Surveyors Institute Of Malawi - SIM

17/05/2026

3 days to go.......

“Different disciplines, one profession, one purpose.

We are Land Surveyors
We are Quantity Surveyors
We are Land Economists

United by professionalism and driven by excellence, we stand proud as Surveyors, committed to building, planning, valuing, and driving the sustainable affairs of our proffesion for development of our Nation.

15/05/2026

The Legend Is Joining Us

Count Down Continues 5 days to Go::::

As Dr. Chikhwenda always emphasizes, ‘A profession grows stronger when knowledge is shared across generations, because experience remains the foundation of excellence.’

Join us at the CPD Conference as we share legendary knowledge, inspire the next generation of professionals, and shape the future of the built environment together.

14/05/2026

COUNTING DOWN TO 20 MAY

The stage is set.
The Minister is Ready
The KeyNote Speaker is Ready
The respective speakers are ready.
The panelists are prepared.
The host is ready to lead the conversation

And no one is dropping the mic until the message on professional development, governance, innovation, and sustainable industry transformation is clearly delivered.

The upcoming CPD Conference at Capital Hotel is more than just an event, it is a gathering of professionals committed to shaping the future of the built environment through constructive dialogue, knowledge sharing, and practical solutions.

As professionals, our responsibility goes beyond technical practice. We must continue building capacity, strengthening professional standards, and driving conversations that influence sustainable National development.

Join us on 20 and 21 May at Capital Hotel and be part of the constructive professional conversation.

02/05/2026

🎤 OFFICIAL UNVEILING OF PANELISTS & HOST | MID YEAR CPD CONFERENCE 2026

Its getting better and better
19 Days To Go

The Surveyors Institute of Malawi is pleased to unveil the distinguished Panelists and Host for the highly anticipated Panel Discussion at the Mid Year CPD Conference 2026.

🎙 HOST
: Atusaye Khelz Kanyenda
Valuation and Advisory, Knight Frank Malawi

🎤 PANELISTS
: Patrick Khambadza @
CEO, Blithe Construction &
Senior Lecturer-MUBAS

: Precious Chisi
Managing Director
Perfect Property Ltd

: Mkondo Moyo Mkondo E. Moyo
Chartered Civil Engineering Surveyor

Together, these professionals will lead an engaging and insightful discussion aligned with the conference theme:

“Strengthening Governance and Sustainable Public Private Sector Development – Surveyors and Built Environment Perspective”

The session promises valuable industry insights, practical experiences, and thought-provoking conversations on the future of the built environment, infrastructure development, property markets, and professional practice in Malawi.

📍 Venue: Sunbird Capital Hotel, Lilongwe
📅 Date: 20th – 21st May 2026

Join us for a transformative professional engagement with some of the leading voices in the industry.

29/04/2026

Meet
Tshifhiwa Matodzi from South Africa 🇿🇦

Tshifhiwa Matodzi is an experienced Property, Plant, Machinery, and Equipment Valuer with over a decade of experience in the valuation industry. Currently employed at the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) as a Property, Plant, Machinery, and Equipment Valuer, Tshifhiwa has extensive expertise in valuing land, buildings, and equipment across a wide range of sectors, including Mining, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Textile, Energy, Agriculture and Agro‑Processing, Process Plants, and Logistics.

Tshifhiwa has undertaken formal studies in Real Estate with a focus on property valuation at the University of Johannesburg and is a Professional Associated Valuer registered with the South African Council for Property Valuers. Tshifhiwa is also affiliated with the American Society of Appraisers.

Outside of professional commitments, Tshifhiwa enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family.

29/04/2026

Meet Justice Chifundo Kachale PhD

A Judge of the High Court and former Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission, Justice Kachale is a distinguished career judicial officer recognized for his commitment to excellence in public service. He has a strong passion for strengthening institutional mechanisms that promote accountability, transparency, and good governance.

In 2023, he obtained a PhD from the SOAS University of London, with research focused on Constitutionalism and Judicial Methodology. His study examined the impact of judicial activism or the lack thereof, on fostering a culture of constitutionalism within emerging democracies.

Justice Kachale earned his LLB (Hons) from University of Malawi through Chancellor College in 2000, and later obtained an LLM in Law and Development from Queen Mary University of London in 2005.

Throughout his distinguished career, he has held and continues to hold several key leadership and professional positions within the legal and governance sectors.

24/04/2026

Meet Masida Mbano

He is prominent Malawian land surveyor and senior civil servant who served as the Surveyor General of Malawi and currently serves as Director of Land Information Management Services within the Ministry of Lands. He has wide experience in aerial mapping, international boundary demarcation, topographic surveying, hydrographic surveying and Geographic Information Systems. As Director of the Land Information Management Services, he oversees the automation and digital transformation of land transactions.

Masida, has taken formal studies in Geoinformation and Earth Observation focussing on International Boundary Demarcations at Masters level at University of Twente in The Netherlands. He is a registered licenced land surveyor with Land Surveyors Registration Board and a chartered land surveyor with Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (UK) since 2017.

Masida facilitated for the recommissioning of RV Timba, a research vessel for hydrographic surveys on Lake Malawi that had been grounded for 18 years. He also oversaw the acquisition of a 5cm aerial image and 50cm LIDAR image for the whole country working with the United States Navy in 2024 for disaster management under DODMA.

Outside of profession, Masida enjoys spending time with underprivileged children.

Ma Land Surveyors mulipo pano?

22/04/2026

Meet
MRS MERCY KUMBATIRA

Mrs. Mercy Kumbatira is the Executive Director ,Corporate Services at the Reserve Bank of Malawi, where she oversees seven departments that support the Bank’s day to day operations and strategic objectives.

A seasoned central banker, Mrs. Kumbatira has spent more than 34 years at the Reserve Bank of Malawi, building extensive experience across key areas of financial and operational management.

Over the course of her career, she has held several senior leadership positions, including Director of Human Resources and Director of Banking and Currency Management, and has worked in critical functions such as Exchange Control, Financial Markets, and Banking and Currency.

She holds a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Malawi, Chancellor College. Mrs. Kumbatira is also a Graduate Fellow of the Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI).
Her professional development includes executive leadership training from Redpoint Academy and the University of Stellenbosch, and participation in a range of local and international professional programmes.
Mrs. Kumbatira is widely regarded for her deep institutional knowledge, steady leadership, and contribution to strengthening the operational effectiveness of Malawi’s central bank.

22/04/2026

Surveyors Institute of Malawi (SIM) Mid-Year CPD Conference 2026

The Surveyors Institute of Malawi (SIM) is pleased to announce its Mid-Year Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Conference, scheduled to take place from 20th to 21st May 2026 at the Capital Hotel.

The conference will be held under the theme:
“Strengthening Governance and Sustainable Public-Private Sector Development: Surveyors and Built Environment Perspective.”

In line with this theme, SIM has assembled a distinguished lineup of speakers who will share insights on governance, sustainable development, legal frameworks, and emerging trends within the built environment.

The conference will feature a keynote address by Mercy Kumbatira, Executive Director of Corporate Services at the Reserve Bank of Malawi. Other notable speakers include: Justice Dr. Chifundo Kachale, Honourable Judge and President of the Commercial Division of the High Court of Malawi;
Tshifhiwa Matodzi, Plant and Machinery Valuer based in South Africa;
Masida Mbano, Director of Land Information Systems in the Ministry of Lands.

The Guest of Honour will be Honourable Chimwemwe Chipungu, Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, who will deliver remarks highlighting the critical role of governance, legal frameworks, and dispute resolution in fostering investor confidence and safeguarding sustainable development outcomes.

Surveyors and built environment professionals are encouraged to register early with the Secretariat to reserve their seats. Registration remains open, and participants may request invoices or invitation letters from the Secretariat.

We look forward to your participation in this important professional development event.

Thank you.

Precious Chisi
Secretary General
Surveyors Institute of Malawi (SIM)

16/07/2025

16/07/2025

Here Is the new Leadership that was elected last week.