Entrepreneurs urge youths to become future business leaders

Business leaders in the country are calling on the nation’s youth to rise to the challenge of becoming transformative business leaders capable of addressing both present and future challenges.

This appeal was made during the Business Conference for Transcendent Entrepreneurs, held on Saturday in Blantyre and organized by Leads Consult.

Hope Jabes, the chief executive officer of Leads Consult, emphasized the need for a significant shift in mindset and the creation of innovative business solutions.

“Malawi needs a great mindset change and innovative business ideas to tackle various challenges and build a better Malawi,” he said.

Jabes further stressed that fostering a culture of entrepreneurship among the youth is critical for the country’s development.

He said:”If you walk around in our streets, you discover that we have so many good ideas. What is lacking is action and implementation.

“What worked ten years ago is not working now and hence the need to change our approach and we are urging young entrepreneurs to turn their innovative concepts into reality.”

Echoing Jabes’ sentiments, Amaryllis Hotel general manager Ramy Waheed highlighted the opportunities available for young entrepreneurs.

“Young people should take advantage of the availability of organizations and companies ready to fund their viable business ideas,” he said.

The conference gathered both new and experienced entrepreneurs where it offered a place to network, learn, and get inspired, highlighting how important young business leaders are for economic growth and solving social problems.

Caption: Jabes (L) and Waheed following the proceedings during the event