LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)–Two senior officials of the People’s Development Party (PDP), led by Kondwani Nankhumwa, have resigned from their positions, citing personal reasons.
A party member who spoke to MaraviPost on condition of anonymity confirmed that National Director of Research, Chimimba, and Publicity Secretary, Rhodes Msonkho, stepped down from their posts.
“They have both resigned one as National Director of Research and the other as Publicity Secretary. The two decided to bow out two days ago,” the source said.
The source emphasized that their resignations were not linked to any internal disagreements but were voluntary decisions.
The PDP is scheduled to hold its first Central Management Committee meeting this weekend following the elections.
DPD President Kondwani Nankhumwa confirmed the development, saying the officials have bid farewell to pursue opportunities in their respective careers.
Nankhumwa added that they discussed the matter thoroughly, and he wishes them well, acknowledging that politics cannot be mixed with school or other professional commitments.
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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-NBM Development Bank Limited (NBMDBL) has been named the Top Industrialisation Catalyst Award winner at the 2025 Impact Integration and Investment Forum held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe over the weekend.
The forum, themed ‘Mobilising Private Capital Towards Malawi 2063’, formed part of the Midterm Review of the Malawi Implementation Plan (MIP-1) organised by Stratedge Limited.
This year’s awards spotlighted institutions driving inclusive growth, sustainability, and measurable socio-economic transformation in line with national development aspirations.
According to Stratedge Limited, Managing Partner, Kisunge Kabwere, NBMDBL excelled in financing programmes that are accelerating industrialisation and boosting agricultural productivity and commercialisation, apart from effectively leveraging key enablers such as human capital development, economic infrastructure, good governance, and private sector dynamism.
“NBM Development Bank Limited has financed 78 SMEs across agribusiness, manufacturing, energy, education, health, tourism, ICT, water and sanitation, and structured mining, strengthening supply chains and enabling value addition. A total of K17.03 billion has been disbursed through blended financing, including concessional rates under the FInES project, providing patient capital for scaling operations, and this is something that deserves recognition,” said Kabwere.
It was also observed during the awards ceremony that the Bank’s initiatives have also contributed to significant job creation, with over 1,800 direct and indirect jobs generated.
“These interventions have fostered skills development, supported industrial operations, promoted export expansion and import substitution, and advanced inclusive development,” added Kabwere.
Reacting to the recognition, NBMDBL General Manager Bernard Masi, said the award reaffirms the institution’s mandate of driving development financing in Malawi.
“We are deeply rooted in development funding, and this award serves as a strong encouragement for us to continue pushing boundaries,” said Masi.
He dedicated the award to the Bank’s customers and staff, acknowledging their pivotal role in the institution’s achievements.
“This award belongs to our customers and our dedicated team. Their trust and hard work are what make recognitions like this possible,” he added.
Looking ahead, Masi underscored the Bank’s commitment to expanding its support for Malawi’s private sector.
“We are committed to finding even better and more innovative ways to support businesses across Malawi. Our goal is to ensure that entrepreneurs and enterprises continue to thrive,” he said.
In 2024, NBMDBL was awarded by the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) in the Best Financial Services category at the 34th Malawi International Trade Fair.
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Vice President Jane Ansah on Thursday, 11 December 2025, hosted outgoing Japanese Ambassador Yoichi Oya for a farewell engagement marking the end of his diplomatic mission in Malawi.
During the meeting, Ansah conveyed her gratitude for Ambassador Oya’s impactful tenure, noting that his leadership had played a crucial role in deepening the partnership between the two nations.
She reflected on the enduring friendship between Malawi and Japan, a relationship grounded in mutual respect and shared development goals since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1964.
The Vice President highlighted that Japan remains one of Malawi’s most dependable partners, supporting wide-ranging development efforts in sectors such as public health, energy, agriculture, education, infrastructure, and human resource development.
She pointed to several flagship Japanese-funded initiatives, including the construction of the new Lilongwe River Bridge, the modernization of electricity substations in Kanengo and Old Town, and upgrades at Domasi Technical College of Education.
Dr Ansah also applauded the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers programme, noting that Malawi hosts the largest number of Japanese volunteers globally due to the country’s stability, warmth, and cultural affinity with Japan.
She commended Japan’s continued investment in the transformation of the Nacala Corridor, describing it as a strategic lifeline for regional trade benefiting Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia.
Ambassador Oya, in his farewell remarks, congratulated Dr Ansah on her September 2025 electoral victory and reflected on his six years of service, which spanned two diplomatic terms.
He recalled Cyclone Freddy as one of the most heartbreaking moments of his time in Malawi, describing the devastation along the southern borders as an unforgettable tragedy.
Speaking later in an interview, Ambassador Oya shared his fond memories of Malawi, from the serenity of Lake Malawi to the vibrant Japan Day celebrations, and expressed optimism that Japanese culture will continue to flourish across the country even after his departure.
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Lilongwe police have arrested Limbanazo Chikalipo, 20, for allegedly killing Peter Mzungu, 50, an accountant at Partners in Hope hospital.
According to Lilongwe Police spokesperson Hastings Chigalu, police also recovered a Lenovo laptop, its laptop bag, and other items that were stolen at the time Mzungu was attacked.
Chigalu says following the incident on 27 November,2025, police launched an investigation that led them to Blessings Chitukula, 19, and Medson Nackyon, 35.
He says the two suspects were found in possession of items stolen on the day Mzungu was attacked.
“When questioned by police about the source of the items, they admitted to purchasing them from Chikalipo,”says Chagalu.
He adds that after Chikalipo was arrested, he confessed to stealing the items from Mzungu after assaulting him with a metal object to the head.
Mzungu passed away on 1 December,2025 while receiving treatment at the same Partners in Hope hospital.
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Lilongwe police have arrested Limbanazo Chikalipo, 20, for allegedly killing Peter Mzungu, 50, an accountant at Partners in Hope hospital.
According to Lilongwe Police spokesperson Hastings Chigalu, police also recovered a Lenovo laptop, its laptop bag, and other items that were stolen at the time Mzungu was attacked.
Chigalu says following the incident on 27 November,2025, police launched an investigation that led them to Blessings Chitukula, 19, and Medson Nackyon, 35.
He says the two suspects were found in possession of items stolen on the day Mzungu was attacked.
“When questioned by police about the source of the items, they admitted to purchasing them from Chikalipo,”says Chagalu.
He adds that after Chikalipo was arrested, he confessed to stealing the items from Mzungu after assaulting him with a metal object to the head.
Mzungu passed away on 1 December,2025 while receiving treatment at the same Partners in Hope hospital.
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