"The Branch Brief: CIPS Malawi Conversations"

In this episode of the podcast Chris and Fleur are joined by Alex Chambukira FCIPS, chairperson of the CIPS Malawi Branch.

For Episode 40 Chris and Fleur are thrilled to bring some CIPS Southern Africa energy to the podcast as we sit down with Alex Chambukira FCIPS  a true champion of the procurement profession across Malawi and the wider Southern African community.

🗣 Alex Chambukira's positive influence within the region is remarkable, in this episode we discuss:

• His role as Chairperson of the CIPS Malawi Branch, shaping capability growth and professional standards
• How he became a respected voice across CIPS Southern Africa promoting for stronger governance, ethics, and regional collaboration
• His career spanning major donor‑funded programmes that have transformed water, infrastructure, and development outcomes across Malawi
• How Malawi’s public procurement landscape is evolving — from digitisation to regulatory strengthening
• What Malawi Vision 2063 means for procurement as a strategic national enabler

Alex Chambukira FCIPS also shares invaluable advice for young practitioners across #Malawi and Southern Africa who are aiming for MCIPS or FCIPS, and the importance of staying rooted in ethics, curiosity, and continuous learning

Check out Alex Chambukira's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-chambukira-fcips-6847a9274/

Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/

Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/

Contact Chris and Fleur at - [email protected]