PFN launches essay writing competition for university,college students


By Chisomo Phiri

A development organization Partners for the North (PFN), says it will conduct an essay writing competition for university and college students on the topic “Developing the North is Our Collective Responsibility.”

According to PFN Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Vasco Madhlopa, the interested participants should write an essay of 3000 words and submit it in person at either their Lilongwe or Ekwendeni offices.

Vasco Madhlopa



Madhlopa says the deadline for submitting the essays is October 30, 2024.

He says the first prize is K100,000, the second K75,000, and the third is K50,000.

PFN was launched in July this year.

Its mission to unite and develop the country’s northern region.