The story of Malawian fashion designer Wedson Titus Chatsika started from humble beginnings. Chatsika is a professional tailor and designer plying his trade at Nkhotakota Boma under the name Wed C Fashions. The 35-year-old creates designs for weddings, engagements, corporate…
In a heartwarming tale of determination and resilience, Mirriam Domphi, a young entrepreneur from Rumphi, has built a successful soap production business from a scratch. Mirriam Soap Production, which was launched in September 2024, has gained momentum, producing seven bars…
Viphya Highlands Coffee, a Malawian product produced in Nkhata Bay district, has penetrated the Icelandic market in Europe where it is selling like a hot cake. The coffee, produced in Usingini, Nkhata Bay by Viphya Highlands Coffee company, has won…
Nsanje district based progressive farmer, Mazoe Bingala Charlie has managed to turn his 1.5 acre land into a thriving farmland that has in turn changed his economic status. Charlie, based in the area of Traditional Authority Malemia manages a diverse…
In a bid to bridge the digital divide and promote gender equity in the technology industry, Abgail Kalua, a Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) graduate, has launched an initiative to impart digital skills to young women and…
The marketplace has been flooded with furniture companies, but not every firm meet customer needs. Most of these companies import furniture from outside the country, resulting in lacklustre quality and unaffordable prices for most local Malawians. An entrepreneur Steve Edward…
Technology and innovation centre, mHub, has trained 135 youths in digital skills and entrepreneurship under the Going Beyond Project, equipping them for financial independence. The four-week training was held Lilongwe Technical College. Speaking at the event on Thursday, mHub’s Communications…
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has announced that it will disburse K730 million to households in Nkhata Bay district as part of the Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme. According to DoDMA’s Director of Disaster Preparedness, Moses Chimphepo,…
A Thyolo-based environmental organisation, Posiye Gardens is making a difference by cultivating and selling fruit and natural tree seedlings along with vegetable seedlings like tomatoes, onions, okra and green pepper. While the organisation generates income through seedling sales, its mission…
Forty-five women from Traditional Authority (T/A) Mchema in Chiradzulu are set to transform their lives after graduating with tailoring and entrepreneurial skills, thanks to the support of Malawi Relief Fund (MRF) UK and Issa Foundation. The women, who underwent intensive…