One thing that has irked me for the past couple of weeks is the adverts I keep seeing on my Facebook feed. Most businesses now understand it is no longer optional. They need online advertising because it’s harder to be seen now. The pandemic has changed even this dynamic. …

There is one verse that keeps coming to my mind every time something disappointing, dubious, or confusing gains my attention regarding Malawian politics in our new political dispensation where the guy I voted for is in leadership. The Bible verse is: “Are you the one who is to come, or…

We fail. We break things. Others may play a part but ultimately we know we have a role in whatever results. Therein lie the pain and sheer torment of regret. Often we may do things that at the time, we feel are in our best interest and that of others…

Over 100 days have passed since the president many Malawians voted for entered into office. I remain grateful that he won. Like many, I was over expectant of what this presidency could achieve overall and even in the short term. The reality, as we have often been reminded is, it…

Accountability in Entrepreneurship For micro and small entrepreneurs, the buck really does stop here. Dealing with people can be unpredictable at times. Suppliers, customers/clients, business partners and employees can all contribute to situations that require someone stepping up and being accountable. However, sometimes or almost always you — the entrepreneur — is ultimately…

Culture in Entrepreneurial Ventures Unknown to me, I think my earliest introduction to culture was in a movie I reference a lot in my articles being (yes, you guessed it :P ), “The Lion King”. Seems like my core values are built around what I learned from it. Other than seeing a dying lion…

Could Utility Cooperatives Solve Malawi’s Electrification Challenges? In Malawi our sole electricity provider, Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi (ESCOM) proposed yet another tariff increase in mid- 2018. This meant a 68% increase in cost for the end consumer from K73 to K123 per kWh. At the time, someone thought we needed to run the country on generators…

A Few Things to Do to Get Your Business Started Depending on where you are and what you do, how you start off your business may vary. However some core elements remain the same. Here are things you probably have to do for any type of business: Research & Analysis: Depending on what business you have decided to start or…