Malawi

Charles Nandolo is an accomplished public servant with seven years’ experience in both administrative and operational policing ability. He currently works for the Malawi Police Service. In addition to this work, he has benefited from a variety of work experiences and academic endeavors with various organizations and institutes. They have enabled him to develop into… read more »

Elina Mwasinga has four years’ experience working with people living with HIV. Currently, Elina is a program assistant volunteer at the Coalition of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Malawi, which ensures that the rights of women living with HIV are protected. She supports the oversight, coordination, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of sexual reproductive health… read more »

Mandela Mwanza has over 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry and performing arts in particular. Currently, Mandela is the founder of Soul Rebel Entertainment Ltd, which he has used to create employment for a few youths who are passionate about the creative economy. He also disseminates social awareness messages among the Malawian youth… read more »

Mercy Musukwa has over four years’ experience working in law firms. Her work primarily involves civil or commercial litigation, and her main interest is in intellectual property law. Mercy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Malawi. She also holds an advanced certificate in Intellectual Property… read more »

Constance Munyenyembe has over three years of experience in management. Currently, she is Malawi’s country coordinator at the Africa Agribusiness Academy (AAA), where she focuses on creating a network and platform for small and medium scale agribusiness firms in Africa. Through the platform, member companies can share their knowledge and experiences, collaborate and form partnerships,… read more »

Joseph Mpango has over three years experience as a Foreign Service Officer, specifically handling matters of bilateral and multilateral economic and trade relations; advising Government on international economic cooperation, regional integration, and diaspora engagement. He is an active member of Lions Clubs International (Lions Club of Capital City), a charitable organization that supports health care… read more »

Ahmad is an economist at the Malawian Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare and co-founder of the award-winning Majuni Safe Water Project. He coordinates the formulation of the Ministry’s programs, policies and budgets. Ahmad is also the Ministry’s Sustainable Development Goals Champion and a member of Malawi Decent Work Program II technical drafting… read more »

Hastings Mkandawire has over 10 years of experience in rural alternative energy and socio economic activities targeting youth living in rural Malawi. Currently, he serves as the Country Coordinator for Media and Technology of the Youth (MTESO), where he designs socio economic related initiatives. His work focuses on reducing youth unemployment and ending careless and… read more »

Bonface Massah has eight years of experience in inclusive development, specializing in disability inclusion. Currently working as the national coordinator for the Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi, Bonface conducts national advocacy, undertakes research, designs programming, coordinates activities, and manages volunteers. Bonface holds a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Studies, with a focus on Disability,… read more »

Chikondi Mandala holds a Bachelor of Law (Honors) and has been with the Malawian judiciary for three years. Chikondi is a senior resident magistrate whose primary responsibility is adjudication. She exercises broad jurisdiction, ranging from criminal matters to civil matters including matrimonial, contractual, and land disputes. Chikondi is also a member of the Women Judges’… read more »

Dorcas Maliro is an agricultural entrepreneur, passionate about development, especially the areas of women’s and youth empowerment. Currently, she is involved in horticulture and livestock production, establishing women and youth associations for rabbit production and providing them with a ready market for her profit and their livelihood improvement. She is a leader imparting her skills… read more »

Andy is co-founder and current chief executive officer of Capital Financial Services, a youth microfinance program in Malawi. He has over five years’ experience in social entrepreneurship and is an accomplished entrepreneur, business trainer, business coach, and mentor. Andrew is a holder of the commonwealth youth silver award, a community service champion award. He also… read more »

Lombola Lombola is the co-founder and Managing Director of Bamboo Express, a firm that uses bamboo for furniture production. Underpinning his business ethos is capacity building and mentorship of aspiring young entrepreneurs. Prior to this position, he worked for an organizational management and development consulting firm serving as an Associate Consultant for three years. In… read more »

Charles Lipenga has over five years’ experience in social entrepreneurship and philanthropy. He is chairman of the award-winning Maestros Leadership Company, in the business of engaging people in mind-transforming training for a brighter and more successful future in their organizations. Charles is also the national youth ambassador of Building Bridges, where he works with African… read more »

Thomson Ligowe is currently Chief Resident Magistrate at Blantyre Magistrates Court in Malawi. He is a lawyer with twelve years of experience working as a judicial officer. His responsibilities include court management and presiding over criminal and civil cases. He also supervises the administration of justice in over 30 magistrate courts where he is challenged… read more »