Chimwemwe Featured in Together Magazine
Many media houses in Malawi recognise the talent that Chimwemwe Mwenyemasi, head of Cobbler Section at Andiamo Youth Cooperative has. Together Magazine published and printed by Montfort Media, run by the Montfort Missionaries in Balaka is the latest to feature him. Chimwemwe: Following the Dad’s Footsteps
Manyamba rejoins the Cobbler Section
Patrick Manyamba has rejoined the Cobbler section of Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust (AYCT) to boost the section that promises to do well if well managed. According to Chimwemwe Mwenyemasi, who currently heads the section, Manyamba will be responsible for repairs while Mwenyemasi concentrates on designing new shoes. Mwenyemasi has also disclosed that they will soon […]
When the Spirit of Andiamo Grips You
Less than one year stay at Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust (AYCT) Chimwemwe Mwenyemasi seems to understand the spirit of Andiamo. He has already advised Andiamo Education Institutions (AEI) office to identify two needy students (a boy and a girl) whom he has promised to make school shoes for them for free. Chimwemwe is the Head […]
A Lady cobbler in the making
The story of Joyce Kazembe who has been working as a secretary in the cobbler sect of Andiamo is told to counter the ‘in born talent’ expression. She has spent time watching Chimwemwe Mwenyemasi [the young man who yielded fame in as long as shoe making is concerned] do his shoes. Reaching this far she […]
Andiamo artist grabs a new spot
The artist; Dave Pabros has moved from his old container studio to a new compartment right at the front of Andiamo Trust next to the cobbler section. “Now I can fit in comfortably and access water for my equipments inside here. Much as my work entertains no obstruction, but living at the backyard and in […]
The Young man behind Andiamo Shoes
He has inborn flair of shoemaking. The talent that genetically transferred from his father has tremendously yielded him so much fame and distinction, Chimwemwe Mwenyemasi now 21, admits he is growing at a supersonic speed. His talents have grabbed him columns in most of local media houses and social networks. As reported by Nation Newspapers, […]
Best of the Cobbler
The abstractness of design calls not only for talent but dedication and scrutiny of people’s needs at respective times. Pleasing to time, tradition and fashion are the new shoes made at the cobbler section. the venture of making new designs has put Andiamo Trust to new heights altogether. “Most locals and Italian volunteers have fallen […]