Evance Makolija is a lecturer in the department of hospitality management in the faculty of tourism, hospitality, and management at Mzuzu University. He holds a Master of International Business (MIB) in Food & Beverage and Restaurant Management obtained from Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) in Switzerland, and a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management obtained from Mzuzu University, Malawi. Evance has extensive experience in the management of hospitality business, having worked in the industry in higher positions before joining Mzuzu University as an academician. Currently, Evance is the head of hospitality management.