Old Mutual Takes Tree-Planting Exercise To Chiradzulu
Published on January 30, 2026 at 4:48 PM by Evance Kapito
As one of way of combating the impact of climate change, Old Mutual Malawi in partnership with Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi (WESM) has conducted a tree-planting exercise at Nguludi in Chiradzulu District as part of its environmental conservation programme.
The initiative implemented, took place at Nguludi Girls Primary School in the District.
The event attracted various stakeholders, including district education officials, Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers, officials from WESM Blantyre Branch, as well as primary and secondary school learners.
Speaking during the event, Old Mutual’s Strategy, Digital and Data Executive, Lorraine Mlenga, who was also the Guest of Honour, said the exercise marked the commencement of the programme.
Mlenga expressed satisfaction with the commitment shown by the Nguludi community in caring for the trees. She recalled that a similar exercise was conducted last year at Nguludi Boys Primary School, where approximately 64 percent of the planted trees survived.
She further disclosed that since 2017, Old Mutual has planted over 90,000 trees nationwide as part of its environmental conservation efforts. She added that the company has invested K10.5 million in the current tree-planting initiative and plans to supply and plant 10,000 seedlings.
On his par, Chairperson for WESM Blantyre Branch, Chris Dow, said the organisation partnered with Old Mutual to support environmental restoration, which is one of WESM’s core mandates.
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Students from the Catholic University of Malawi (CU) and officers from the MDF, also participated in the exercise, setting an example of good citizenship through environmental protection.
Representing the District Education Manager, Gabriel Mbeta commended Old Mutual and WESM for their commitment to environmental conservation and for working closely with schools to ensure learners grow up understanding the importance of tree planting and environmental care.
Government through the Ministry of Natural Resources launched the 2025/2026 tree planting season on January 16 in Phalombe themed ‘trees and forests for community resilience’.
