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…
VisionFund Malawi’s Mulanje Branch won Global Contest organised by VisionFund International’s the Business Optimisation Unit to recognise innovation at branch level. A statement from VisionFund International says the challenge was simple yet powerful. “Make one impactful change to improve customer…
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.…
Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training Authority (Teveta) has appealed female students to consider taking up vocational courses in tertiary training institutions. Teveta Northern Region Manager Joseph Chikopa made the remarks during the graduation of 53 students in vocational…
The Malawi Tourism Council has announced a partnership with Legions of Excellence (LOX) to produce a reality TV show that will showcase the country’s hidden tourism gems. “Amazing Wonders of Malawi” will feature 28 destinations across the country, with 13…
The ninth edition of the Standard Bank Be More Race, the half marathon, will be held on July 17 in Lilongwe. Phillip Madinga, Chief Executive Officer for Standard Bank, sponsors of the athletics event, said this on Thursday during the…
Government has underlined the need for the academic community to come up with strategies that can help in the growth of the country’s tourism sector. Minister of Tourism Vera Kamtukule has made the appeal through a public lecture titled “Solidifying…
Sixty learners from Mantchombe Primary School in Chikwawa district can now breathe a sigh of relief after a non-governmental organisation, Community Focus (COFO) to donated school materials. Among others, COFO has given the learners school uniforms and a pair of…