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A Corporate Boutique Stay: Archer Hotel, Redmond
I am currently staying at Archer Hotel Redmond, where I’ll be based for the next few months as I complete my summer MBA internship with Microsoft, working in Business Development at Xbox.
Chimango Takes the Mantle: A New Dawn with Kwathu
I am most delighted to introduce Ms. Chimango Manduwi, my sister, as the new Operations Lead at the organisation I founded, the Kwathu Kollective.
Sustainability as Strategy: We Are Moving ‘Kwathu’ to Mangochi
We are moving to Mangochi! This is not an impromptu decision. From the very beginning, my vision was always to set up the KICC in Mangochi. At the time, we were encouraged within the project to stay within the Capital City, so I could be mentored, and learn from experienced hub managers.
My AI and I: Our New Normal
Lately, I’ve been having more and more conversations with people I respect. Colleagues. Creators. Academics. Builders. And no matter where we start—whether it’s education, work, or tech—we almost always find ourselves here:
Artificial Intelligence.
April, 2025
“What is an MBA?”
“How different is an MBA from a regular Master’s Degree?”
“Why should I get an MBA?”
“Of what value will an MBA be to me, considering I already hold a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship?”
“How important is the rank of a school with reference to where you attain your MBA?”
“Is an MBA valuable for entrepreneurs?”
These are just a few questions I had for myself — and by extension, admissions officers — as I toured MBA programs around the U.S. in 2023.
Is an MBA Worth it? (Reflections): 1 Year into the Programme <PART II>
On my 29th birthday, the 14th of August 2024, I arrived in East Lansing, Michigan.
I had accepted my offer to pursue an MBA at Michigan State University—stepping into a system I didn’t fully understand, but was ready to navigate. What followed was a year of unlearning, rebuilding, and rising. From choosing my concentration to securing a role with Microsoft Xbox, the past year of my life captures what it meant to step into the unknown—and begin again. In this post, I share what I believe every (aspiring) MBA student should know.
My Decision to Pursue an MBA (Reflections): 1 Year into the Programme <PART I>
On the 15th of April, 2024, I returned to Malawi.
I had just completed my contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in New York—a chapter that shaped me profoundly. I had also just received an offer to pursue my MBA at Michigan State University, where I’d been awarded a partial scholarship. I had decisions to make, and closure to find. So I went home.
What Defines a Corporation? A Clarity Guide on Corporate Structures and Leadership
This week, I received the honor of being nominated among the “Most Inspiring Corporate Leaders.” Throughout my career, a recurring question has been: “Are you a corporate leader or are you a nonprofit founder?” This query often stems from a limited understanding of what constitutes a corporation.
Relearning Africa: Reflections on Blackness, Africanness, and Youthful Futures
Today, I was invited as one of the speakers in IAH 205: Africa and the World at Michigan State University. It felt like a full-circle moment: being asked to reflect not just academically, but personally, about these very tensions and possibilities.
March, 2025
Lately, I have found myself on a reflection and writing spree, and while it has been so incredibly enjoyable to finally purge in that way, it has also been quite emotionally overwhelming for me. We are transitioning (back). Welcome (back) to the Newsletter.
