By Burnett Munthali
Fred Yakobe, the head of Power Foods, a company specializing in business and entrepreneurship training, has encouraged women across Malawi to remain committed to small-scale businesses as a pathway to improving their livelihoods.
Yakobe made the remarks during a women’s training session organized by Power Foods at Chigumula in the city of Blantyre.
The training focused on equipping women with practical skills in product formulation and food preparation, aimed at enhancing their entrepreneurial abilities.
Speaking to the participants, Yakobe urged women not to retreat in the face of economic challenges but to press forward and take ownership of their financial futures through small businesses.
He emphasized that consistent effort in business can lead to meaningful transformation in household income and personal development.
One of the participants, Linda Kazembe, expressed appreciation for the training and appealed to fellow women to take active roles in supporting their families through entrepreneurship.
Kazembe encouraged women to put into practice the skills they had learned, especially in the production of various goods that could generate income.
She noted that these businesses, though small in scale, have the potential to provide food, school fees, and security for their homes.
The training drew participants from several districts in Malawi’s Southern Region, including Mulanje, Chikwawa, Blantyre, and Chiradzulu.
It provided a platform for women from different backgrounds to network, share experiences, and build capacity in income-generating ventures.
Power Foods has been recognized for its continued efforts in empowering grassroots communities, especially women, with the tools needed to succeed in business.
The initiative aligns with broader national goals of poverty reduction and economic empowerment through skills development and inclusive entrepreneurship.
