Five new franchisees appointed in Dedza District

The new franchisees receive receipt of their start up loan from volunteer Mr Fungatira, Head Teacher of Gwengwere Primary School where they studied.

Five entrepreneurs have been appointed SolarAid franchisees as part of a new project in Dedza District. Initially a group of 17 potential entrepreneurs took part in the three day class, however due to a strict selection process, only five have been selected to form the first ever SolarAid Microsolar Sales Team in the central region.

The group were trained with the tutorage of Susan Reimer in her SolarAid Microsolar Project class. The new course, set up by Susan, introduces candidates to the business and marketing skills required to make successful microsolar franchisees.

Entrepreneurs also received technical training during the three day workshop.

The group will begin in earnest, utilising a loan of MWK100,000 (£460) provided by Susan to be evenly distributed between them, this was in addition to a start up supply of products from SolarAid. They were of course delighted with the loan and eager to bring light to the lives of many families in the surrounding communities.

With thanks to be people like Susan and enthusiastic entrepreneurs, with a business approach, we can not only light Malawi but begin lighting Africa with SunnyMoney products.

Susan Reimer (right) inspects papers before choosing the five successful applicants.

Field coordinator Brave Mhonie grabbing an 8km cycle ride back to Mzuzu.