Last Saturday, Malawi witnessed the crowning of new Miss Malawi Thandie Chisi. This follows a change in the management team of the pageant after a two-year break. Our staff writer PATRICIA FIWA caught up with Miss Malawi Organisation public relations officer to discuss the pageant and its future. Excerpts:
Q: What did it take for the Miss Malawi Organisation to restore public trust following a two-year break?
A: We restructured and rebranded ourselves. We promised better events and we delivered the best experiences at events. That’s what we are bringing in the game. The corporate world knows that we are dedicated to this. Dedication moves the market and that’s what makes the public trust us.
Q: What changes are there in the management of Miss Malawi to ensure its stability?
A: For the first time Miss Malawi has a functional governance board that directs and scrutinise the organisation’s work. We have a proper structure, policies and staff that ensure that daily operations are running.
Q: How do you plan to sustain gains made in the just ended event?
A: We have been investing in more events and 2026 will be big a year for us.
Q: How would you describe the crowning event and the public’s reaction to Miss Malawi 2025?
A: Malawi witnessed the biggest event in the history of pageantry. Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) region and the continent were shaken as guests from Ghana, Zambia, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, Tanzania, Botswana, government ministries, embassies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), parliamentarians, banks, corporate leaders, celebrities, socialites and everyone enjoyed the event.
Q: How will the organisation support Miss Malawi 2025 in her projects?
A: Miss Malawi Organisation has an office where Miss Malawi 2025 will operate from. The Miss Malawi Foundation will incorporate Thandie Chisi’s projects to ensure her impact is visible.
