- April 2, 2026
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- Category: Newsroom
“Engineering shapes the world we live in—our roads, our systems, our future. But who is shaping engineering?”
This was the thought-provoking question posed by Continental Capital Limited (CCL) General Manager, Kenneth Mmadi, as the company announced its MWK 3 million sponsorship towards the launch of the Malawi Engineering Institution (MEI) Women in Engineering (WiE) Chapter.
The announcement, made during a symbolic presentation on 1 April 2026, reflects Continental Capital’s commitment to advancing inclusion, professional development, and financial empowerment in Malawi.
A timely and strategic investment
The Women in Engineering (WiE) Chapter, set to launch on 10 April 2026 at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC), comes at a critical time.
Currently, there are approximately 515 women engineers in Malawi—representing only about 10% of the engineering profession. This highlights both the progress made and the significant opportunity to expand participation and leadership of women in the field.
The WiE Chapter aims to address this gap by creating a structured platform for mentorship, leadership development, and outreach to inspire more girls and young women to pursue careers in engineering.
For Continental Capital, this initiative aligns strongly with its broader mission of enabling individuals and institutions to build sustainable futures.
“Professional success must be supported by financial literacy, access to investment solutions, and long-term planning,” said Mmadi. “This is how we move from opportunity to lasting impact.”
Beyond sponsorship: A strategic partnership
The MWK 3 million contribution will support both the official launch and ongoing programmes under the WiE Chapter, including financial literacy and empowerment initiatives tailored to women engineers and women-led enterprises.
However, this partnership goes beyond financial support.
Continental Capital has been identified as a key strategic partner in advancing financial literacy and empowerment, contributing expertise through knowledge sharing and advisory services.
Welcoming the partnership, Women in Engineering Chairperson, Mirriam Nsomba, emphasized the long-term vision behind the initiative:
“This support is not just towards an event, but towards a structured platform that seeks to strengthen both the pipeline of future women engineers and the growth and progression of those already in the profession.”
Through the Women Engineers Empowerment Initiative, the Chapter will deliver an integrated approach that includes:
- Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) outreach to young girls
- Mentorship and leadership development
- Financial empowerment for professionals and entrepreneurs
“This integrated approach ensures that we are not only inspiring participation, but enabling sustainability and long-term impact,” she added.
Nsomba further noted that Continental Holdings and Continental Capital are being positioned not just as sponsors, but as strategic partners in advancing women’s participation and economic empowerment within the engineering ecosystem.
Expanding what is possible.
The Women in Engineering initiative represents more than a single event—it is a platform designed to drive long-term change.
By supporting this initiative, Continental Capital is investing in a future where women are not only participants in engineering, but leaders, innovators, and decision-makers.
As Mmadi concluded in his remarks:
“Who is shaping engineering? Through this initiative, we are saying—it must be all of us. Because when we expand who shapes engineering, we expand what is possible for our country.”
Continental Capital Limited remains committed to partnerships that drive inclusion, empower professionals, and build sustainable futures.
