MBC LEADS WITH WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD

BY CHRIS LOKA

Gloria Banda, a multi-talented 30 year old woman from Namputa village, T/A Chikumbu in Mulanje who works for Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), is the one who scooped Woman of Distinction Award in the media category. Banda, with a landslide victory on March 11, 2012 at the State House Marquee in Lilongwe, beat Jean Chalungama of Power 101 radio stations and Tereza Ndanga from Zodiac Broadcasting Station (ZBS).

Banda, who has experience in radio and TV presentation, went away with two thousand kwacha, and a return ticket to Johannesburg courtesy of Swift Air, just to mention a few. Expressing her happiness, Banda thanked God for the award “because he is the only one who makes everything possible.” She further thanked the management and staff of MBC for their support, as well as her children – Falai and Alabel.

To spice up the event, Masintha Chitsitsimutso Women’s Choir brought the minds of the people closer to God with the songs “Bwenzi langa ndi Yesu” and “Nthawi”. Later in the evening, Grace Chinga performed “Mundisungire korona” and  “Thandizo langa.”

Ludo M’kukupa Chakwera and Wendy Harawa performed in front of the first lady Madame Callista Mutharika – who was the guest of honor.

Another award went to the wife of former a vice president Felicity Malewezi – who won the Woman of Distinction Award in the Science and Technology category. Furthermore, Kate Mkandawire won the award in the Public Service category and Catherine Chipembere in the Charity category – just to highlight a few.

In her speech, Doreen Chanje, one of the event’s organizers, thanked some companies which took part to sponsor the event: MIJ FM, MBC, ZBS, Air Malawi, Blantyre Newspapers Limited (BNL), G4S Security, Mulli Brothers, Capital Printers, Swift Air, among others. She also gave a special thanks to the Cross Roads hotel for the free services offered that evening.