TRADE FAIRS: SPURRING ECONOMIC GROWTH

Yearly, Malawi holds a number of trade fairs where nations are invited to sample produce and products produced on the virgin lands of Malawi. The main trade fair, usually, is inaugurated by the head of state in May.

Currently, some of the Malawian products on high demand on the international market include but not limited to: The unmatched aromatic Mzuzu coffee, Kwanza chocolate, Kilombero rice, Marie and Nali hot chillie sauces, fish from the fresh waters of lake Malawi, flavourful pulses, a line of orange Juice popularly known as Sobo. Yet, it is not only the food items, as due to the genetic make-up of our society, nations are also competing for the services of Malawian people-both professional and non-professional. Some attribute the preference as due to the following perceptions: Malawians are hardworking and non-violent people, trustworthy and non-racist, tolerant and intelligent, creative and charming. These special attributes are in contrast to the behaviour portrayed by some countries in the world.

Note: Malawi has never chased foreigners on racist grounds, Malawi has never confiscated International Investors’ properties on unfounded grounds, Malawi hosts refugees both from near and far countries, Malawi has never fought civil war, it is very common in Malawi to see mosques in the same neighbourhood with churches without any problem, Intermarriages in Malawi are very common between tribes, races, religions or nationalities.