{"id":61975,"date":"2024-07-19T11:59:51","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T11:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/lazarus-chakwera-promises-vendors-government-support"},"modified":"2024-07-19T20:39:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T20:39:40","slug":"lazarus-chakwera-promises-vendors-government-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/lazarus-chakwera-promises-vendors-government-support","title":{"rendered":"Lazarus Chakwera promises vendors government support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Malawi. <\/strong><\/span><b>Lazarus Chakwera<\/b>President Lazarus Chakwera Thursday hosted vendors at Chikoko Bay State Lodge in Mangochi, where he reaffirmed his commitment to supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs).<\/p>\n<p>The vendors came from markets across the Eastern Region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe significant contribution of SMEs to the country\u2019s economy is enormous and cannot be overemphasised, especially your role in creating employment opportunities, stimulating innovation and promoting local economic development,\u201d the President said.<\/p>\n<p>He pledged to continue supporting SMEs through initiatives such as access to finance, training and market access.<\/p>\n<p>Chakwera said his administration recognises the potential of SMEs to drive economic growth and reduce poverty levels.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs such, we will sit down with your leadership to see how best we can assist you because having a vibrant micro-economy is what my government is interested in building on,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Chakwera also stressed the importance of empowering local entrepreneurs, particularly women and youths, to start and grow their businesses.<\/p>\n<p>He added that SMEs are essential for building a resilient and inclusive economy.<\/p>\n<p>A representative of the vendors from Zomba, Ayatu Brown Chidothe, thanked Chakwera for hosting them.<\/p>\n<p>Chidothe also praised the National Economic Empowerment Fund for issuing loans to people \u201cwithout favouritism\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>He, however, said there are other vendors who are yet to receive the loans, hence they should be considered.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Minister of Local Government Owen Chomanika also hailed Chakwera for hosting the vendors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe people gathered here are the ones who are driving this economy from their markets,\u201d Chomanika said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Malawi Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Malawi. 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