Nthanda was invited by the Saint Andrews Internation Highschool as the Guest of Honour at their 2024 Graduation. For her opening address, she narrates her journey from a privileged upbringing and academic success to a career focused on sustainable development. She highlights the importance of addressing inequalities and promoting digital literacy to foster sustainable growth. She emphasizes the commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and urges graduates to advocate for inclusivity and social equity.
Addressing distinguished guests at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco to Malawi on Africa Day 2024, Ms. Nthanda Manduwi emphasizes youth engagement and education to shape a prosperous future for Africa. She highlights the demographic advantages and challenges, advocating for digital literacy and entrepreneurial spirit. Her speech calls for a recommitment to youth empowerment and accountability to achieve the ambitious Agenda2063 and MW2063 vision for Africa and Malawi respectively.
I was deeply honored to join a panel discussion with Zantchito Entrepreneurship Voices (ZEV), an initiative that is revolutionizing how entrepreneurship is understood, celebrated, and supported across Malawi.
On May 29th, 2024, I, alongside my Kwathu Kollective team, had the honor of hosting the UN Resident Coordinator for Malawi, Rebeccah Adda-Dontoh, at the Kwathu Koworking Spaces in Lilongwe. It was a momentous occasion, not only because of her stature and the incredible work she represents but also because of the thought-provoking and impactful conversation we had about Africa’s future.