LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Technical, Entrepreneurial, and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVETA) has spent MK120 million to host the Central Region World Skills Malawi competition, held from October 24 to 26, 2025, in Lilongwe.
Speaking during the event, Joseph Sambaya, Regional World Skills Malawi Coordinator, said the competition attracted 48 contestants from various technical colleges across the region.
Principal for Lilongwe Technical College, Suzika Mvalo, applauded TEVETA for organizing the event, saying it has provided a vital platform for students to showcase their technical abilities.
Mvalo noted that many talented young people often face challenges in demonstrating their skills due to limited opportunities and low pay.
“For a long time, many skilled individuals have been looked down upon because of small salaries. It is the ministry’s wish to improve the welfare of these talented people,” said Mvalo.
He further urged TEVETA to continue supporting such initiatives and commended the choice of Gateway Mall as a suitable venue for showcasing young talent.
In his remarks, TEVETA Executive Director Elwin Chiwembu Sichiola expressed gratitude to the organizing committee and all participants.
Sichiola emphasized that the competition bridges the gap between technical colleges and industry.
“Going to a technical college is a plus because every student can employ themselves,” pledging TEVETA’s continued support for technical education and skills development,”he said,
All participants received certificates and recognition medals, while winners in each category were awarded as follows:1st Place: MK300,000 + Gold Medal + Certificate,
2nd Place: MK250,000 + Silver Medal and 3rd Place MK100,000 + Bronze Medal
Dennis Chimangeni, one of the participants from SOS Vocational Training Center who emerged in first position in the Food production category, said he has learnt a lot from fellow competitors during the contest.
He pledged to work even harder as he prepares for the upcoming National WorldSkills Malawi competition.
The competition covered several skill areas, including Bricklaying, Plumbing, Fabrication and Welding, Tailoring, Fashion Design, Food Production, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
SOS emerged the best Vocational training college for producing 3 number ones from different categories.