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TRADE, INVESTMENT AND TOURISM FORUM-Power Global Media and Scotland Malawi Partnership-David Closing Remarks.
SCOTLAND MALAWI PARTNERSHIP AND POWER GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL HOSTS A
PANEL DISCUSSION ON BUSINESS, TRADE, INVESTMENT AND TOURISM
By Elywin Mhango and Lucy C. Chitembeya
Scotland Malawi Partnership and Power Global International hosted a panel dialogue which was held on 3rd November 2022 on Zoom platform. The event discussions will influence practical policy making, commerce and development in governance. The Malawi-UK diplomatic mission headed by the Deputy High Commissioner, Her Excellency, Justice Agnes Patemba addressed the stakeholders on the Tonse Alliance administration foreign policies and agendas in business, trade, investment and tourism to promote development in the country. The conversation was graced by the Malawi Zimbabwe Ambassador, His Excellency, Mwayiwawo Polepole who discussed two youth projects; Joshua Banda from Standard Bank Malawi presented diaspora engagements; Moto Money Co-Founder, Sumayyah Patel, presented the new B2B cash transfer services available from Moto Money; David Hope-Jones briefed the audience on Malawi-UK Business Group introduction of the Chamber of Commerce which is set to be launched and other key speakers.
Scotland Malawi Partnership and Power Global Media invited the British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie, the UK government in London and Scotland office, the Scottish government, key Ministries in Malawi government, Scottish Fair Trade, African Lakes Company Ltd, Association of Malawians in Scotland and other respective stakeholders to attend the event. The main agenda of the meeting was the corresponding impact the mission is partaking in the Tonse Alliance administration and creating a space for the Malawi High Commission personnel led by His Excellency, Dr. Thomas Bisika. The mission is in consistent with the Scotland Malawi Partnership initiatives and developments in Malawi and a collaborative effort of Power Global International.
The discussion was hosted by Mr. David Hope-Jones, the Chief Executive Officer for Scotland Malawi Partnership and Co-Hosted by. Mr. Graham Kenala, the Chief Executive Officer for Power Global International. The discussion was attended by the stakeholders and therefore open to the public.
The Scotland Malawi Partnership productive meetings with the Malawi High Commission to UK and Power Global Holding Limited, the Malawi-UK Business Group, the UK Government at Scotland Office and others, prompted the Scotland Malawi Partnership and Power Global International orchestrate hosting a wider roundtable meeting on Business, Trade, Investment and Tourism on Thursday, 3rd of November 2022.
Below are Meeting Objectives:
Event Speakers:
Deputy Malawi-UK High Commissioner: Justice Agnes Patemba
Tourism Attaché: Malawi-UK High Commission: Mr. Dyson A.M. Banda
Trade Attaché: Malawi-UK High Commission: Ms. Shakira Phiri
Investment Attaché: Malawi-UK High Commission: Ms. Violet Rebecca Leany
Standard Bank: Joshua Banda
H.E. Dr. Mwayiwawo M. Polepole: Malawian High Commissioner to the Republic of
Zimbabwe
Participating Stakeholders:
The below stakeholders and organizations were consulted and invited in current planning, input and active participation in the meeting:
Malawi Scotland Partnership
Malawi-UK Business Group/Chamber of Commerce
Malawi High Commission in UK
British High Commission in Malawi
UK Government at Scotland Office
Scottish Government
Key Ministries in the Government of Malawi
Just Trading Scotland
Power Global Radio
Moto Money
African Lakes Company Ltd
Orbis Expeditions/Responsible Safari Co.
Scottish Fair-Trade Forum
Fair Trade Scotland
Association of Malawians in Scotland
Africanos Drinks
Imani Development
Challenges Worldwide
Carey Tourism
Mick James, Padziwe and Zambia & Malawi Community Partnership
Malawi Credit Unions
BUSINESS, TRADE, INVESMENT AND TOURISM MEETING:
Thursday, November 3rd, 2022
Over 50 Scotland Malawi Partnership members, government of Malawi representatives and business leaders joined the Business, Trade, Investment and Tourism Roundtable, Co-hosted by the Scotland Malawi Partnership, SMP and Power Global International, on Thursday 3rd November 2022.
Meeting Agendas and Objectives:
1. Create a space for each of the three new Attaches in the Malawi High Commission, Business, Investment and Tourism to introduce themselves, present their priorities and build contacts.
2. Raise awareness to build support and discuss priorities in the forthcoming Malawi-UK Chamber of Commerce which is rising out of the existing Malawi-UK Business Group and will be formally launched in London on the 18th November, 2022.
3. Share information about current Scotland-Malawi Business, Trade, Investment activities to facilitate networking, collaborations and collective effort.
4. Explore blockers in Scotland-UK business, trade, investment and tourism, and connect with the Malawi government to discuss possible practical and policy actions which could be taken by government to helpfully mitigate these challenges
5. Give a platform for Standard Bank and Moto Money to share information about new products and services which can help facilitate Scotland-Malawi trade and capital flows.
Please contact either the Scotland Malawi Partnership, SMP or Power Global International if you would like the contact details of anyone involved in the meeting: We are keen to connect stakeholders in supporting networking and future collaborations.
Key Summary Points: The Links to the Event Video will be Shared:
Section 1: Listening to the Malawi High Commission:
Deputy Malawi High Commissioner to the UK - Justice Agnes Patemba: Spoke of the historic and contemporary friendship between Scotland and Malawi. She outlined the importance of business, trade, investment and tourism within the Government of Malawi overarching ‘Vision 2063’ and its first ‘Ten Year Implementation Plan’, encouraging stakeholders to work within these.
Tourism Attaché - Dyson A.M. Banda: Spoke about Malawi as a leading tourist destination and the importance of working within the Government of Malawi’s Malawi Tourism Masterplan. He was keen to explore new ways of sharing tourism expertise between Scotland and Malawi. He encouraged Scots visiting Malawi as part of a partnership/project to add on extra time to travel and explore more destinations across the Country. He spoke of the importance of key attractions and national monuments, and raised the idea of adoption of sites for their preservation.
Trade Attaché - Shakira Phiri: Presented a number of Malawian exports currently available in the UK, praising the work of SMP members such as JTS who import Kilombero Rice. She talked of the need to expand markets and find new distributors who can take these products whereas highlighting the March 2023 ‘Buy Malawi Strategy Month’ in which, she was keen to work in collaboration with Scotland. Shakira identified as a challenge the lack of access to affordable finance for producers and encouraged new conversations about soft loans that could assist in improving production for most products. She would also welcome new Scotland-Malawi exchange programs and training, especially between Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, SMEs, for two-way learning. A particular challenge and priority for Malawi is having the requisite capacity to adhere to all relevant quality standards. Shakira welcomed the recommended SMP advocacy work with the UK Government that would push for an updated Malawi-UK Double Taxation Treaty which is similarly a priority for the Government of Malawi. Shakira likewise, outlined Malawi propositions in developing new ‘Mega Farms’. She highlighted that Malawi has the land for the projects and eager to offer all support necessary for implementation of the projects across the country.
Investment Attaché - Violet Rebecca Leany: Spoke of the many excellent investment opportunities in Malawi as a peaceful and secure nation with strong support from the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre, MITC. She restated the importance of ‘Mega Farms’ in Malawi and the Government of Malawi ongoing commitment to support agricultural investments with Zero Rated Corporation Tax available for a period of ten years. Violet, likewise, spoke about the importance of investment in the Malawian energy sector with emphasis on the manufacturing industries. The war in Ukraine has significantly disrupted fertilizer access in Malawi causing the government encouraging investment into the fertilizer production facilities within the country.
Malawian High Commissioner to Zimbabwe - HE Dr. Mwayiwawo Polepole: Spoke of his own personal links to Scotland and gave a powerful case study of youth innovations in business and trade. Two young Malawians, Moses and Anton, have developed a new Content Management System to raise awareness of Malawian exports globally. They have, similarly, developed innovative new product lines from Malawi using sweet potatoes to produce rice and flour.
Section 2: Upcoming Malawi-UK Chamber of Commerce:
David Hope-Jones gave a quick brief on the Malawi-UK Business Group which is in the process of becoming a full Malawi-UK Chamber of Commerce. He invited input from attendees about what would be most useful for a Chamber of Commerce to prioritize Input included:
Standard Bank, Joshua Banda, outlined the bank’s new Diaspora offerings. Malawian residents in the UK and the Diaspora Region can now easily and quickly open bank accounts in Malawi for working capital finance, making it easier to invest. The process is very simple with just a passport required and relevant documents. Preferential interest rates are available with the Bureau of Change.
Moto Money co-founder, Sumayyah Patel, presented the new B2B cash transfer services available from Moto Money. This is a quick, intuitive and easy to use app-based system, which can offer excellent rates. The SMP has been working with Moto Money in the development of this prodcut
Section 4: Open Discussion:
There was a final time for Q&A and discussion before David Hope-Jones summarized the key points from the meeting.
Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements:
The UK, Scottish and Malawi governments and relevant ministries, the UK Malawi High Commissioner, the Malawi UK High Commission, the Malawi Zimbabwe High Commissioner and Malawi-Zimbabwe High Commission, Standard Bank, Malawi-UK Business Group, Motor Money, Malawi US Embassy Ambassador, Malawi US Deputy Ambassador, Malawi USA Commission and all stakeholders who attended the event.
The stakeholders were encouraged to utilize the information shared during event presentation & discussions
PANEL DISCUSSION ON BUSINESS, TRADE, INVESTMENT AND TOURISM
By Elywin Mhango and Lucy C. Chitembeya
Scotland Malawi Partnership and Power Global International hosted a panel dialogue which was held on 3rd November 2022 on Zoom platform. The event discussions will influence practical policy making, commerce and development in governance. The Malawi-UK diplomatic mission headed by the Deputy High Commissioner, Her Excellency, Justice Agnes Patemba addressed the stakeholders on the Tonse Alliance administration foreign policies and agendas in business, trade, investment and tourism to promote development in the country. The conversation was graced by the Malawi Zimbabwe Ambassador, His Excellency, Mwayiwawo Polepole who discussed two youth projects; Joshua Banda from Standard Bank Malawi presented diaspora engagements; Moto Money Co-Founder, Sumayyah Patel, presented the new B2B cash transfer services available from Moto Money; David Hope-Jones briefed the audience on Malawi-UK Business Group introduction of the Chamber of Commerce which is set to be launched and other key speakers.
Scotland Malawi Partnership and Power Global Media invited the British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie, the UK government in London and Scotland office, the Scottish government, key Ministries in Malawi government, Scottish Fair Trade, African Lakes Company Ltd, Association of Malawians in Scotland and other respective stakeholders to attend the event. The main agenda of the meeting was the corresponding impact the mission is partaking in the Tonse Alliance administration and creating a space for the Malawi High Commission personnel led by His Excellency, Dr. Thomas Bisika. The mission is in consistent with the Scotland Malawi Partnership initiatives and developments in Malawi and a collaborative effort of Power Global International.
The discussion was hosted by Mr. David Hope-Jones, the Chief Executive Officer for Scotland Malawi Partnership and Co-Hosted by. Mr. Graham Kenala, the Chief Executive Officer for Power Global International. The discussion was attended by the stakeholders and therefore open to the public.
The Scotland Malawi Partnership productive meetings with the Malawi High Commission to UK and Power Global Holding Limited, the Malawi-UK Business Group, the UK Government at Scotland Office and others, prompted the Scotland Malawi Partnership and Power Global International orchestrate hosting a wider roundtable meeting on Business, Trade, Investment and Tourism on Thursday, 3rd of November 2022.
Below are Meeting Objectives:
- Create avenue for the three new administration Attaches in the Malawi-UK High Commission on Business, Investment and Tourism to introduce themselves whereas presenting mission agendas and priorities besides, networking with audience and building contacts.
- Raise awareness, build support and discuss initiatives and precedence on the forthcoming Malawi-UK Chamber of Commerce established by the Malawi-UK Business Group which is set to launch on 18th November 2022 in London. Share information about current Scotland-Malawi Business, Trade, Investment and Tourism activities and initiatives to collectively facilitate effective collaborations and progressive networking.
- Explore and identify blockers in Scotland-UK business, trade, investment and tourism and connect with the UK and Malawi governments to discuss possible practical and policy actions for consideration by the government in mitigating such unprecedented challenges.
- Create a platform for Standard Bank and Moto Money and others for sharing information on products and services fostering assistance in facilitating Scotland-Malawi trade expansion and impactful implementations of capital flows to effect significant development, consequently.
Event Speakers:
Deputy Malawi-UK High Commissioner: Justice Agnes Patemba
Tourism Attaché: Malawi-UK High Commission: Mr. Dyson A.M. Banda
Trade Attaché: Malawi-UK High Commission: Ms. Shakira Phiri
Investment Attaché: Malawi-UK High Commission: Ms. Violet Rebecca Leany
Standard Bank: Joshua Banda
H.E. Dr. Mwayiwawo M. Polepole: Malawian High Commissioner to the Republic of
Zimbabwe
Participating Stakeholders:
The below stakeholders and organizations were consulted and invited in current planning, input and active participation in the meeting:
Malawi Scotland Partnership
Malawi-UK Business Group/Chamber of Commerce
Malawi High Commission in UK
British High Commission in Malawi
UK Government at Scotland Office
Scottish Government
Key Ministries in the Government of Malawi
Just Trading Scotland
Power Global Radio
Moto Money
African Lakes Company Ltd
Orbis Expeditions/Responsible Safari Co.
Scottish Fair-Trade Forum
Fair Trade Scotland
Association of Malawians in Scotland
Africanos Drinks
Imani Development
Challenges Worldwide
Carey Tourism
Mick James, Padziwe and Zambia & Malawi Community Partnership
Malawi Credit Unions
BUSINESS, TRADE, INVESMENT AND TOURISM MEETING:
Thursday, November 3rd, 2022
Over 50 Scotland Malawi Partnership members, government of Malawi representatives and business leaders joined the Business, Trade, Investment and Tourism Roundtable, Co-hosted by the Scotland Malawi Partnership, SMP and Power Global International, on Thursday 3rd November 2022.
Meeting Agendas and Objectives:
1. Create a space for each of the three new Attaches in the Malawi High Commission, Business, Investment and Tourism to introduce themselves, present their priorities and build contacts.
2. Raise awareness to build support and discuss priorities in the forthcoming Malawi-UK Chamber of Commerce which is rising out of the existing Malawi-UK Business Group and will be formally launched in London on the 18th November, 2022.
3. Share information about current Scotland-Malawi Business, Trade, Investment activities to facilitate networking, collaborations and collective effort.
4. Explore blockers in Scotland-UK business, trade, investment and tourism, and connect with the Malawi government to discuss possible practical and policy actions which could be taken by government to helpfully mitigate these challenges
5. Give a platform for Standard Bank and Moto Money to share information about new products and services which can help facilitate Scotland-Malawi trade and capital flows.
Please contact either the Scotland Malawi Partnership, SMP or Power Global International if you would like the contact details of anyone involved in the meeting: We are keen to connect stakeholders in supporting networking and future collaborations.
Key Summary Points: The Links to the Event Video will be Shared:
- David Hope-Jones, CEO of the SMP introduced the meeting, set-out the objectives and welcomed attendees.
- Graham Kenala, CEO Power Global International and Co-Host of the event and welcomed attendees and introduced the context and the work of Power Global International.
Section 1: Listening to the Malawi High Commission:
Deputy Malawi High Commissioner to the UK - Justice Agnes Patemba: Spoke of the historic and contemporary friendship between Scotland and Malawi. She outlined the importance of business, trade, investment and tourism within the Government of Malawi overarching ‘Vision 2063’ and its first ‘Ten Year Implementation Plan’, encouraging stakeholders to work within these.
Tourism Attaché - Dyson A.M. Banda: Spoke about Malawi as a leading tourist destination and the importance of working within the Government of Malawi’s Malawi Tourism Masterplan. He was keen to explore new ways of sharing tourism expertise between Scotland and Malawi. He encouraged Scots visiting Malawi as part of a partnership/project to add on extra time to travel and explore more destinations across the Country. He spoke of the importance of key attractions and national monuments, and raised the idea of adoption of sites for their preservation.
Trade Attaché - Shakira Phiri: Presented a number of Malawian exports currently available in the UK, praising the work of SMP members such as JTS who import Kilombero Rice. She talked of the need to expand markets and find new distributors who can take these products whereas highlighting the March 2023 ‘Buy Malawi Strategy Month’ in which, she was keen to work in collaboration with Scotland. Shakira identified as a challenge the lack of access to affordable finance for producers and encouraged new conversations about soft loans that could assist in improving production for most products. She would also welcome new Scotland-Malawi exchange programs and training, especially between Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, SMEs, for two-way learning. A particular challenge and priority for Malawi is having the requisite capacity to adhere to all relevant quality standards. Shakira welcomed the recommended SMP advocacy work with the UK Government that would push for an updated Malawi-UK Double Taxation Treaty which is similarly a priority for the Government of Malawi. Shakira likewise, outlined Malawi propositions in developing new ‘Mega Farms’. She highlighted that Malawi has the land for the projects and eager to offer all support necessary for implementation of the projects across the country.
Investment Attaché - Violet Rebecca Leany: Spoke of the many excellent investment opportunities in Malawi as a peaceful and secure nation with strong support from the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre, MITC. She restated the importance of ‘Mega Farms’ in Malawi and the Government of Malawi ongoing commitment to support agricultural investments with Zero Rated Corporation Tax available for a period of ten years. Violet, likewise, spoke about the importance of investment in the Malawian energy sector with emphasis on the manufacturing industries. The war in Ukraine has significantly disrupted fertilizer access in Malawi causing the government encouraging investment into the fertilizer production facilities within the country.
Malawian High Commissioner to Zimbabwe - HE Dr. Mwayiwawo Polepole: Spoke of his own personal links to Scotland and gave a powerful case study of youth innovations in business and trade. Two young Malawians, Moses and Anton, have developed a new Content Management System to raise awareness of Malawian exports globally. They have, similarly, developed innovative new product lines from Malawi using sweet potatoes to produce rice and flour.
Section 2: Upcoming Malawi-UK Chamber of Commerce:
David Hope-Jones gave a quick brief on the Malawi-UK Business Group which is in the process of becoming a full Malawi-UK Chamber of Commerce. He invited input from attendees about what would be most useful for a Chamber of Commerce to prioritize Input included:
- Improving customs processes to ensure the relevant authorities are aware of Malawi goods
- Having thematic clusters for detailed and meaningful work
Standard Bank, Joshua Banda, outlined the bank’s new Diaspora offerings. Malawian residents in the UK and the Diaspora Region can now easily and quickly open bank accounts in Malawi for working capital finance, making it easier to invest. The process is very simple with just a passport required and relevant documents. Preferential interest rates are available with the Bureau of Change.
Moto Money co-founder, Sumayyah Patel, presented the new B2B cash transfer services available from Moto Money. This is a quick, intuitive and easy to use app-based system, which can offer excellent rates. The SMP has been working with Moto Money in the development of this prodcut
Section 4: Open Discussion:
There was a final time for Q&A and discussion before David Hope-Jones summarized the key points from the meeting.
Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements:
- Lucy C. Chitembeya, Chief Strategic & Marketing Executive USA, Power Global International, made closing remarks, thanked presenters, stakeholders, Host and Co-Host and attendees.
The UK, Scottish and Malawi governments and relevant ministries, the UK Malawi High Commissioner, the Malawi UK High Commission, the Malawi Zimbabwe High Commissioner and Malawi-Zimbabwe High Commission, Standard Bank, Malawi-UK Business Group, Motor Money, Malawi US Embassy Ambassador, Malawi US Deputy Ambassador, Malawi USA Commission and all stakeholders who attended the event.
The stakeholders were encouraged to utilize the information shared during event presentation & discussions
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