By Patience Kapinda

Lilongwe, May 13, Mana: The Miss Malawi 2025 beauty pageant has officially opened its registration, inviting young women from across the country to participate in one of Malawi’s most prestigious cultural events.

According to Co-chairperson of the Miss Malawi pageant, Godfrey Kambewa, the main objective of the pageant is to empower young women, promote cultural representation, and foster national pride.

Kambewa emphasized that the pageant aims to provide a platform for self-expression, personal growth, and development through workshops, mentorship, and community engagement. 

“Contestants will have access to development workshops, career talks, health and beauty lessons, and charity events,” he said.

The pageant promotes national pride by celebrating Malawi's rich cultural heritage and encouraging contestants to showcase their unique traditions and customs.

Kambewa highlighted that the organization ensures inclusivity and cultural representation by selecting contestants from diverse backgrounds, ages, cultures, and religions.

Former Miss Malawi, Jessica Natalia Mponda, shared her experience as a titleholder, saying: "My experience wasn’t rosy at all but it built me to the strong woman I am today and I’ll forever cherish it."

She emphasized that the pageant provides a seat at a table full of influential people and opens doors to new opportunities.

When asked for advice to aspiring contestants, Mponda encouraged them to "go for it" and have fun while maintaining their identity, saying, "You’re unstoppable. Have fun at it and don’t lose yourself in the process."

Registration for the Miss Malawi 2025 pageant is open from May 1 to May 31, 2025, with a non-refundable registration fee of K20,000. Eligible contestants must be between the ages of 18 and 19.