Clik here to view.
Ulanda Mtamba: One of BBC’s most influential 100 women
“Some were born great, some achieve greatness and others have greatness thrust upon them,” William Shakespeare. These phrases best capture Ulanda Mtamba, an advocate for adolescent girls and young...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ellen Chilemba: Founder of Tiwale Community-Based Organisation
The music industry, especially deejaying, has been male-dominated. Female DJs may face stereotypes and gender bias, with some people assuming that women aren’t as skilled or knowledgeable in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sithembire Chimaliro: The first female neurosurgeon in Malawi
In a field where accuracy, expertise and unwavering dedication are requirements, Sithembire Chimaliro’s journey to becoming the first female neurosurgeon is nothing short of remarkable. Her story is a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Nancy Magwaya: Grassroots Innovators’ Challenge winner
It would be anyone’s nightmare to be stripped and paraded naked in public. Nancy Magwaya, 49, faced such a humiliation in 2002 when three men subjected her to this after assaulting her. She is a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Immaculate Chawanda: EU youth Sounding Board Ambassador
Immaculate Chawanda stands out as dynamic force in the country’s development. She serves as co-founder and executive director of Validus Circle (VC)—a youth-led organisation championing education,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Anita Likambale: Founder of Tosope Initiative
“When I see a child with disability, I think about what else they can do, how they can live a normal life and what resources they need to achieve that.” This is according to Anita Likambale, who has...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rachel Kumwenda: Named champion of diversity, equity, inclusion
The 29-year-old Rachel Kumwenda Kaunda has been named one of the women champions in diversity, equity, and inclusion by the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) alongside six other women from Sri...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Olive Chilenga: Founder of Harvest Hut
Olive Chilenga is one of the few young women standing tall and making community impact for change. At only 26, she is a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Thokozani Unyolo: Award-winning marketer, women advocate
As a young girl, Thokozani Unyolo dreamt of being a doctor to help others. However, growing up, she realised her passion was not in looking at and working with suffering people daily. She settled for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dr. Kelita Kamoto bagged a PhD at 60
“At the age of 60, I achieved my PhD in Molecular Biology with focus on neglected tropical diseases [Sleeping sickness], showcasing that it is never too late to further your education and follow your...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Khumbo Banda: Illovo Sugar Malawi human resource director
Khumbo Ntambo-Banda is Illovo Sugar Malawi human resource director spearheading an initiative called Women Inspire under Illovo Women in Leadership (I Wil). It involves holding career talks in primary,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Courageous Musasa: Founded Courageous Kids Foundation
In the busy streets of Blantyre where the daily struggle for survival is a harsh reality for street children, one woman stands out as a ray of hope. Driven by her unwavering desire to transform the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Linly Nkhalamba: Founder of Blossom Effect
Growing up, Linly Nkhalamba always felt that God wanted her to be a woman who sought Him to lead a life of purpose and impactful beyond her education and career. However, that vision did not align with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Flora Chunga: Leads at hospitality connect consulting services
Flora Chunga, founder and executive director of Hospitality Connect Consulting Services (HCCS), leverages her firm to mentor and empower women and girls in the hospitality industry, helping them gain...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Nancy Nkhoma: Founded Melaka Cleaning Manufacturing Company’s
Nancy Nkhoma’s desire for a clean environment has seen her venture into an eco-friendly cleaning company. She established Melaka Cleaning Manufacturing Company to revolutionise cleaning solutions by...
View Article