LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s Non-Governmental Organisation Regulatory Authority (NGORA) has sent a last warning to unregistered and unlicenced civil rights groups that could be suspended or banned after December 30, 2024.
NGORA Chief Executive Director Edward Chileka Banda told a news conference in the capital, Lilongwe, on Wednesday, November 6, that a number of NGOs and civil rights groups are not complying with the law, which is putting the country at risk.
Chileka Banda disclosed that 344 NGOs are operating in the country without valid licenses, 173 are functioning without registration certificates, and 419 have failed to submit their 2024 annual reports.
He observes that when NGOs operate outside the legal framework, it compromises their legitimacy as well as puts communities at risk of threats like money theft, terrorist financing, and human trafficking.
Chileka therefore warned that the authority has since given the NGOs until 30 December to comply with the law, and failure to do so will put them at risk of legal action.
He however added that names of NGOs operating outside the legal framework will be published in the print media.
“We recognize the significant role NGOs play in advancing Malawi’s development agenda. The contributions of these organizations, from enhancing healthcare and education to promoting human rights and sustainable development, are invaluable to our society. However, for this impact to be both meaningful and sustainable, we must ensure that all NGOs operate within the framework of our laws.
“NGORA is issuing a directive to all NGOs operating without registration certificates, valid licenses, or without submitting their required annual reports. As of our most recent assessment, we have identified serious non-compliance issues in the sector including: A total of 344 NGOs who are operating without valid licenses; 173 NGOs are functioning without registration certificates; and 419 NGOs have failed to submit their annual reports for 2024,” says Chileka Banda.
He added, “We want to be very clear, these are not mere procedural oversights. When NGOs operate outside the legal framework, it not only compromises their legitimacy but also poses significant risks to national security and societal well-being. Unregulated operations in the NGO sector can expose our communities to threats, including money laundering, theft, terrorist financing, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and other serious criminal activities.
“The NGO (Amendment) Act Section 23 (1) clearly states that it is illegal to operate an NGO without proper registration, while Section 22 of the Act mandates that all NGOs submit their annual reports to NGORA. These provisions are not optional—they are vital measures designed to protect the public interest and promote responsible, transparent, and accountable operations across the sector”.
Chileka Banda explains further, “To address these serious concerns, NGORA has set a compliance deadline of 31st December for all NGOs that have not met these legal requirements. All NGOs operating without a registration certificate or a valid license, and those who have not submitted their 2024 reports, are directed to fulfill these obligations by this date. Non-compliance will result in enforcement actions, including potential suspension of operations.
“The NGO Act and NGO policy are tools meant to safeguard the welfare of the people of Malawi. As the Regulatory Authority, we are mandated to ensure that every organization abides by these requirements. We urge all NGOs affected by this directive to act swiftly, ensuring they meet all necessary legal and procedural standards by the 31st of December”.
He assures, “NGORA is committed to working collaboratively with NGOs to facilitate compliance. We encourage organizations to reach out to our offices for guidance and support during this process.
“We believe that by strengthening the compliance culture within the sector, we will not only enhance public trust but also ensure that the important work being done by NGOs continues to positively impact the lives of our people”.
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Edward Chileka Banda—chief executive officer Non-Governmental Organization Regulatory Authority (Ngora)—has hit back at calls by Parliament’s Public Appointments Committee (PAC) and Forum for National Development (FND) to have him summoned for taking part in politics while serving as a public servant.
In an interview with The MaraviPost, Chileka Banda, who recently contested at a position of Director of Youth at Malawi Congress Party (MCP) convention, has maintained that he has not flouted any law worth his reprimanding.
A week ago, Forum for National Development (FND) National Coordinator Fryson Chonzi, wrote Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee to summon Chileka Banda for flouting the law.
PAC chairperson Joyce Chitsulo says her committee will act on the matter upon legal opinion from Parliament’s legal section.
As a matter of law, in a 2014 case involving Jessie Kabwila and Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), High Court judge Justice Dunstan Mwaungulu directed that ‘Dr. Kabwila who was a public officer in the civil service was exempted by Section 193 (3) of the Constitution because she is a person whose functions are not directly concerned with the formulation and administration of the policies of the government.’
Expert argue that from that ruling it is clear that a public servant, not a civil servant, is free to stand in any party elections and is not supposed to resign before contesting.
In a scathing response to FND, Chileka Banda described the forum’s request before Parliament as ill-conceived and misplaced because “there is no law that I flouted”.
“My work at Ngora is not compromised since I am not holding any political office. The Republican Constitution does not criminalise expression of interest. Additionally, Forum for National Development’s credibility must be questioned as their interest is politically motivated.
“First, the forum is illegally operating in Malawi as it is not registered with Ngora. Without it respecting the NGO Act and other laws, this could be a political organisation targeting individuals they deem political opponents,” he said.
Chileka Banda further said any reasonable justice process would dismiss the organisation as it is not working in the public interest.
Ngora was established as a statutory body by an Act of Parliament and its mandate is to register and regulate operations of NGOs in Malawi.
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Parliamentary Committee on Appointment Committee (PAC) is summoning Non-Governmental Organisation Regulatory Authority (NGORA) Chief Executive Officer Edward Chileka Banda for taking part in politics while serving as a public servant.
But Chileka Banda, who recently contested at a Malawi Congress Party (MCP) convention as Director of Youth, hinted that he has not flouted any law worth his reprimanding.
Section 193 (2) (a) of the Republican Constitution states that civil servants aspiring to engage in partisan politics must first resign from their official duties.
In addition, Regulation 24 of the Civil Service Regulations deplores any political activity that interferes with the performance of one’s duties as a civil servant, saying doing so constitutes an offence.
“I am not holding any political office But despite the two provisions, Chileka Banda did not resign before contesting for the position of director of youth at the MCP convention”, defended Chileka
His counterpart Jessie Kabwira, however, resigned as director of Malawi School of Government Kanengo Campus in Lilongwe before contesting for the post of MCP publicity secretary a fortnight ago.
PAC chairperson Joyce Chitsulo told Nation on Sunday that the committee will act on the matter.
“In the meantime, we are waiting for a legal opinion from Parliament’s Legal Section,” she said.
Echoed the same, Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament chairperson Mark Botomani said Chileka Banda’s situation needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency.
He said his action borders on impunity.
Said Botomani said, “Our laws ought to apply to everyone regardless of their party affiliation. Impunity must, therefore, not be condoned.”
This comes barely days after Forum for National Development (FND) on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 wrote Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee to summon Chileka Banda for flouting the law.
In the letter signed by its national coordinator Fryson Chodzi, FND claims that prior to approaching the committee, it first wrote Secretary to President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba and Chileka Banda.
“However, despite this communication, no action has been taken by Ngora, necessitating our appeal to your esteemed office.
“The integrity of our public institutions and the trust placed in them by Malawians depend on their adherence to legal and ethical standards. We trust the committee will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves,” reads FND letter in part.
The letter further states that the organisation was compelled to move the parliamentary committee given the alleged violations.
It cites Section 60 (3) of the Constitution and Parliament Standing Order 159, which give the committee authority to summon any person or institution and produce any documents required for its deliberations.
Our efforts to speak to Zamba, Comptroller of Statutory Corporations Peter Simbani and Ngora board member Arthur Chingoka proved futile as their phones were out of reach on Friday.
But in response, Chileka Banda described the forum’s request as ill-conceived and misplaced because “there is no law that I flouted”.
“My work at Ngora is not compromised since I am not holding any political office. The Republican Constitution does not criminalise expression of interest. Additionally, Forum for National Development’s credibility must be questioned as their interest is politically motivated.
“First, the forum is illegally operating in Malawi as it is not registered with Ngora. Without it respecting the NGO Act and other laws, this could be a political organisation targeting individuals they deem political opponents,” he said.
Chileka Banda further said any reasonable justice process would dismiss the organisation as it is not working in the public interest.
Ngora was established as a statutory body by an Act of Parliament and its mandate is to register and regulate operations of NGOs in Malawi. It is under the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare.
Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare Jean Sendeza is yet to comment on the matter.
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Forum for National Development (FND) has penned Secretary to The President and Cabinet (SPC) Collen Zamba to act on NonGovernmental Organizations Regulatory Authority (NGORA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edward Chileka Banda for actively involved in party politics in the just ended Malawi Congress Party (MCP) convention.
Chileka contravened Malawi laws that bar civil servants from actively participating in party politics without resigning, which the latter failed to comply with.
NGORA chief Chileka vied for MCP Nation Youth Director during the convention the seat he failed to win.
In the FND letter signed by its National Coordinator Fryson Chodzi addressed to SPC and copied to the Comptroller, Statutory Corporations The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Gender, Community Development, and Social Welfare, Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament Chairperson, and NGORA board chairperson want Chileka to be disciplined.
“We are writing to express our deep concern and respectfully request immediate action from your esteemed office regarding the conduct of Mr. Edward Chileka Banda, who currently serves as the Director of Social Services under the Ministry of Gender. Mr. Banda was seconded to act as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Non-Governmental Organizations Regulatory Authority (NGORA).
“However, his recent activities raise significant questions about his compliance with the principles and legal obligations that govern public service conduct in Malawi. On 8th August 2024, Mr. Banda participated in the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) convention, where he contested for the position of Director of Youth. It is important to highlight that Mr. Banda remains an active employee of the Ministry of Gender and continues to serve in his capacity as the CEO of NGORA,” reads the FND letter in part.
The letter adds, “This political engagement, while holding a senior position in the civil service, directly contravenes the spirit of the Republican Constitution, the NGO Act, the Public Service Act, the Civil Service Code of Conduct, and the Civil Service Regulations.
“It is worth noting that Dr. Jessie Kabwira, who was in a similar situation as Mr. Banda, resigned from active politics in 2021 to join the Malawi Institute of Management (now Malawi School of Government) as the Executive Dean, and recently resigned from the Malawi School of Government to rejoin active politics, where she contested at the recent MCP convention and was elected Publicity Secretary”.
FND observes, “The Constitution of Malawi, under Section 193(1), requires that civil servants, in the exercise of their participation in political activities, must not compromise the independent exercise of their functions, powers, and duties as impartial servants of the general public.
“This provision underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity and impartiality of the civil service, which is essential to public trust. Furthermore, Section 193(2)(a) clearly mandates that any civil servant wishing to engage in partisan political activities must first resign from their official duties”.
The letter adds further, “By contesting for a political position while still serving as CEO of NGORA, Mr. Banda has demonstrated a clear disregard for these constitutional requirements, thereby compromising the impartiality and integrity of the office he holds.
“NGORA, as a statutory regulatory body, plays a critical role in overseeing the activities of non-governmental organizations in Malawi. The impartiality of its leadership is paramount to ensuring that NGOs and other stakeholders have confidence in its regulatory functions”.
FND explains, “Mr. Banda’s engagement in partisan politics threatens to erode this confidence, potentially undermining the authority’s ability to function effectively and impartially. His actions could be perceived as a conflict of interest, jeopardizing the non-partisan nature of NGORA and diminishing public trust in its operations.
“Moreover, Mr. Banda’s participation in active politics while still a civil servant constitutes a breach of Civil Service Regulation 24, which explicitly prohibits any political activity that interferes with the performance of one’s duties as a civil servant. Such conduct is not only an offense under the regulations but also sets a dangerous precedent for other civil servants who may be tempted to follow suit, thereby weakening the integrity of the entire civil service”.
Chodzi urges, “In light of these serious concerns, I urge your office to take immediate and appropriate action to address this matter. Upholding the principles of impartiality, integrity, and non-partisanship within the civil service is crucial for maintaining public trust and ensuring that our institutions continue to serve the best interests of all Malawians.
“I trust that you will give this matter the attention it deserves and take the necessary steps to uphold the rule of law and the standards of conduct expected of public servants. Thank you for your prompt consideration of this urgent request”.
Chileka is yet to comment on matter.
MCP held an elective convention on August 8 to 10, 2024 at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in the capital Lilongwe whereby delegates endorsed President Lazarus Chakwera as the party torchbearer for the 2025 general elections.
Lilongwe Mapuyu South Constituency Member of Parliament (MP)Joseph Njobvuyalema predicts doom for Malawi Congress Party (MCP) in next year’s tripartite polls.
This follows his loss to Edward Chileka Banda who emerged the winner in primary elections.
Njobvuyalema says the party will not win the elections if it continues to defend those that it deems loyal to it than those that are rightfully chosen by voters.
The Malawi Congress Party through press statement signed by party’s spokesperson Maurice Munthali states that Edward Chileka Banda emerged winner during the primary elections and amassed 420 votes out of all eligible voters.
Apart Njobvuyalema who got 320 votes, Esther Kathumba, Elenata Chawinga and Joseph Bauleni who shared the rest of the votes.
To Njobvuyalema this will lead to MCP not see the light of the day in 2019 elections.
“Look, I won the primary elections but I know some few people within the party that do not wish me well did the cooking of the figures to completely deal with,” said Njobvuyalema.
He argues “The total number of eligible voters was 701. If you add what Edward Chileka Banda got (420 votes) and what I got (320 votes) you will see that it’s coming up to 720. Now my question is where did the others come from? What about other contestant’s votes?”
According to Njobvuyalema, the results are fake and he is calling for fresh elections to be conducted in the constituency.
But MCP spokesperson Maurice Munthali hints the party will not change its position on the election results.
Munthali has since called upon Njobvuyalema to accept the results than engage the media in the matter.
“MCP does not discuss party issues with the media. We urge Njobvuyalema and other aggrieved aspirants to follow proper procedures whenever they have grievances with the party,” Munthali told Capital FM.
Since MCP started conducting primaries, a lot of irregularities have erupted leaving some very disgruntled.
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)- Malawi’s young people were this week challenged to take a leading role in various development projects, if they are to make relevant advancement in their lives.
This is the call that was made during the International Youth Day that falls on August 12 every year. This is a United Nations (UN) commemoration, which the global body set aside to celebrate the critical role young people play in the society.
In 2017, the day is being commemorated under the theme, “Youth building peace”, with also a call for governments to invest in young people especially the “Rural Youth, girls, and young people with disability.”
This year’s celebrations comes amid high levels of unemployment despite various innovations Government and other stakeholders, are championing, particularly on entrepreneurship.
Most youth in the country crave for colorful or office jobs; however the country does not have the ability to absorb them into the labor system.
In an exclusive interview with The Maravi Post, Youth Consultative Forum (YCF) Chairperson Edward Chileka-Banda, whose organization leads the country’s youth movement, said there is the critical need for invoking deep reflections among the young people themselves and other stakeholders (both institutions and decision makers). In other words, youth need to have a changed mindset.
Also Executive Director of Eye for Development (EY), Chileka-Banda, urged youth to take the day as a reminder of their relevance in the society, instead of always complaining and blaming others for the ills of the country.
He said the day’s commemoration must alert young people that they are no longer beggars of their future, but that they get supported to generate solutions.
The youth activist Banda added that young people no longer need the tokenism and handouts approach in addressing youth issues and he reminded senior generations of the need to realize that young people are a today’s resources and tools and not tomorrow’s.
Banda therefore urged senior generations to deliberately mentor the millennial (youth) and said there is no future without the youth and no progress today without the young people.
“We must understand that the problems that our communities are facing are our problems and that our problems are a blockade to society. While recognizing the great efforts stakeholders in youth development are making, deep reflections and a search for new solutions must inspire the next steps.
“We must view ourselves as the solutions rather than thinking that someone must always bail us out. As young people, we must “TAKE THE LEAD” in building a peaceful, inclusive, fair, just, disease-free, corrupt-free and responsible society. The duty to make our society a better place for everyone, is really ours and not for those,” said Chileka Banda.
Currently, Malawi Government in partnership with TEVETA, intensified entrepreneurship ventures through establishment of community colleges to bridge the gap of unemployment.
Speech made by Edward Chileka Banda at Youth Business Empowerment Symposium, Robins Park, Blantyre, 28th January 2017
The Guest of Honour
The Organisers, CYAMA
Fellow Speakers
And the Distinguished Youth Delegates and Leaders
All Protocols Observed!
I am highly honoured to be invited to speak at this important Youth Business Empowerment Symposium held here at Robins Park, Blantyre. I am greatly inspired that this gathering is about two important aspects of our society: *Entrepreneurship and the Youth*. The youth constitute the largest component of Malawi’s population. Statistics indicate that persons below 30 years constitute over 65 percent of the total population. Such a demographic trend simply means any challenges facing Malawi bear a youth face. The youth are the hardest hit by poverty, hunger, diseases, unemployment and marginalization. Despite being in majority and energetic, the youth are the most excluded in decision making processes and often times, they are abused as political agents of violence and intimidation against opponents. The youth remain the untapped resource for national building and development. Yet the youth are a social capital, a demographic dividend that if utilised, we can transform our lives as well as bail Malawi out of poverty.
The conversation about entrepreneurship is to many of us, long overdue. Malawi remains one of the least developed countries in the SADC Region, African Region and in the world. Yet we are one of the countries endowed with numerous natural resources like abundant water, good land, Nice weather patterns and above all its people. As I am speaking, millions are facing biting hunger, we are importing maize which we can produce in surplus and many more contradictions. The 2016 UN development report indicates that Malawi will not graduate from being a least developed country even after 2025. Entrepreneurship, *WHICH IS THE ABILITY TO EXPLOIT AND UTILISE AVALIABLE RESOURCES FOR MORE GAINS*, can largely explain our sad situation in Malawi. Malawi lacks entrepreneurs. Societies that have advanced have taken entrepreneurship seriously. In fact we have foreigners who come to Malawi do business, and become rich in our face. And they become rich because of us. We buy from them, we give them the profits. And they externalise the money at the end of the day. So we are poor not because we do not have resources, but because we have chosen to be consumers not entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs do balance between production and consumption. Unless we start thinking entrepreneurship at all levels, forget about development. The consumption mentality is currently dominant in government, political institutions, offices, families and even among individuals. One key indicator of consuming societies is RAMPANT CORRUPTION for its people think less about production but more on consumption and they always hunt for easy money. You will agree with me that many are joining politics not to push entrepreneurship but to get a chance to consume easily.
SHAPE YOUR JOURNEY TOWARDS GREATNESS
Life has two flash points; birth and death. The period between birth and death is the journey that must be travelled by each one of us. The quality of life and greatness of destination depend on how one shapes his or her journey. The journey towards destiny is not that straight forward. It’s a journey full of needs, problems, desires, ambitions and even conflicts. Among the youth, there are future Presidents of this country, doctors, Chief Executive Officers, Members of Parliament, managing directors, and many more. Therefore, the youth must be equipped now to deliver on upcoming tasks. One such EMPOWERMENT TOOL is Entrepreneurship which will emancipate the youth from begging, liberate youth from abuse and free the youth from modern slavery.
WHAT ENTREPRENEURSHIP SHOULD MEAN THEN?
As young people, we must understand that no-one will empower us. We must empower ourselves. We must strive to be independent and face the future with certainty. Therefore, entrepreneurship must be understood and embraced from critical angles of:
1. Solving personal and societal problems- every challenge we are facing as young people need to be solved. The poverty, Hunger, unemployment and even diseases need relevant solutions which entrepreneurship offers. As young people, we must not just watch problems and challenges, rather we must confront them, find solutions, and explore business opportunities in them. Entrepreneurship shapes our journey to greatness.
2. Investing into the future: Entrepreneurship should not mean about huge profits today but rather should help us PROJECT into future needs and find solutions to the future problems. This requires generating a vision and how to finance it. That’s why entrepreneurship will demand investments into education. It demands the culture of savings and discipline. Entrepreneurship will demand *FIRST THINGS FIRST*. If it’s time for education, don’t open a Shop, go to school. If time for studies, don’t open Whatsapp, read. You must invest into the future. If still young, don’t behave and act as a married person, invest your time and resources wisely. If you want to be successful tomorrow, then succeed today.
3. Entrepreneurship should mean SEARCH change, and change for the better. When you act to solve problems, when you invest into the future, it means you are not satisfied with present situation. It means your journey is in search for prosperity. We must all seek change and as young people we must deliver that change. It must be us the youth to change the narrative of a poor nation to a rich country. For Malawi is poor because we are poor. We must say enough of poverty, enough of corruption, enough of begging, enough of hunger, we must rise and push for a better change. Entrepreneurship should help us see a far. And we must work to have this change today not tomorrow. We must not postpone change.
4. The Collective Vision must top the entrepreneurship agenda. Doing business should not just focus on us making huge profits, or becoming the super rich, NO. Entrepreneurship must mean offering the best services and products on the market. Entrepreneurship must satisfy the needs of others too. That’s why entrepreneurship will demand adherence to quality, joint investments and partnerships. You can do it alone, but you can do it better with friends. If others cannot lend you money, then the youth can collectively raise the capital and build the Youth Business Cooperative and succeed. Be ready to share gains than being selfish.
THINGS TO OVERCOME
While we all agree that entrepreneurship will help us shape our journeys to greatness, we must be mindful that the process is not that smooth. We must be prepared, as young as we are, to overcome the challenges.
1. We must overcome fear of the establishment. While we set the journey towards our destiny, there are many people that will discourage us, some will criticise us, some will despise us, some will intimidate us, yet others will seek to destroy us. We must be aware of these but we must not be stopped . We must not be afraid of competition, we must not be afraid of the billionaires, the powerful politicians, for they are travelling their own journeys and we should not allow them block ours. Exercise your independent minds. Take risks. No one should stop you from attending an event which they don’t like, no-one should not stop you from interacting with anyone they don’t like, break that fear and do what you want. Exercise your free will. The well and already established entrepreneurs or politicians should not manage to inflict terror in your hearts. Resist and move on. These Goliaths can be defeated by the Davids, the Esthers of today.
2. Break the Social and Political barriers: entrepreneurship requires flexibility and tolerance. As young people we must develop an open mind and be blind to tribal divisions, political colours and regional demarcations. Rather we must break these barriers and move as one nation. We must not allow these to destroy our future, our journeys. We should not allow others to draw us boundaries because of their political interests.
MY TRUE STORY
When you see me, you must see Entrepreneurship. I was born in a very poor family, where no-one had ever reached Form Four. Having failed to be selected to a boarding and better secondary school, I proceeded to a self boarding Distant Education Center (DEC) in a remote rural area where conditions were just poor. I, my brother and sister entered Form one at same time and walked a distance of 30 kilometres everyday in search of education. It was tough. After sitting for JCE, we would not continue due to financial challenges. But after two years, I decided to go back to School, another CDSS where I did all the cooking and the learning. Life was tough. During the first attempt I passed but got 5 credits, not good enough to take me any university that time. I went back home as a hero though, you know life in a village. But after a year, I could still sense that my journey was not yet fully shaped. I went back to school to sit for MSCE again and got 14 points and proceeded to Chancellor College where I graduated with Bachelor’s Degree in Education Humanities. I joined Ministry of Education as a Secondary School Teacher for a year but moved on to follow my heart in areas of human rights, governance and youth development. Even a Teaching profession could not limit my journey. Rather I made sure it furthered my vision. Entrepreneurship has helped me to grow to this and exposed me to many forums, both local and international. I have visited USA, Geneva, France, Japan and many African countries.
You can see that entrepreneurship in form of problem solving, investment into the future, and search for change has taken me to this very podium and be able to inspire some of you.
HOW DO WE TAKE OFF?
We cannot keep on just talking and discussing about doing business, rather we must move and do it. There so many business opportunities out there which we need to grab. By the fact that foreign companies and individual traders are flocking to Malawi and are able to expand their businesses, it is a sign that there opportunities out there. Instead of just complaining, we must quickly learn the art of trade, move to deal with business challenges and grow and implement our business ideas. Time is now. As young people and as a nation, we cannot continue to pride ourselves as a market, buyers of foreign goods and services, we must produce and export. We must lobby for a conducive business environment for young entrepreneurs for that’s the only hope for Malawi. We cannot continue buying imported vegetables, potatoes, toothpicks and even more yet we can produce. There are businesses in every sector as long as we are facing challenges as a country. Therefore, I propose the establishment of *YOUTH BUSINESS COOPERATIVE (YBC)* with youth business hubs a cross the country. Youth entrepreneurs must do this and increase their voice in business sector. The cooperative will facilitate business partnerships, market linkages, easy access to business capital and training. With this, we can effectively lobby for business opportunities from the Malawi Government like a 30% share of all the public contracts. We have engineers among ourselves. With this, the youth can easily own their own Youth Bank, Youth Shopping Centre, Youth Market, Youth Mobile Company, Youth General Farms, Youth Private Schools, Youth e.t.c. We must get organised beyond Faith, tribe, region and political party affiliations. Our only basis for working together must be that we are Malawian youth.
WE HAVE CAPACITY AND WE MUST BUILD IT FURTHER OURSELVES. NOONE WILL BUILD IT FOR US.
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)- Malawi’s young people were this week challenged to take a leading role in various development projects, if they are to make relevant advancement in their lives.
