Author: Duncan Mlanjira

* These communities, especially the women, did not have proper agricultural knowledge, which was increasing the vicious cycle of poverty * So, we thought it wise to bridge that gap by providing support to the women through our agro dealer shops By Hastings Yobe, MANA Agwenda Women Input Loan Initiative (AWILI) — in collaboration with government agriculture extension workers — has embarked on a mission to help women in accessing certified farm inputs such as improved seeds and fertiliser…

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* With funding from EU in partnership with European Investment Bank, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, First Capital Bank, Ecobank * Registration deadline for interested agro-business women contestants is Thursday, November 24 * To Register through link: https://forms.gle/HEgBPhgBVK7qMyCDA * Guests encouraged to attend to apply through: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boosting-womeninag-pitch-night-tickets-472430120207 By Duncan Mlanjira Following the success of Boosting Women in Agriculture Pitch Night in Lilongwe in May, selected Southern Region female-led agribusinesses will have a lifetime opportunity to present their business…

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* Must be bonafide Malawi government employees * Must possess valid national IDs * Stamped bank statements and does not need any other collateral By Duncan Mlanjira One of Malawi’s leading financial institutions, First Capital Bank has launched a special farming season loan product ‘Tiyeni ku Munda’ — targeting Malawi government civil servants. Criteria is that they must possess valid national IDs; stamped bank statements and does not need any other collateral. Under the theme: ‘Feed the Harvest with…

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