# Nthanda Manduwi

> Entrepreneur•Racounter•Auteur


## Posts

- [TED Talk](https://nthanda.com/ted/): In her debut TEDx Talk, delivered at TEDxMSU, Nthanda Manduwi explores one of the defining questions of the 21st century: What happens when knowledge becomes abundant, evidence becomes accessible, and artificial intelligence allows humanity to learn faster than ever before?
- [Books](https://nthanda.com/books/): An entrepreneur and thinker, Nthanda Manduwi is a Malawian storyteller whose writing explores power, development, identity, and the human pursuit of possibility. Her work moves fluidly between intimate life lessons and sweeping critiques of global systems, creating a bridge between the personal and the political.
- [Broad College of Business | Michigan State University](https://nthanda.com/mba/): Nthanda Manduwi pursued a STEM MBA at the Broad College of Business, Michigan State University as a  a Forté Fellow, with a concentration in Marketing Management and Business Analytics. 
- [Big Bets Fellowship | Rockefeller Foundation](https://nthanda.com/big-bets/): Nthanda Manduwi has been selected as a fellow in the Rockefeller Big Bets Fellowship, a global initiative focused on advancing bold, system-level solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
- [BBC Town Hall | United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80)](https://nthanda.com/bbc-townhall/): In September 2025, Nthanda Manduwi joined a high-profile BBC News Town Hall at the SDG Media Zone during the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), representing African youth in a global conversation on Youth, Jobs, and the Future of Work in the Age of AI.
- [Social Impact Award (Nomination) | Global Entrepreneur Festival, Ghana](https://nthanda.com/gef-2025/): Nthanda Manduwi, Founder of the Ntha Foundation and Kwathu Kollective, has been nominated for the Global Entrepreneurs Award in the Social Impact category at the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Festival.
- [Most Inspiring Corporate Leader | Consumer Choice Awards, Malawi](https://nthanda.com/cca-2025/): Nthanda Manduwi has been nominated for Most Inspiring Female Corporate Leader at the 2025 Consumer Choice Awards Malawi.
- [2025 Leadership Award | Broad College of Business, Michigan State University](https://nthanda.com/broad-leadership-2025/): Nthanda Manduwi was awarded the 2025 Leadership Award by the Broad College of Business MBA community, recognizing her outstanding leadership, service, and impact during her first year at Michigan State University.
- [100 Most Impactful Voices of 2025 | ABCD Africa](https://nthanda.com/100-impactful-voices/): Nthanda Manduwi has been honored as one of the 100 Most Impactful Voices of 2025 by ABCD Africa, a prestigious recognition celebrating African women who are using their voices and digital content to drive meaningful change.
- [Malawi News | FeMail Feature](https://nthanda.com/malawi-news-feature/): In a recent feature, the Malawi News highlights Nthanda Manduwi’s journey of leadership, creativity, and digital innovation. Through her work with the Ntha Foundation, Kwathu Kollective, and Bien Corp, Manduwi has empowered youth and driven Africa’s digital transformation, earning international recognition for her impact on education, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
- [Q2](https://nthanda.com/q2/): In January 2025, building upon her MBA Internship with Microsoft Xbox, Nthanda Manduwi founded Q2 Corporation, a systems company at the intersection of agriculture and gaming. 
- [Best International Youth Empowerment Award | African Achievement Awards](https://nthanda.com/aaa-2024/): Ms. Nthanda Manduwi—celebrated storyteller, entrepreneur, and advocate for youth empowerment, recently received the prestigious Best International Youth Empowerment Award at the 2024 African Achievement Awards. 
- [Youth Connekt Africa Summit | Kigali, 2024](https://nthanda.com/yca-2024/): Invited by the Government of Rwanda, in collaboration with YouthConnekt Africa and the Mastercard Foundation, Nthanda’s keynote addressed over 40 countries' youth delegates—an audience filled with changemakers, innovators, and aspiring leaders from around the continent.
- [Microsoft](https://nthanda.com/microsoft/): In May 2025, Nthanda Manduwi joins Microsoft Corporation as a Business Development Manager Intern with the Xbox team.
- [Master of Science in Entrepreneurship | Malawi University of Science and Technology](https://nthanda.com/msc/): Nthanda Manduwi earned her Master of Science in Entrepreneurship from the Malawi University of Science and Technology in 2024. Her thesis examined how digital transformation can serve as a foundational opportunity for Malawi’s development by creating and refining public information management systems.
- [Young Minds Paving Way for A Digital Future | Nation (Malawi) Newspaper](https://nthanda.com/iyd-2024/): In commemoration of International Youth Day 2024, Ms. Manduwi was featured in the Nation Newspaper as one of Malawi's Young Minds Paving Way for a Digital Future.
- [The Entrepreneurial Opportunity in Malawi's Digital Transformation | Thesis](https://nthanda.com/msc-thesis/): On the 1st of July, 2024, Ms. Nthanda Manduwi successfully defending her thesis on "The Entrepreneurial Opportunity in Malawi’s Digital Transformation: Modelling Public Information Management Systems for Development." 
- [Saint Andrews International High School | Graduation, 2024](https://nthanda.com/saints-graduation-2024/): Ms. Nthanda Manduwi was invited by the Saint Andrews International Highschool as the Guest of Honour at their 2024 Graduation. 
- [The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco to Malawi | Africa Day, 2024](https://nthanda.com/africa-day-2024/): Nthanda Manduwi was invited to speak on behalf of youth, to the 2024 Africa Day theme: "An Education Fit for the 21st Century."
- [A Public Lecture on Personal Branding, Networking, and Entrepreneurship | University of Malawi, Department of Economics](https://nthanda.com/unima-doe-2024/): In May 2024, Ms. Manduwi was invited by the University of Malawi's Economics Department to deliver a lecture to the graduating class of 2024 during their exit interview on the power of networking, building connections, and personal branding.
- [Most Influential People of African Descent](https://nthanda.com/mipad-100/): In support of the International Decade for People of African Descent, Nthanda was recognised as on of 100 "Most Influential People of African Descent" under 40.
- [Africa Climate Ambassadors Programme | Jacob's Ladder, 2024](https://nthanda.com/acap/): Nthanda was selected as a part of the Africa Climate Ambassadors Programme (ACAP) 2024 cohort. The year long programme brings together 18 of Africa's leaders to champion the climate change opportunity narrative within their spheres of influence across the continent.
- [Family Planning News Network | Malawi, 2024](https://nthanda.com/fpnn-malawi-2024/): In May, 2024, the W.H. Gates Sr. Institute and the Family Planning News Network (FPNN) took a group of journalists and content creators to Malawi to report on the transformative power of family planning and reproductive health.
- [TTYBrand Africa | Magazine Feature](https://nthanda.com/ttybrand-africa/): Nthanda Manduwi was featured in the TTY Brand Africa Magazine – the Women’s History Month Edition (page 8). Read the full Magazine: The feature is on “Recognizing the women entrepreneurs driving change in the continent through social impact.” This is the second feature from TTYBrand Africa, as they also did a coverstory for her as a (social) entrepreneur empowering Malawian Digital Media Landscape through Innovation & Creativity. Work With Nthanda Want to partner on or working with Nthanda? We are always open to collaborations and partnerships. Contact Ms. Manduwi; through her Executive Assistant, Ms. Victor Caeser Gondwe via mercy@kwathucentre.org, copying nthanda@kwathucentre.org. To keep […]
- [Family Planning News Network | Thailand, 2022](https://nthanda.com/fpnn/): Nthanda was entrusted as the first global media scholar to set the tone of the International Conference on Family Planning (#ICFP2022) Live Stage as one of the #FPNN Debut Anchors and Live Community Host.
- [Bants2Business](https://nthanda.com/bants2business/): Nthanda, through the Ntha Foundation established Bants2Business - a multi-platform networking forum that connects young global south entrepreneurs and businesses in various industries to growth opportunities.
- [MW 2063](https://nthanda.com/mw-2063/): Nthanda led young Malawian entrepreneurs in a conversation with policy makers in the Malawi Government, discussing how the youth-centric MIP-1 in the Malawi 2063 can be better implemented to be inclusive of the youth.
- [Family Planning News Network Debut | Thailand, 2022](https://nthanda.com/fpnn-debut/): Nthanda was entrusted as the first global media scholar to set the tone of the International Conference on Family Planning (#ICFP2022) Live Stage as one of the #FPNN Debut Anchors and Live Community Host.
- [A Public Lecture on Digital Marketing | Digital Malawi - mHub](https://nthanda.com/digital-marketing-lecture/): In April 2022, Ms. Manduwi was invited by mHub through the Digital Malawi project to deliver a lecture on Digital Marketing. 
- [United Nations](https://nthanda.com/un/): After having interned with the UN Women Malawi office as a Monitoring, Evaluation, Coordination and Communications Intern in 2017, I rejoined the UN with the UNDP IEO (HQ) as an evaluation analyst in 2022.
- [StartUp Masterclass | Malawi, 2022](https://nthanda.com/startup-masterclass-2022/): Ms. Nthanda Manduwi was invited by the Wealth Malawi Magazine as one of the keynote speakers at the 2022 StartUp Masterclass. In her address, she narrates her story of building her business in the digital media industry of Malawi, since 2013, as a blogger in Malawi. Below, her full speech: Or read: Want to engage Ms. Manduwi as a speaker at your event, in other professional capacity? Get in touch. Email her PA prisca@kwathucentre.org with your details, or fill the form below. CONNECT WITH NTHANDA ONLINE: Connect on social media:
- [A Public Lecture on Digital Entrepreneurship | Lilongwe Technical College](https://nthanda.com/digital-entrepreneurship-lecture/): On the 30th of November, 2021, Nthanda Manduwi was invited to deliver a lecture at Lilongwe Technical College on Digital Entrepreneurship. She shared her journey, lessons, successes, and essential insights for aspiring digital/ICT entrepreneurs.
- [World Bank](https://nthanda.com/world-bank/): Under Nthanda's leadership, the Ntha Foundation was awarded a $250,000 grant by the World Bank to facilitate digital skills trainings for the youth in Malawi. 
- [Digital Malawi Project | World Bank Group](https://nthanda.com/digital-malawi/): The Ntha Foundation was entrusted as one of the operationalisation partners, in a public-private partnership with the Malawi Government, and as the Project Lead, Nthanda Manduwi was responsible for establishing two tech hubs and developing a comprehensive digital skills syllabus. 
- [DSTV](https://nthanda.com/dstv/): In January, 2021, Nthanda was selected as Malawi's DTSV digital ambassador in Malawi. She joined the brand alongside musician Kell Kay.
- [World Export Development Forum [WEDF] 2019](https://nthanda.com/wedf-2019/): In November 2019, Nthanda Manduwi was selected to participate as a Youth Media Expert at the World Export Development Forum (WEDF), held at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- [Malawi Government](https://nthanda.com/mra/): Revenue Officer: Malawi Revenue Authority From July 2018 to January 2021, Nthanda served in the Government Compliance Unit at the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), where she played a crucial role in ensuring compliance within the public sector. Her position in this specialized unit allowed her to focus on governmental bodies and public institutions, promoting adherence to tax policies and improving compliance across government agencies. Contributions and Achievements In her role with the Government Compliance Unit, Nthanda was instrumental in developing strategies that enhanced transparency and compliance within public institutions. She worked closely with various government departments, implementing initiatives to streamline tax […]
- [Bachelor of Social Science (Economics & Demography) | University of Malawi](https://nthanda.com/bsocsc/): Nthanda Manduwi holds a Bachelor of Social Science, double majoring in Economics and Demography, awarded by the University of Malawi – Chancellor College in 2016. This program served as the foundation of her academic and professional journey, equipping her with rigorous analytical tools to examine issues of inequality, gender, population, and development economics.
- [Ntha Foundation](https://nthanda.com/ntha-foundation/): Nthanda founded the Ntha Foundation in 2018, with the goal of giving young creatives and aspiring entrepreneurs a conducive space to create and innovate sustainable businesses. Nthanda led her team to establish the Nyenyezi Fellowship, and the M’mawa Management Training Program, and was entrusted to lead the Digital Malawi project. I established the Ntha Foundation with the goal of creating a collective of innovative and creative young people committed to creating solutions for Africa. I saw the opportunity where a lot of young people would leave undergrad, but have no sense of direction re how to break into corporate. I wanted […]
- [Bien Corporation Africa](https://nthanda.com/bien/): Read about Nthanda's experience leading the fastest growing Digital Solution Agency in Malawi.

## Pages

- [Mentorship](https://nthanda.com/mentorship/): Mentorship Shaping Africa’s Stars Every year, Nthanda receives hundreds of messages from students, founders, researchers, and young professionals seeking mentorship. She is deeply grateful for every one of them. Rather than beginning with a meeting, she believes the strongest mentoring relationships begin with ideas. This page will help you find the pathway that best fits your goals. Looking for Structured Professional Development? Join one of our programs. Through the fellowships and apprenticeships operationalized by the Kwathu Kollective, participants gain hands-on experience, work on real projects, and become part of our community. → Explore the Nyenyezi Entrepreneurship Fellowship → Explore the M’mawa […]
- [Press](https://nthanda.com/press/): Press Full Name: Nthanda Manduwi Founder & CEO, Q2 Systems Founder, Kwathu Kollective Founder, Ntha Foundation Founder, Bien Corporation Formerly Microsoft & United Nations Rockefeller Foundation Big Bets Fellow Detroit Tech Residency Fellow Biography Nthanda Manduwi is a Michigan-based, Malawian-born systems entrepreneur, author, and innovation strategist building at the intersection of experiential learning, predictive production, and autonomous mobility. She is the founder and CEO of Q2—a systems company building modularized cyber-physical infrastructure for emerging markets as a Detroit Tech Residency Fellow. Prior to that, she built Bien Corporation, as well as the non-profits Ntha Foundation and Kwathu Kollective. Her career spans […]
- [Keynotes](https://nthanda.com/keynotes/): Keynotes Notable Addresses Internationally Awarded Speaker A Natural Orator A storyteller at heart, Nthanda Manduwi is a renowned media entrepreneur, digital content creator, and gender rights activist from Malawi. She is the founder of Bien Corporation Africa and the Ntha Foundation, which have launched several impactful initiatives such as the Kwathu Kollective, Digital Skills for Africa, NMN Africa, Tailored Africa, Bants2Business, and Music4Malawi. Currently, Nthanda is pursuing a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship, focusing on Africa’s digital transformation, and she is known for her powerful public speaking. With over a decade of experience, Nthanda has worked with the UNDP Independent Evaluation […]
- [Brands](https://nthanda.com/brands/)
- [Conferences](https://nthanda.com/speaking/): Conferences Be brave enough to start conversations that matter True allyship demands that it moves from conversation to action. Previous Next Speaking Engagements Nthanda is a digital raconteur and published auteur, with an audience of over 300,000 across various digital platforms. Over the past 10 years, she has written about various topics in development, and has delivered various keynotes on digital media and entrepreneurship around the world. She runs a blog byntha.com, and enjoys engaging people from various backgrounds in discourse on human rights, women’s empowerment, and development issues. In 2018, Nthanda founded an NGO – the Ntha Foundation which aims […]
- [Community](https://nthanda.com/community/): Community Learn more about Nthanda’s development work, and ways she is making an impact in her community. Nthanda’s Experience Writing & Speaking Research & Analysis Development Work Digital Skills Business Development Other Orgs See other organisations Nthanda has worked with Read More Bien Corporation Africa Ministry of Gender Malawi Revenue Authority World Bank
- [Business](https://nthanda.com/business/): Businesses Learn more about Nthanda’s work, and all the ways in which she strives to make an impact in her community. Nthanda’s Experience Writing & Speaking Research & Analysis Development Work Digital Skills Business Development Other Orgs See other organisations Nthanda has worked with Read More Bien Corporation Africa Ministry of Gender Malawi Revenue Authority World Bank
- [Resume](https://nthanda.com/resume/): Nthanda holds a STEM MBA from the Eli Broad College of Business [Michigan State University], specialising in Business Development Management [Marketing Management and Business Analaytics], and a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship, attained from the Malawi University of Science and Technology, specialising in Digital Transformation. Her Bachelor of Social Science attained from the University of Malawi, dual-majored in Economics and Demography, and specialised in the socio-economic impacts of Women’s Empowerment. She has vast experience in Business Development, Digital Innovation and Knowledge Management, and is presently running a cyber-physical infrastructure company in Detroit. STEM MBA 100% MSc, Entrepreneurship 100% BSc, Economics & […]
- [Awards](https://nthanda.com/awards/): Fellowships, Recognitions and Awards The act of writing is sharing a part of your soul with the world Awards & Fellowships Best Youth Empowerment Award – Africa Achievement Awards, 2024 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) – UNGA, 2024 16 Malawi’s Power Women – EU Delegation to Malawi, 2022 African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) – Africa, 2022 EdTech Innovation of the Year – ICT Association of Malawi, 2021 Young Founders’ Programme – Top 25 out of 2,300 applicants, Berlin, 2021 UNDP Graduate Programme UNDP Independent Evaluation Office Nthanda was selected for the inaugural UNDP Graduation Programme. She made it to […]
- [Fellowships](https://nthanda.com/fellowships/): Writing is more than putting words on paper The act of writing is sharing a part of your soul with the world Grants & Fellowships (Manduwi, 2022). Modelling Digital Information Management Systems as effective tools for information and media dissemination in development nations with a special focus on Malawi. (Manduwi, 2018). By the end of your teens (Book) (Manduwi, 2016). The Gender Earnings Disparities by Occupation in Malawi. (Manduwi, 2016). The influence of Women’s Empowerment on Unmet Need for Family Planning in Malawi. Global Media Scholar 6th International Conference on Family Planning Nthanda was awarded as a Global Media Scholar by […]
- [Research and Writing](https://nthanda.com/writing/): Writing is more than putting words on paper The act of writing is sharing a part of your soul with the world Publications (Manduwi, 2022). Modelling Digital Information Management Systems as effective tools for information and media dissemination in development nations with a special focus on Malawi. (Manduwi, 2018). By the end of your teens (Book) (Manduwi, 2016). The Gender Earnings Disparities by Occupation in Malawi. (Manduwi, 2016). The influence of Women’s Empowerment on Unmet Need for Family Planning in Malawi. Global Media Scholar 6th International Conference on Family Planning Nthanda was awarded as a Global Media Scholar by the International […]
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- [My Team](https://nthanda.com/team/): Management Nthanda Self Digital Media 90% Social Science 80% Development work 85% Contact Rhoda Finance Manager Finance 85% Accounting 75% Business managements 85% Contact Bernadette Brand Manager Project Management 90% Monitoring & Evaluation 80% Creative Direction 85% Contact Judith Research Assistant Research 85% Communications 75% Community management 85% Contact
- [Experience](https://nthanda.com/experience/): Nthanda Manduwi has over 9 years of experience in digital media and business development. She has worked in the development sector, public sector and private sector for 6 of those years. Learn more about her expertise in various fields.
- [Consultancy](https://nthanda.com/rates/): My Rates What I can Do For You? I have a decade of experience in research and analysis, business development, digital branding, and web management. You can also engage me in facilitator or keynote speaker roles. My rates range from $100 to $10,000 depending on your ask. Please book a coffee, lunch or dinner meeting below to discuss further. Research & Analysis From data (statistical) analysis to paper review. Business Development Money-making ideas to practical business models. Digital Branding Leave your mark. Be remembered. Be memorable. Web Management Become discoverable on the web with a simple search Event Facilitation Driving the […]
- [About](https://nthanda.com/bio/): Learn more about Nthanda - Social Scientist, Research Analyst, Business Development Specialist, Digital Media Expert, Blogger, Published Author, Internationally Awarded Speaker, Media Icon, and a Human Rights & Policy Advocate.
- [A Patron of Creativity & Innovation](https://nthanda.com/): Get to know Nthanda - Social Scientist, Research Analyst, Business Development Specialist, Digital Media Expert, Blogger, Published Author, Internationally Awarded Speaker, Media Icon, and a Human Rights & Policy Advocate.

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