in 2014, with a small amount of capital and willingness to learn. He has since…
The National Youth Council Of Malawi (NYCOM) says this year’s National Youth Summit will take place from the 2 to 4 July at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. NYCOM says this year’s summit will be held under the…
Imagine tasting a piece of rich, velvety chocolate, crafted from beans grown in the lush fields of Malawi, Kwanza Cocoa, one of the country’s artisanal chocolate companies, is turning this dream into a reality. Founded by Wezi Mzumara, a Malawian…
Lewis Munthali, a 24-year-old entrepreneur from Chilumba in Karonga has etched a name for himself in the soap manufacturing industry. Despite holding a diploma in Shipping and Logistics Management, Munthali discovered his passion for soap-making after watching YouTube videos. His…
Triephonia Thomson Mpinganjira Foundation has come to the rescue of DMI St John the Baptist University graduate Memory Monalissah Mandala with a K3 million donation to boost her second hand clothes business. Triephonia Mpinganjira, who is a philanthropist and founder…
Four four female entrepreneurs have teamed up to form a soap-making business which is steadily changing their lives economically. The four, Agnes Bamusi, Chimwemwe Goliati, Esther Maunde and Lisse Chiwale produce tablet soap trading under the brand “Thandizo soap”. Chairperson…
Government has challenged youths in the country to venture into entrepreneurship for the nation to grow economically. Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale made the remarks during a public lecture titled “Empowering youth as catalysts for agricultural transformation in Malawi”, delivered…
At just 21-years old, Rabecca Lita is challenging gender norms in Malawi’s male-dominated carpentry industry. Raised by a single mother, Rabecca is the second-born in her family and has faced financial struggles, but her determination to succeed keeps her going.…
A 25-year-old entrepreneur Alinafe Velemu in Lilongwe has initiated an innovative programme to transform waste into valuable products. Velemu’s passion for addressing environmental challenges has driven him to find creative solutions to the pressing issue of waste management in Malawi.…
In the Northern Region of Malawi, an entrepreneur has made a name for himself in the quail farming industry. Andrew Chalemba, a quail farmer and incubator maker, has achieved remarkable success in just over a year, with his business growing…