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About the Chamber
The Malawi–UK Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-political bilateral business organisation dedicated to increasing trade and investment between Malawi and the United Kingdom. The UK office is the parent office, supported by the Malawi office and the Scotland Chapter.
Meet our leadershipWho We Are
The Malawi–UK Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-political bilateral business organisation dedicated to increasing trade and investment between Malawi and the United Kingdom. The UK–Malawi Chamber of Commerce Ltd is the parent office, with the Malawi–UK Chamber of Commerce operating as the Malawi office within the bilateral structure.
Our Story
The Chamber began with Malawians living in the UK. In November 2017 they formed the Malawi–UK Business Group to bring together organisations and individuals working in trade and investment between the two countries. The Scotland Malawi Partnership was an early member of its Executive Committee.
The Group was incorporated as the UK–Malawi Chamber of Commerce, a company limited by guarantee, in August 2022. It was formally launched in London on 17 November 2022, with endorsement from the then President of Malawi.
Since then we have grown from a London-based network into one of a small number of dedicated UK–Africa bilateral Chambers. We opened a Scotland Chapter in 2025 and are establishing a permanent office in Malawi — the Malawi–UK Chamber of Commerce.
Our Purpose
To create a trusted commercial platform that helps businesses connect, trade, invest and grow across the Malawi–UK corridor.
A thriving bilateral economic relationship in which businesses in Malawi and the United Kingdom can access markets, investment, expertise and opportunities more easily.
To connect businesses, facilitate trade and investment, provide market intelligence, strengthen commercial capability and represent the practical interests of businesses operating across the corridor.
What We Stand For
Eight values guide every decision, partnership and interaction across the Chamber.
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Acting with honesty, transparency and ethical responsibility.
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Delivering services to the highest standards.
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Building partnerships that create shared value.
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Embracing new ideas and technologies.
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Equal opportunity for businesses of all sizes and sectors.
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Taking responsibility for our decisions and performance.
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Striving for continuous improvement and measurable impact.
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Promoting growth that is socially and environmentally responsible.
What We Do
Practical support across trade, investment, advocacy and partnership — delivered from both offices.
Our Structure
One bilateral Chamber. The UK office is the parent office, supported by the Malawi office and the Scotland Chapter. The UK–Malawi Chamber of Commerce Ltd is the parent office. The Malawi–UK Chamber of Commerce (MUKCC) operates as the Malawi office within this bilateral structure. The Scotland Chapter is a regional chapter of the UK parent organisation — not a third country office.
UK Parent Office
The UK–Malawi Chamber of Commerce Ltd is the parent office of the bilateral Chamber structure. Based in London, it provides strategic leadership, bilateral coordination, UK stakeholder engagement and oversight of the Chamber’s international trade and investment agenda.
Malawi Office
The Malawi–UK Chamber of Commerce is the Chamber’s in-country office in Malawi. It leads local member engagement, business support, stakeholder relations, trade and investment facilitation, events and delivery in the Malawi market, working within the strategy and governance framework of the UK parent office.
Scotland Chapter
The Scotland Chapter extends the Chamber’s UK reach by strengthening commercial, institutional and diaspora links between Scotland and Malawi. It operates as a regional chapter within the UK parent structure.
Brand Positioning
“We connect businesses, create opportunities and build lasting commercial partnerships between Malawi and the United Kingdom.”
The Malawi–UK Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-political bilateral business organisation dedicated to increasing trade and investment between Malawi and the United Kingdom.
We connect businesses.
We promote trade.
We unlock investment.
We advocate for members.
We create opportunities.
We support sustainable economic growth.
Relationships
Logo placement does not imply a formal partnership unless listed under Strategic & Delivery Partners.
UK Chamber
Dr Benedicto Wokomaatani Malunga
Incoming Patron of the UK Chamber
Malawi Chamber
H.E. Leigh Stubblefield
Patron of the Malawi Chamber
Strategic & Delivery Partners
Only organisations with a formal or established partnership or delivery relationship.
Institutional Stakeholders
Engagement does not by itself constitute a partnership.
Track Record
A selection of verified milestones from the Chamber’s journey. Future targets are not presented as completed achievements.
2017
Malawians in the UK form the Malawi–UK Business Group to bring together organisations working in trade and investment between the two countries.
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2018–21
UK investors and institutions convened around Malawi opportunities.
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2018–21
Government, industry and commercial stakeholders brought together on agribusiness.
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2022
Incorporated as UK–Malawi Chamber of Commerce Ltd (company no. 14284864) and formally launched in London on 17 November 2022.
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2025
Scotland Chapter launched at Edinburgh City Chambers, extending the Chamber’s UK regional reach.
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July 2026
Businesses, investors and both High Commissioners discuss the future of UK–Malawi trade and investment.
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August 2026
Senior private-sector leaders help shape the Chamber’s priorities ahead of the Malawi launch.
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22 October 2026
Official launch in Lilongwe, bringing together C-suite leaders, investors, government representatives and institutional partners. By invitation.
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