Africa-Press – Malawi. Principal Secretary for irrigation engineer Geoffrey Mamba has cited limited private sector participation in activities as a significant challenge impeding the growth of the animal industry in Malawi.
Mamba made the remarks on Thursday during the official opening of the state-of-the-art Ekhaya abattoir located in Mpemba, Blantyre.
He then described the state-of–the-art facility as key to boosting economic activities while contributing to the attainment of the country’s long-term development goals.
“Such investments align with our national goals under the ATM [Agriculture, Tourism and Mining] Strategy and the overarching Malawi 2063 agenda, contributing to economic growth and job creation,” Mamba said.
On her part, Chief Executive Officer of Ekhaya Group of Companies Anabel Mpinganjira assured Malawians of quality meat products that would be produced at the facility.
“We have met all regulatory requirements, prioritising health, quality and standards throughout our processes,” Mpinganjira said.
Thomson Mpinganjira, who is chairperson for the group, encouraged Malawians to engage in livestock production to enhance economic activities in the country.
“The biggest challenge we face in Malawi is the availability of livestock; there are not enough people rearing animals, resulting in inadequate supply to meet market demand. While demand is high, our supplies remain limited,” he said.
The construction of Ekhaya Abattoir, which covers 2.1 hectares, began in 2021 and the facility has the capacity to accommodate approximately 150 to 200 live animals at a time.
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