Malawian manufacturers have been urged to deepen investment in quality assurance and compliance as a pathway to advancing the country’s industrialisation agenda.
Speaking during a national certification awards ceremony in Blantyre, Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) Vice Board Chairperson Tony Maulana emphasized that strict adherence to standards significantly improves product quality and positions Malawian goods to compete more effectively on regional and international markets.
MBS Director General Symon Mandala highlighted a notable milestone: a rise in certified companies to 742 firms this year. This growth reflects increasing awareness and commitment within the private sector to meet regulatory and quality benchmarks.
This upward trend in certification is more than symbolic it has direct economic implications. As more companies comply with recognized standards:
- Market access expands, enabling local products to enter export markets and generate foreign exchange.
- Consumer confidence strengthens, driving higher demand for locally produced goods.
- Industrial productivity improves, as standardization often leads to more efficient processes and reduced waste.
- Investment attractiveness increases, since certified industries signal reliability and lower risk to both local and international investors.
- Job creation is supported, particularly as compliant firms scale operations to meet wider market demand.
At the ceremony, 69 companies from the southern region were awarded certification, further reinforcing the role of standards as a catalyst for sustainable industrial growth.
Overall, the rising number of certified firms marks a positive shift toward a more competitive, export-ready, and resilient Malawian economy.
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