The media awards gala dinner took place Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi on May 7, 2016. We awarded prizes to 37 journalists in 26 categories.
Winners
Business and Economics Journalist of the Year
Winner: Rex Chikoko, Nation Publications Limited (NPL)
Report: Government takes over Malawi Savings Bank Toxic Loans
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of Airtel Malawi
Electronic
Winner: Tadala Kalezera, Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS)
Report: Malawi descending chaos
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of Airtel Malawi
Human Rights Journalist of the Year
Winner: Richard Chirombo, Sunday Times
Report: 45 Albinos cornered
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP)
Electronic
Winner: Veronica Mwale, ZBS
Report: Residents around Dzalanyama Forest Reserve face abuse
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of Centre for the Development of People
Education Journalist of the Year
Winner: Ephraim Nyondo, NPL
Report: Inclusive education on trial
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of the Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC).
Electronic
Winner: Whyghton Kapasule, Times Television
Report: Class block
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of Civil Society Education Coalition.
Water and Sanitation Journalist of the Year
Winner: Charles Mpaka, Sunday Times
Report: Machinga residents lied to and used
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of Water Aid
Electronic
Winner: Grace Nkhombe, ZBS
Report: Coming in of baby diapers deteriorate sanitation in cities and towns
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of WES Network
Investigative Journalist of the Year
Winner: Rabecca Chimjeka, Nation Publications Limited
Report: Out of order: Deputy Speakers draw illegal rental allowances
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of the Centre for Investigative Journalism
Electronic
Winner: Thomas Kachere, Malawi Institute of Journalism (MIJ)
Report: Investigation into Brothel Employment
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy the Centre for Investigative Journalism
Photojournalist of the Year
Winner: Snowden Kadzakumanja and Ntchindi Meke, Times Group
Report: Oops Peter Falls
Prize: MK 250, 000 ($350) courtesy of Gift of the Givers
Chichewa Journalist of the Year
Winner: Precious Msosa, Mkhwaso
Report: Asodzi akuwezedwa ndi amayi (Women fishing fishermen)
Prize: MK250, 000 ($350) courtesy of Gift of the Givers
Sports Journalist of the Year
Winner: Mike Bango, ZBS
Report: The misery of former Malawian football players exposed
Prize: MK 250, 000 ($350) courtesy of United General Insurance (UGI) Company
Hennox Mazengera Financial Journalist of the Year
Winner: Wiliam Kubwebwe, Daily Times
Report: Facing brutality of high lending rates
Prize: HP Laptop from Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM)
Electronic
Winner: Daniel Mababa, ZBS
Report: The tale of Malawi rising interest rates resulting in bank loan defaults
Prize: HP Laptop from ICAM
MAMAYE Maternal and Neonatal Health Journalist of the Year
Winner: Ntchidi Meki, The Daily Times
Report: KCH negligence costs Babies Arm
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of MAMAYE
Public Infrastructure Management Journalist of the Year Award
Winner: Mercy Malikwa, NPL
Report: When Road Projects last forever
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST)
Electronic
Winner: Innocent Kumchdwa, Madziko Radio
Report: Disability Puzzle
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of Construction Sector Transparency Initiative s
Farm Radio Program of the Year
Winner: Bashir Amin of Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)
Report: Phindu mu Ulimi wa Ng’ombe za Mkaka (Benefits of cattle daily farming)
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of Farm Radio Malawi
Socio-Accountability and Climate Change Adaptation Journalist of the Year
Winner: James Chavula, NPL
Report: One family’s struggle against hunger
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of Farm Radio Malawi
Paediatric and HIV Journalist of the Year
Winner: Albert Sharra, NPL
Report: Boys living dangerously; Saving minors from danger
Prize: HP Laptop from Elizabeth Glazer Paediatric Health Foundation
Electronic
Winner: Rachel Mhango, Times TV
Report: Early Infant Diagnosis
Prize: HP Laptop from Elizabeth Glazer Paediatric Health Foundation
Tourism Journalist of the Year
Winner: James Chavula, NPL
Report: Rumble up and down Golodi
Prize: HP Laptop from Sunbird Tourism
Electronic
Winner: Chancy Muloza & Fatsani Menyani, ZBS
Report: Liwonde National Park at the crossroads
Prize: HP Laptop from Sunbird Tourism
ICT Journalist of the Year
Winner: Charles Mpaka, The Daily Times
Report: Angry rivers, rough roads? Not for mobile money
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)
Electronic
Winner: George Kalungwe, Capital FM
Report: Mobile phones filling the gap in face of declining numbers of agriculture advisors
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of MACRA
Democracy and Good Governance Journalist of the Year
Winner: Joseph Mwale, Sunday Nation
Report: The irony of women empowerment (Exclusive Inquiry)
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE)
Electronic
Winner: Veronica Mwale, ZBS
Report: Scrutinising performance of councillors after ten years of their absence
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of National Initiative for Civic Education
Blogger of the Year
Winner: Richard Chirombo
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of US Embassy
Radio Talk Show Host of the Year
Winner: Brian Banda, Times TV
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of US Embassy
Ralph Tenthani Columnist of the Year Award
Winner: Madalitso Mussa
Prize: HP Laptop courtesy of US Embassy and Media Corp
Overall Winner
Winner: Albert Shara, NPL
Report: Boys living dangerously, saving minors from danger
Prize: Top of the Art laptop courtesy of Gazette Media
Lifetime Achiever
Winner: Late Ralph Tenthani.
Prize: Trophy courtesy of Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Training Authority (TE VETA)
Media House of the Year
Winner: Print Media House of the Year: Times Newspapers
Prize: State of the Art Trophy from Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL)
Electronic – Radio
Winner: Electronic Media House of the Year: Zodiak Broadcasting Station
Prize: State of the Art Trophy from Petroleum Importers Limited
Electronic – Television
Winner: Electronic Media House of the Year: Times Television
Prize: State of the Art Trophy from Petroleum Importers Limited
Electronic – Online
Winner: Electronic Media House of the Year: ZBS On line
Prize: State of the Art Trophy from Petroleum Importers Limited