A group of enterprising youths from Demera Extension Planning Area (EPA) in Traditional Authority Kabudula on the outskirts of Lilongwe city has come together to launch a cooking oil manufacturing venture. The group, comprising 15 members, is manufacturing cooking oil,…
Five innovators from Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), University of Malawi and Unicaf have been awarded K7 million and K12 million grants to develop their innovations. These grants are part of the Unipod Malawi Faculty-Student Programme supported…
While to many snails are often viewed as slimy and disgusting creatures, Goodfellow Phiri, a Lilongwe-based innovator, has found a way to turn them into a lucrative business. Phiri’s company, Environmental Industries, has developed a unique body lotion called “Gezina…
Greencare Waste Solutions won top prize, a waste recycling equipment worth K2 million, solidifying their position as a leader in innovative waste management solutions. The event, organised on December 13, 2024, by Waste Advisers, brought together Five waste management entrepreneurs…
Located in Blantyre, Malawi, Vitumbiko Farm founded in 2021 by Funny Vitumbiko is transforming agriculture with a focus on sustainable farming. “The farm produces a variety of agricultural products, including cereals, vegetables, and organic fertilisers, with the latter being a…
Zacheus Phiri has been appointed President of the World Fitness Federation (WFF) Malawi. This prestigious role was officially confirmed in a letter from Graeme Lancefield, the International President of WFF, which also included Phiri as a member of the WFF…
Malawi’s star netball shooter Mwawi Kumwenda is set to join the West Coast Fever for the 2025 Suncorp Super Netball season, marking a new chapter in her illustrious career. Kumwenda, who has made a name for herself as one of…
As one way of taking part in the afforestation drive, Community Impact organization, has emphasized on the importance of planting trees in degraded landscapes to ensure a green and healthier environment for future generations. Managing Director for the organization Gift…
A 26-year-old computer science student at DMI Hastings Khomo has developed a mobile app called ‘Happy Mind’ to provide critical support to individuals facing mental health challenges. “The application uses the mobile camera to predict the facial expressions of individuals,…
Karonga Museum has marked 20 years of preserving and promoting Malawi’s rich cultural heritage. The museum, established in 2004, has become a hub for cultural education and tourism in the region. Professor Friedemann Schrenk, a board member of Uraha Foundation…