* Apart from promoting environmental conservation, the factory supports import substitution which is government’s goal in attaining an industrialised economy by 2063
* By promoting factories, government was safeguarding local jobs, encouraging entrepreneurship and building national industry base
By Brenda Nkosi, MANA
Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba has described the newly-operating energy saving stove manufacturing factory in Chiradzulu, Burn Manufacturing, as an impressive development whose low-cost stoves are efficient.
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On his tour of the factory yesterday, Mumba was happy to note that apart from promoting environmental conservation, the factory supports import substitution which is government’s goal in attaining an industrialised economy by 2063.
He added that by promoting factories, government was safeguarding local jobs, encouraging entrepreneurship and building national industry base.
“Having a plant in Malawi is a plus for us because, apart from selling to us, they supply the stoves across the boarders to countries like Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Mumba inspecting energy saving stove making factory
“This means we will gain in forex,” said the Minister, who was appraised that Malawians have already started gaining from the plant as it has created several opportunities.
“It is bringing in exposure for our people and employment as it is currently employing over 80 people. Additionally, some of the raw materials used in the production are sourced locally which is promoting other businesses,” said Mumba.
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Factory manager for Burn Manufacturing, Nanokishor Parekh appraised the Minister that they make energy efficient cookware meant to protect the environment.
“Our products reduce carbon emissions as it uses less charcoal and give more efficient cooking,” he said.
The factory, which started production in April 2025, produces 750 stoves a day and only sells through distribution channels, whose sales agents market the product in residential areas of the country’s cities and rural areas areas.
The energy-saving stove, which is easy to ignite for the less charcoal it requires for maximum household use, has attracted the interest of many consumers being sold by the on-foot sales agents using digital means of payment.
