By Linda Kwanjana
Malawi President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has described the creative and cultural industry as a readily available stepping stone towards achieving Malawi agenda 2063.
President Chakwera said this at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre when he hosted the cultural and creative industry leaders in the country.
“There is need for the industry to partner with the government in organizing the sector for
maximum impact, wider reach, and commercial leverage,” he said.
He said the Malawi 2063 vision of inclusive wealth cannot be
achieved while leaving artists and creatives behind.
“So I fully endorse your submissions for us to do more to build the capacity of our artists in their quest to make a living from their trade,” he said.
During the interface , President Chakwera commended the leaders, saying the interface reminded him of his old days.
He said that it is sad that much of the creative work that Malawians do remains unaccounted for, uncelebrated, uncompensated, and unsung.
During the interface, the artists commended President Chakwera for the passion, zeal, and vision towards uplifting the creative industry.
Music Union of Malawi (MUM) President Vita Chirwa commended the state president Government for the passing of the national arts and heritage council bill into law, saying once the law is fully operationalised it will help to promote the industry.
