By Chisomo Phiri
Kansai Plascon Malawi,a painting company has made a K5 million donation towards the ongoing Malawi Institute of Architects (MIA) annual general meeting being in Malawi’s lakeshore district of Mangochi.
In an interview with local media on Thursday, the company’s General Manager Yotam Katumbi said the architectural industry is a key stakeholder to the paint industry hence the financial support.
“We cannot do our business without buildings and those who play a vital role in erecting these buildings are architects. We thank them,” he said.
According to Katumbi, Plascon has made a good footprint in the country, as major structures across the country shine with their unique variety of paints.
On his part, the newly elected MIA president Khumbo Chirwa since then appreciated the financial support adding that Plascon has been a traditional sponsor of their annual gatherings.
The three day Malawi Institute of Architects event which started on Wednesday and ends today Friday has drawn players from both the private and public sector.
It is being held under the theme” Where is the architect? “.
