The Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Labour, Skills and Innovation, has officially launched the establishment of the Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET) Technical Working Group (TWG), marking a significant step towards strengthening coordination and reform in the country’s skills development sector.
Clever Soko’s role as Stanley in the ZEV drama Titha Kuchita became more than acting — it became a catalyst for business transformation. In this inspiring story, he reflects on how lessons from the series pushed him to formalise his business, strengthen his credibility and think like an entrepreneur.
An entrepreneur should always be innovative. One key skill is to identify potential clients and work on understanding and then meeting their needs. And entrepreneurs need to have self-confidence – it’s not always easy starting a business.
Malawi is advancing efforts to bridge the long-standing mismatch between skills training and labour market needs through the establishment of Sector Skills Councils (SSCs)—a move widely seen as critical to building a more responsive and demand-driven Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET) system.
The Malawi Parliamentary Committee on Social and Community Affairs has expressed serious concern over persistent gaps in skills development, warning that weaknesses in the country’s education, skills and labour structure could undermine economic growth if not urgently addressed.
In an effort to improve workplace standards and promote decent work, the Ministry of Labour has called on journalists to leverage their position and raise awareness on decent work and labour laws of Malawi.
We present to you issue 4 of the Zantchito Component 1 Newsletter. This issue is covering the latest in the implementation of project activities from partner institutions in Component 1 of the Zantchito Skills for Jobs Programme.
A new assessment of Malawi’s Employer Representative Bodies (ERBs) and sector-specific organisations has revealed deep structural and operational challenges that threaten their effectiveness and long-term impact.
The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) funded Zantchito Skills for Jobs Programme has launched Malawi’s first National Occupational Safety and Health Policy.
The Agricultural Mechanisation Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) is hosting a week-long Training of Trainers (ToT) in Agricultural Mechanisation aimed at strengthening the capacity of instructors in the operation and maintenance of farm machinery and implements.
