SADC diplomats Headline NPM Year-End Gala

Elevating Malawi’s Prosperity: SADC Diplomats Gather to Ignite Economic Growth and Foster Business Opportunities

Post was last updated: November 25, 2025

Key Business Points

  • The National Product Magazine (NPM) Year-End Awards will take place on December 20, 2025, at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, offering a platform for regional trade and cross-border business collaboration.
  • The event will feature over 40 award categories, including Exporter of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, and Service Excellence Award, providing opportunities for Malawian businesses to showcase their products and services.
  • The ceremony will be attended by senior government officials and SADC diplomatic representatives, highlighting the growing importance of regional trade and potential investment opportunities for Malawian entrepreneurs, with maziko aghani (business opportunities) emerging in various sectors.

The National Product Magazine (NPM) Year-End Awards have attracted significant regional attention, with several high-profile guests confirmed to attend the ceremony. The event, scheduled for December 20, 2025, at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, will bring together malo a malawi (Malawian businesses) and maziko aghani (business opportunities) from across the region. The presence of top diplomats, including the High Commissioners of Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Tanzania, underscores the awards’ growing role in promoting regional trade and cross-border business collaboration.

The ceremony will follow the close of public voting for the 2025 nominees, with over 40 award categories spanning udzudzu wa njuga (manufacturing), technology, food processing, agriculture, real estate, tourism, transport, and banking. Key honours include Mchita wa Chakudya cha Chikulu (Exporter of the Year), Business Reporter of the Year, Mchita wa Chakudya (Manufacturer of the Year), and the Service Excellence Award. NBS Bank has received nominations in three banking categories, highlighting its matumizi aubwa (excellent service) in the sector.

The programme will open with an industry exhibition and product showcase, followed by a red-carpet session and the main awards ceremony. Utsogoleri wa ku Trade (Minister of Trade) George Partridge will headline the event, which will also feature entertainment performances by Lulu and cultural dance ensembles. The Best Dressed Guests segment will recognise four attendees, adding a touch of chikhalidwe (glamour) to the evening. This year’s event will mark National Product Magazine’s 120th edition, a significant milestone in ukongwe wa vyombo vya habari (media industry) in Malawi. As preparations are complete, participating companies are urged to finalise their presentations and exhibition pavilions ahead of the showcase, seizing the opportunity to kugwira ntchito (network) and kuchita malo (do business) with regional partners.

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