Malawi: How this father-son duo established a meat processing business Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 February 2022 After securing a market for its products in Malawi, the founders of Nyama World are now looking to boost sales to the Middle East.
Malawi: Meat processing company grows from five pigs to the shelves of Shoprite Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 September 2021 How entrepreneur Peggy Joy Ngwira took advantage of a gap in Malawi’s food industry.
Profit-making idea: Opportunities to supply packaging material in Malawi Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 September 2021 Malawi’s packaging suppliers cannot meet the demand and specific requirements from businesses in the country.
Malawi: Entrepreneur capitalises on agro-processing opportunities Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 September 2021 Victoria Msowoya Mwafulirwa outlines how she started and grew Homes Industries, a company that processes locally-grown sunflower seeds, groundnuts and rice.
The affordable 3D-printed home that could transform African urbanisation Published by Sean Fleming on 7 July 2021 A new venture is 3D-printing houses and schools in a fraction of the time it would normally take.
Profit-making idea: International secondary schools in Lilongwe, Malawi Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 April 2021 There is a gap in the Malawian education sector to establish additional international secondary schools.
From car rentals to hotels: Businessman seizes opportunities in Malawi Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 April 2021 Entrepreneur Mike Mlombwa explains how he started a car hire business in Malawi and why he is now eyeing the hospitality industry.
Business of fashion: Malawian designer creates brand with a global customer base Published by James Torvaney on 14 April 2021 Lilly Alfonso, founder of the eponymous Malawi-based fashion label, explains how she built her business.
Lessons learnt from investing in East African agribusiness companies Published by Betsy G Henderson on 3 December 2020 Pearl Capital Partners’ Dr Edward Isingoma Matsiko talks about opportunities in the agriculture sector and the investment lessons he has learnt.
Malawi: Entrepreneur capitalises on gap in cleaning products industry Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 October 2020 Imani Investments manufactures cleaning mops, branded as Easy Mop, from its factory in Blantyre, Malawi. Co-founder Moses Nyirenda answers our questions.
Malawi: Founder of dairy company discusses her journey so far Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 August 2020 Mdingase Tewete is the managing director of Kombeza Foods, a dairy processing company in Malawi.
What’s the future of online higher education in Africa? Published by Katharina Neureiter on 25 June 2020 Africa has the world’s fastest-growing youth population. Yet, there is a stark undersupply of quality, affordable higher education across the continent.
Why is used clothing popular across Africa? We found out in Malawi Published by Dan Banik on 29 May 2020 The sale of used clothing is a billion-dollar global industry.
Africa’s youth deserve a flexible secondary education system Published by Steve Cumming on 30 April 2020 By ensuring flexibility in the secondary education system, more young African’s will have access to the skills they need to respond to an increasingly digital, automated, and connected world.