Nthanda

There’s a way in which New York welcomed me. I have tried to not read too much into it, but it’s hard to not feel the city is intent on ensuring I feel at home.

In May, 2022, the top 10 of the 2022 #YoungFoundersProgramme cohort made it to Berlin for the #YoungFoundersConference! We spent a week in Berlin, learning about entrepreneurship, and networking with fellow entrepreneurs and investors.

I am a few days away from relocating from Malawi, and I have been so deeply overwhelmed by everything – both personally and professionally.A few days ago, I travelled with my mother to Blue Zebra Island Lodge. Her birthday is coming up, and I will miss it because I will be in Berlin for a conference. On our way to Nankoma, it was quite windy, and because of the strength of the waves on the Lake Malawi, we had to ride the waves on our way to the islands. The process of riding the waves got me thinking about self-care.

One of the goals of the World Bank funded Digital Malawi project is to get more women in the innovation and technology sectors. As a way to achieve this, the Digital Malawi put a requirement that 60% of all trainees must be female. This is a requirement that continues to be met by constant questioning and scrutiny, as is always the relevance of affirmative action.