MBPA July 2026 E-Newsletter

Regional coordination, market visibility and association planning across Malawi’s bee products sector.

Dear members, partners and friends of Malawi’s bee products sector,

July has been a month of connection, visibility and forward planning. Across our stakeholder engagements, we have seen a shared commitment to strengthening coordination, improving product quality, expanding markets and building an association that delivers practical value to its members.

Regional stakeholders strengthen coordination

Northern Region Stakeholder Meeting

Stakeholders met in Northern Malawi to discuss membership mobilisation, industry coordination, quality, markets and shared priorities for sector development.

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Promoting Malawi honey and bee products

HOPACU launch in Mzuzu

The launch at Mphatso Motel created an important platform for product visibility, collaboration and appreciation of locally produced honey and other bee products.

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Planning the association’s way forward

2026 MBPA work planning session

Members and stakeholders reviewed governance, partnerships, market opportunities, investment, membership growth and policy advocacy priorities.

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Looking ahead

Our next focus is to keep expanding membership, improve communication across regions, support quality and value addition, and connect producers and businesses to stronger markets. Members are encouraged to share updates, opportunities and success stories through the MBPA Secretariat so that they can be featured in future editions.

Thank you for contributing to a stronger, more visible and better coordinated bee industry for Malawi.

With appreciation,

Mrs. Judith ChikotiBoard Chairperson, Malawi Bee Products Association