Uchizi Mkandawire
Uchizi Mkandawire is the Minister of Youths and Sports in Malawi, known for his advocacy for youth empowerment through entrepreneurship. He recently urged over 1000 graduates from the Technical Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVETA) to embrace entrepreneurship as a means to combat unemployment in the country. Mkandawire emphasizes the importance of self-employment and has highlighted government initiatives, such as the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF), to support aspiring young entrepreneurs.
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Uchizi Mkandawire cautioned voters to reject deceitful candidates during the election season.
Inkosi Chindi Endorses Chakwera, Applauds MCP for Transforming Mzimba - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2025-03-24
Uchizi Mkandawire praised MNCS for the consistency and professionalism displayed since the awards’ inception.
Govt Commends MNCS for Malawi Sport Award Initiative; Urges Corporate Support - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-03-03
Uchizi Mkandawire is the party’s second deputy secretary general who has used his ministerial position to benefit the region.
By-election Results and Defections Leave Opposition Struggling in the North, Says Analysts - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-25
Uchizi Mkandawire said Mwambande has proved to be a wise politician by making the decision.
MCP officially welcome Karonga North MP Mwambande - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-24
MCP Second Deputy Secretary General, Uchizi Mkandawire, welcomed Mwambande’s defection.
Another Blow to DPP: Karonga North MP Mwambande Defects to MCP - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-18
Chakwera and his Minister of Youths and Sports, Uchizi Mkandawire, have been carrying a number of activities to encourage the youths.
Commentators laud Chakwera’s SONA on youths and sports inspires confidence and hope - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-17
Uchizi Mkandawire urged TEVETA graduates to embrace entrepreneurship to create employment.
Youths Minister urges over 1000 TEVETA graduates to embrace entrepreneurship - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-13