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11/12/2023

BRICKLAYER THRIVES IN BUSINESS AFTER QUITTING FORMAL EMPLOYMENT

Sanderson Fottie Moyo, a resident of Hilltop Township in Mzuzu City has never regretted his decision to leave formal work to venture into business.

The 30-year-old is earning money through his timber selling business.

Moyo, who graduated from Livingstonia Technical College in bricklaying, left formal employment to venture into timber selling business, which he says is profitable.

He told ProjectM that after graduating in 2017, he started job hunting, and he was not lucky to find formal work which stirred him to come up with an idea of selling timber.

"After being unemployed, I got tired and I am also driven by this philosophy to say money is money whether you get it from a bin or in the office. Most of the youth nowadays think that when you finish doing your studies then you will get employed. That was my mentally too," said Moyo.

He said he started his business at a small scale by buying timber from around the community. But now the business has grown as he orders timber from Tanzania.

"I was introduced to Tanzanians where we order our timbers and sell them here in Mzuzu City and I can say that I really made a good choice," Moyo said.

Apart from selling timbers, together with his girlfriend, also sells farm products such, beans, rice and ground nuts in South Africa.

Currently, Moyo has seven workers who help him to take care of the business.

"My dream is to create employment for more people in my area and complement the development of the country," he added.

Moyo said not depending on his family and being an employee at the age of 30 has been a greatest achievement in his life and he would like to achive more to live his dream life.

Pilirani Banda, who is Moyo's trusted customer, has hailed him for being a trustworthy person when it comes to business.

"I will continue supporting him because he is not disappointed and that is all that matters when it comes to business' she added.

Sanderson Fottie Moyo can be contacted via WhatsApp on +265998158952

(By Vicky Mphande)

11/12/2023

YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR THRIVES IN AGRI-BUSINESS

Twenty six-year-old Bridget Manda from Nkhata Bay has defied age and economic barriers to become a well established supplier of rice, beans and fish for customers in Mzuzu, Lilongwe and Blantyre cities.

Manda, a Lilongwe technical college graduate, opted to venture into entrepreneurship despite receiving several white-collar job offers.

She has told ProjectM that despite having a diploma in HIV/AIDS Management, she followed her heart to venture into entrepreneurship.

"My sister, who is in South Africa, secured jobs for me, but I did not leave Malawi because I knew that leaving Malawi would kill my dream of becoming an entrepreneur," Manda said.

Soon after graduating in 2020, Manda started ordering clothes from Tanzania, a business popularly known as "Taking orders" in Malawi.

Through that business, she raised enough capital which enabled her to launch her dream business of becoming a supplier of rice, beans and fish.

"I normally go around villages buying rice, beans and fish from farmers of which I send through courier to shop owners in Mzuzu, Lilongwe and Blantyre," said Manda.

Through the business, she can afford basic necessities as well as supporting her relatives.

Apart from supplying farm produce, Manda has also built a reputation around Nkhata Bay as a reliable supplier of quality clothes ordered from South Africa, Tanzania as well as China.

Her dream is to see her business growing into an export business.

"I don't dream of only supplying to Malawians only, I want to supply on international level as well," She said.

Jestalla Kalonje, a shop owner from Area 22 Lilongwe has hailed Manda for continually supplying him with quality rice, beans as well as fish.

She can be contacted via WhatsApp on 0998168952

(By Vicky Mphande)

07/12/2023

ENALA NGULU GONDWE: A ‘MASTER’ OF HER OWN FATE

The story of a 47-year old Enala Ngulu Gondwe is both chilling inspirational at the same time. Gondwe can best be described as someone who has written her own destiny.

Her frightening story began in 1993 when she was married off at the tender age of 13 to a man who was aged 47.

As if that was not enough, the man was already married to two wives. She went on to have six daughters.

In 2008, things changed when she decided to go back to primary school at Lusako Primary school in Karonga district. She was juggling classes with motherhood as she was a breastfeeding mother during the time she decided to go back to school.

"I was in the same class together with my daughter, can you imagine?" Said Gondwe.

In 2009, she was selected to pursue secondary education at Chilumba boarding secondary school. She was the only candidate who passed out of 15 learners.

"During the same year, I was offered a scholarship by an organisation called FOCUS," said Gondwe.

Her fairy-tale reached another milestone in 2012 when she passed the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with flying colours.

"After passing my MSCE, I switched gears and decided to become a FOCUS volunteer, an agent of change or an activist against child marriages," she said.

The volunteering work opened doors for her as she was offered an opportunity to host the Kigali dissemination conference where she shared her emotional and transformative experience.

In 2015, was a busy year for Gondwe as she was also invited as a guest speaker to Malta by the Commonwealth Secretariat responsible for human rights. The Commonwealth also appointed her as an ambassador in the fight against child marriages or forced marriages in Africa.

In 2023, she reached a pinnacle of success and shook hands with the heavens when she graduated with a degree in Managing Rural and Community Development.

"It has always been my dream to get a degree or even go further with education," she told ProjectM.

Currently, she is working as a project coordinator for Restored Hope Programme and Field Officer for Child not Bride project.

Still married to her husband, McWells Gondwe who is working for the Ministry of Health as surveillance assistant, her vision is to see an end to child marriages or forced marriages.

(By Vicky Mphande)

04/12/2023

ALIMI ALIMBIKITSIDWA KUWETA NKHUKU ZACHIKUDA

M'modzi mwa alimi a nkhuku zachikuda mu mzinda wa Mzuzu Gift Kasambala walimbikitsa alimi anzake m'dziko muno kuti alimbikire ponena kuti ulimiwu uli ndi phindu lochuluka.

A Kasambala anena izi pomwe ProjectM inakawayendera ku dera la Chibanja mu mzindawu.

Iwo atsindika kunena kuti nkhukuzi zili ndi phindu lochuluka komanso ndizosavuta kusamalira kwake ponena kuti sizilira zambiri.

"Ubwino wa nkhuku ndi woti sizifuna chakudya chambiri, mankhwala kapena khola lomwe ndilofuna zambiri," anatero a Kasambala.

Mlimiyu, yemwe amagwira ntchito zamigodi mchigawo chaku mpoto wati anayamba ulimi oweta nkhukuzi mu July chaka chino.

Iwo ati anayamba ndi nkhuku ziwiri ndipo pofika pano ali ndi nkhuku pafupifupi makumi asanu(50).

"Ndinayamba ulimiwu ngati pongotaitsira nthawi chabe, koma nditaona kuti nditha kupindula nawo ndinayamba kukhala ndi chidwi ndi ulimiwu. nkhuku zangazi ndimaziweta mu njira yachikuda," anatero a Kasambala.

Iwo ati alimi ambiri m'dziko muno amasankha kuweta nkhuku zachizungu kaamba kofuna kupeza phindu mwachangu, pamene ulimi wa nkhuku zachikuda umafuna kudekha ponena kuti umatenga nthawi yaitali.

"Sindinayambe kupeza phindu kwenikweni monga ndanena kuti zimatenga nthawi kuti uyambe kupeza phindu koma ndithu ndikuwona tsogolo lowala," iwo anaonjezera.

Kupatula ulimi wa ziweto, a Kasambala amalimanso chinangwa chomwe pakadali pano chikadali m'munda.

Padakali pano iwo ati masomphenya awo ndiofuna atakhala m'modzi mwa alimi okhazikika a nkhuku zachikuda komaso mitundu ya nkhuku zina zosiyanasiyana.

M***a kulumikizana ndi a kasambala pa nambala iyi 0991052726.

(Wolemba Vicky Mphande)

04/12/2023

FCB NYASA BULLETS RETAIN SUPER LEAGUE TITLE

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have successfully defended their TNM Super League title after a 1-1draw with Silver Strikers with a remarkable five consecutive years run.

The People’s Team draw at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre on Sunday took their tally to 60 points, three ahead of runners-up Silver Strikers.

Bustling striker Patrick Mwaungulu made the breakthrough for Bullets in the 58th minute when utilised a cross from Ernest Petro, giving the champions the lead.

The second half witnessed an impressive performance from the visiting team as the Central bankers engaged in a high press which saw Patrick Macheso egualising in the 71st minute from Chimwemwe Idana's free kick.

With Sunday's results, the People's Team have become the only team in the history of Malawi's football to win more league titles as they have won it 17 times since 1986 and will go away with K40 million.

Runners-up Silver Strikers FC have finished with 57 points and will receive K15 Million.

Mighty Mukuru Wanderers FC are on third position and have finished the league with a 1-0 defeat to Civil service United to settle for 55 points. They will take home K7.5 Million

Head coach for Bullets Kallisto Pasuwa has praised his team's performance, saying the players have demonstrated consistency and perseverance.

He said:'' Despite having setbacks in the just ended season, we have managed to defend the title race. Some of the challenges that we had are that our boys were so tired because, apart from TNM Super League games, we also took part in the champions League, FDH, Airtel top 8 and others. This was one of the difficult seasons for us because we had so many injuries and the journey was not so easy for us.”

On his part, Silvers Strikers assistant coach Peter Mgangira congratulated Bullets for winning the championship. Mganjira said his team played well despite finishing on second position.

However, Blue Eagles were relegated in dramatic fashion. After started the day on position eight, Moyale Barracks’ 7-0 thumping of Red Lions condemned the Cops to the second tier league.

In other TNM Super League results played on Sunday, Kamuzu Barracks 0 Mighty Tigers 0, Moyale Barracks 7 Red Lions 0, Blue Eagles 1 Mafco 2, Bangwe All Stars 2 Karonga United 0, Ekwendeni Hammers 2 Dedza Dynamos 1 and Extreme FC 1 Chitipa United 2.

(Reported by Joshua David Morishu)
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03/12/2023

ZIMVEKE WOMEN COOPERATIVE BENEFITS FROM FOOD SUPPLIES TO SCHOOLS

Zimveke Women Cooperative in Handison Village in Chikwawa has secured a tender of supplying farm produce to two primary schools.

Chairperson for the cooperative Letina Austin said the deal is helping the 67-member group, which started in December 2012, to be self-reliant.

She said each member made a share
contribution of K10,000 as her starter.

Austin told ProjectM that with this capital the women started buying and selling rice within and outside Mitondo Trading Centre in Chikwawa and Blantyre.

"We took part of the shares amounting to K300,000 to secure a garden in which we used to grow crops such as rice, maize, beans, sweat potatoes just to name but a few," she said.

According to the chair, the success of the group did not go unnoticed as in 2018 a Non-Governmental Organisation Christian Aid trained them in Book Keeping, Leadership and juice making.

She disclosed that after the training, Zimveke Women Cooperative secured a K2.5 million loan to boost their venture.

Treasurer for the Cooperative, Aefe Alfred said the group applied for tender to be supplying farm produce to Mitondo and Mpama Primary Schools in the Home Grown School Feeding Programme under the World Food Programme (WFP).

She said the Cooperative has not disappointed to supply food to the primary schools.

"We are always meeting the deadline of the supplies of rice, beans, groundnuts, tomatoes, salt and vegetables," said the treasurer.

Desk Officer for the Cooperative, Maness Kamanga said the women had no skills and knowledge on Book Keeping and Leadership before as they could not record their income and expenses accordingly.

"They are now in a position to enter all transactions which was a challenge," she said.

For order of farm produces place your order on 0982 931 322

(By Cornelius Lupenga)

02/12/2023

$10,000 GRANT BOOSTS PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER POULTRY BUSINESS

A primary school teacher training college graduate Vitumbiko Kumwenda has defied the odds that not only those who studied in agriculture can thrive in agri-business.

The 24-year-old, Karonga-based entrepreneur has transformed her life through poultry farming.

Kumwenda told ProjectM that she started her poultry business after she received a US $10,000 (about K20 million) grant from United States African Development Foundation in Karonga District after they were impressed with her initiative.

“I attended a training organized by Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) where we were trained oh finance and entrepreneurship, this then motivated me to start in my village. I then came up with a business idea of which I became one the people that received the grant," she explained.

Kumwenda also told ProjectM that scarcity of chickens and eggs in her locality is another thing that pushed her to be an entrepreneur.

“A few people are into poultry in my community as a result chickens and eggs are very expensive and scarce. Eggs would come all the way from Lilongwe. So, I saw this as an opportunity to venture into the business”, she explained.

Having received the grant, Vitumbiko built a modern chicken house, bought 300 exotic layers, chicken feed, medication and she can attest to the success of her business with the increase in revenue through her sales.

“I started my business in April and in just four weeks I sold 2,522 eggs. I have over 200 layers. I am also able to supply eggs to traders, households and vendors in my locality and surrounding areas,” she explained.

Apart from entrepreneurship, Karonga Teachers Training graduate, therefore, called upon the youth in the country to embrace their vision and abilities to create opportunities.

“Do not look upon yourself. You have the ability to become anything, with the job market you can’t just sit at home waiting for a job. Think of something that you can do that will generate you income,” she explained.

Through her poultry business, she has employed others and improving her livelihood and that of her family.

Kumwenda hopes to establish the largest poultry company in the country in which eggs and other products.

Can be reached on 0998 822 265/0883 420 555

(Reported By Lydia Banda)

30/11/2023

MANUFACTURER ASKS MALAWIANS TO SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY

A-Love Investment, a local manufacturer of dish washing soap, hair shampoo and pine gel, has pleaded with Malawians to consider buying locally made products.

Executive Director for the company Dereck Nyirenda has told ProjectM that a huge appetite for foreign products has resulted in the local market being flooded with foreign products which affects business activities on the local scene.

He said: ''If you buy local products, which are being produced by Malawians, you are helping us to create job opportunities. As a supplier and distributor, who is specialised in offering quality branded products, our commitment is to provide good products to our customers across the country.

“On the other hand, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to small and medium scale business operators for rendering their support to the growth of our organisation.”

Nyirenda commended saloons, barbershops, households for continuing to give them business.

However, the Zomba-based entrepreneur disclosed that from next month, he wants to start processing other products such as candles, bar soap.

Nyirenda said the company employs three, including two women.

But despite some great achievements the Form Four dropout said the recent devaluation of the local currency by 44 percent announced by the Reserve Bank of Malawi has caused many companies to increase prices of raw materials, which has in turn triggered a rise in production and operation costs.

He also appeals to government, non-governmental organisations and people of goodwill to assist him to achieve his vision of having his own land to construct a processing factory as he plans to transform the rural areas to zones of economic growth.

A barber Andrew Chilonga, who is operating in Matawale Township, Zomba City, has described A-Love Investment products as reliable and effective.

He told ProjectM that at first he used to buy foreign products but found out that A-Love shampoo is good.

''I am urging all people to buy hair shampoo made in Zomba by a Malawian company which is so elegant and healthy. I am beyond excited to be part of a supportive community,'' he said

To place your orders and support you may get in touch with Dereck Nyirenda on:0886 667 755

(By Joshua David Morishu

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27/11/2023

REDUCING UNEMPLOYMENT THROUGH SOAP MAKING VENTURE

Driven by the high unemployment rate as well as poverty, Gift Mbilikunjanji decided to offer soap making lessons to interested individuals as one way of solving unemployment among individuals.

He said: “After looking at the high unemployment rate in the country, I decided to offer soap making lessons to interested individuals of which the lessons are done at the comfort of their home since I currently do not have a specific place to offer the lessons.”

Soap-making lessons are offered both in Blantyre and Lilongwe but he travels to any district upon agreement with the customer.

Mbilikunjanji revealed to ProjectM that currently he is working towards owning a place to offer the lessons to groups of individuals.

Mbilikunjanji has managed to offer free soap making lessons to eight individuals, four each from Lilongwe and Blantyre.

Bridget Kanjedza, who is one of the beneficiaries of Mbilikunjanji`s soap making lessons, thanked him for the great work he has embarked on and further told ProjectM about her plans to start making her own soap for sale.

Mbilikunjanji also sells soap and shampoo that goes by the name “Yeretsa” and is available in Lilongwe as well as Blantyre but distributes to other districts as well.

For inquiries for soap making lessons or purchase you can contact Mbilikunjanji on +265 995 336 883 or you can send an email to [email protected]

(Reported by Tamanda Ndawala)

27/11/2023

ENGINEER OFFERS SCHOOL LESSONS THROUGH FACEBOOK

Cecil Juma, an engineer by profession has taken an initiative to offer Mathematics lessons to less-privileged students that cannot afford part time teachers.

In his interaction with ProjectM, he said Facebook is relatively a cheaper social media platform which is accessible by a lot of students.

Juma said he believes that through Facebook, students will benefit a lot as they can always go back and review the lessons taught using their mobile phones or school computers.

He said: “As a professional engineer, I am so conversant with Mathematics and I believe my knowledge in this subject can be imparted easily to many students via Facebook platform. Social media is currently full of information and some content is not necessary at all but having these lessons, students will be using Facebook while being groomed with subjects that mostly seem difficult to many.”

The Facebook School-lessons developer further added that, schools that are doing well in Malawi particularly during Malawi School Certificate of Examinations (MSCE) are the same ones and this is due to the factor that many schools lack qualified teachers.

Juma emphasised that he will be offering the lessons for free, adding that his vison is to reach at least 100,000 students across the country.

And currently he is in the process of formulating part-time social media lesson clubs where students will be gathering to watch lessons.

He said: “My focus now is partnering with professional teachers from top performing secondary schools that are experts in science subjects, as that will be essential for the vision I have just started.”

Meanwhile, a Form 3 student, at Bishop Mtekateka Secondary School in Nkhotakota Sherif Makuta has described the initiative as helpful, saying it will motivate students to be learning lessons at their convenient time.

For more information, follow the page where all lessons will be conducted and it is named “Cecil Juma”.

(Reported by Tamandani Hau)

27/11/2023

MADYO FOOD PROCESSORS AIMS HIGHER

One of producers of tomato sauce, chilli sauce and vinegar in the country, The Madyo Food Processors and Suppliers have said they are strategising to establish depots that will help them get enough raw materials for their products.

Managing Director for the company Frankson Wiskes has told ProjectM that the Zomba-based entity is planning to open depots in Ntcheu and other districts.

He said the company will be buying directly from the agricultural cooperatives so that consumers should continue having access to their products during lean period.

Said Wiskes: “As entrepreneurs, we must be ready to always be innovative and think beyond our business plan to make more profits.

“This year, the country has faced so many agricultural setbacks due to Cyclone Freddy which destroyed horticulture crops such as tomatoes and this has negatively affected business.”

The Diploma in Computer and Information Systems holder said, currently his company produces more than 250 bottles of 200ml per day.

He said a 200ml bottle of chilli sauce is sold at K800 and they make at least a profit of K100,000 per month.

He said: ''The market value is so encouraging and we have managed to buy a big land to build our own factory where we will be processing preferable sauces for households, restaurants and University of Malawi students as our valued customers.

“We would also want to have our products be available in leading shops such as ShopRite, Ekhaya, Ahad and many more. Through this initiative, we will create more job opportunities, particularly for the youth and women.''

Wiskes has also encouraged young people in the country, who are not employed, to venture into self-employment and become entrepreneurs.

He said: ''The notion that graduates must get white-collar jobs is making the youth poor and jobless in the country. They need to be innovative and sell their ideas to the market and start working because there are a lot of young men and women in schools who are also waiting to be employed.

‘In my case, I have done computing and information systems but today I am doing a different thing which can bring food on the table for my family. I am urging you not to wait for someone to employ you but you should be the one employing others.''

Frankson Wiskes is available on: 0884 956 654

(By Joshua David Morishu)

27/11/2023

COMMITTEES EMBARK ON PLASTICS
REMOVAL IN ELEPHANT MARSH

The committees in the conservation of Elephant Marsh in Traditional Authority Mbenje in Nsanje have embarked on collecting plastic papers around the area.

The committees are Community Conservation Area (CCA), Elephant Marsh Association (EMA) Beach Village Committee (BVC) and Tour Guide.

According to one of the Tour Guide member Finias Faera, the Elephant, which is a centre of attraction in the area, is always littered with plastics.

Speaking to ProjectM, he said the plastic papers are brought by people who ply different businesses to the fishermen and those coming to buy fish.

"Plastic papers are scattered all over the beaches and also into the waters which poses threat to the aquatic wildlife," said Faera.

The tour guide was quick to disclose that plastic papers take hundreds of years before they decompose which can destroy the environment.

Assistant Fisheries Officer at Bangula Fisheries Office, Foster Kuloweka said the committees operating in the conservation of the Elephant Marsh have been empowered to know the quantity of natural resources found in the marshes.

He said they have been trained in several areas, among others, on the Management Oriented Monitoring System (MOMS).

"MOMS is a tool which empowers the communities with technical skills and knowledge to know whether the endangered species are increasing or decreasing in the area," he said.

Kuloweka added that all the committees have an obligation to do their work along the marshes.

The officer said the committees also have powers to ask fishermen if they are using recommending type of fishing gears.

Group Village Head Ntchenyera has hailed the Shire Valley Transformation Programme (SVTP) through its Global Environmental Facility (GEF) for the trainings it has been conducting for the committees.

He said the committees are working freely and independently in handling issues in the marshes without interferences.

"The Elephant Marsh is an ecotourism in my area which deserves to be fully protected for the attraction of tourists who in turn bring forex to the committees," said the traditional leader.

(By Cornelius Lupenga)

26/11/2023

ORGANISATION LOBBIES FOR USE OF BRIGUETTES TO FIGHT DEFORESTATION

In a bid to increase Malawi's forest cover, Climate Fight International, has said it is in the process of promoting use of grass-made briquettes to reduce deforestation.

Chief Executive Officer for the organisation Philip Duncan Mpesi told ProjectM that charcoal burning is fuelling deforestation in the country with about 97 percent of the Malawian households are using charcoal or firewood as a source of energy.

Mpesi said: ''Climate change should be viewed as an prevalent and urgent action must be taken to save people from its effects. Recently, the country witnessed some weather related calamities such as Cyclone Freddy, record-breaking heat waves.

“Incessant rains that caused flooded, destroying houses, crops and people's lives. We all need to actively participate in environmental conservation and restoration of our forest ecosystems for better livelihoods.”

The Chikwawa-based organisation says it will train local people across the country how to recycle grass to produce eco-friendly charcoal briquettes and mobilise the community to get involved in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts.

Said Mpesi: ''These briquettes represent a sustainable alternative to traditional charcoal as they not only reduce the demand for charcoal production but also mitigate the health hazards associated with in-door and pollution.

“As a Nation, we need to propose innovative strategies for mitigating climate-induced disasters, raising awareness together by facilitating interaction and co-operation to boost Malawi's forest cover.''

Commenting on the matter environment expert Godfrey Mfiti said grass-made briquettes is a welcome development in environmental conservation.

He told ProjectM that climate-induced disasters such as bad weather, droughts and cyclones shall continue if the country does not implement its own measures to protect the planet.

He said:'' We are sitting on a ticking time bomb in as far as fighting climate change is concerned. Look at what is happening at Michiru Hill in Blantyre. It is being degraded and many of such activities are happening in the country.

"As we discuss climate justice and environmental advocacy, let us find other alternative sources such as briquettes in terms of cooking and heating. We are encouraging Malawians to plant trees per household, individually and in every community as we seek workable solutions to some of the country's most vexing issues."

For more on this you may contact Philip Duncan Mpesi on:0999 953 814

(Reported by Joshua David Morishu)

26/11/2023

NKOSI'S PAINTINGS LEAVES ARTISTIC IMPRESSION

While some people preserve their memories by taking photos, others draw them on paper through painted sketches which are created in a whimsical way or just plain fun art through the work of visual artists.

Andy Nkosi is a Lilongwe-based visual artist who is a professional in handling colour pencils, pen, acrylic paint and other available resources in order to create paintings that make a realistic impression.

He told ProjectM in an interview that he developed a passion for drawing at a tender age with an interest to address individual thoughts and behaviour through art.

“I am a self-taught visual artist who started painting at the age of 16 after seeing a painting in a friend’s house. Most of the works' inspiration comes from human experience. For example mental health and culture”, he explained.

Nkosi also explained that fine art can enrich an individual’s learning through changing physical surroundings into places of reflection and renewal.

“For me, everything I see is an opportunity to create art, every piece of art is something that haven’t done before which is why it’s very important to create. My goal is to provoke and bring transformation through art,” he said.

Nkosi further went on to say the process of painting is fulfiling than the outcome because through the process of painting it widens his horizon.

“The process of painting is not an easy one. You get stressed. You feel disappointed. You feel like you cannot manage it, in the end, you find yourself touching somebody’s life,” he explained.

Through art Nkosi, has also gotten an opportunity to attend influential exhibitions at British Council and visiting the US Ambassador’s residence to showcase his work.

“My first exhibition was at the British Council at an event about equality, diversion and inclusion and then an opportunity to go meet the US Ambassador, through art I have been to places I never imagined,” he explained.

Nkosi was also one of the Maso Awards nominees under the category of best visual artist of the year.

He also hopes to open an art centre where people can learn all about art.

(Reported by Lydia Banda)