By Patience Longwe

Lilongwe, March 8, Mana: Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima, has emphasized the importance of empowering women through education and entrepreneurship.

She was speaking in Lilongwe on Friday when she presided over the Wealth Woman Summit that took place at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.

Wirima, encouraged attendees to network, share experience, and inspire one another to break barriers and achieve their goals.

She also called for collaborative efforts to create opportunities that foster women's financial independence and leadership, praising the summit for providing a platform for women to showcase their abilities.

"Empowering women through education and opportunity is essential for building a brighter future for all" she said.

The minister challenged women to continue exploring and discovering the wonders of women empowerment.

"To support women's empowerment, the ministry is committed to implementing initiatives that promote women's rights and access to resources and this includes creating supportive policies that enable women to thrive in both education and entrepreneurship" She said.

Chief Executive Officer for Wealth Magazine, Harry Chima committed to provide support and resources for women entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of investing in women-led initiatives, recognizing that empowering women is key to driving economic growth and innovation.

 "The Wealth Woman Summit aims to create a collaborative environment where women can share knowledge, build networks and access resources to achieve their full potential in leadership and entrepreneurship, Malawi can work towards a brighter future for all " He said.

The gathering featured a number of women in various careers giving motivational speeches to encourage attendees pursue their passions and break through barriers.

Speakers included successful entrepreneurs, and leaders from diverse fields who shared their personal journeys, highlighting the challenges they faced and the strategies they employed to overcome them.