By Chisomo Phiri
National Bank of Malawi(NBM) plc on Tuesday donated K5 million to the inaugural Parliament Week, which kicked off on Monday and will run until Friday.
Speaking during the donation ceremony, NBM Service Centre Manager Maureen Gwembere expressed the bank’s commitment to supporting the communities they serve through the contribution.
Gwembere emphasized that NBM is proud to be part of the initiative, as it aligns with their core values of fostering community development and promoting civic participation.
On his part, Chairperson of the Parliament of Malawi’s Institutional Integrity Committee,Lovemore Nyongo, highlighted that Parliament Week, themed “Know Your Parliament,” is a unique opportunity to celebrate the spirit of openness, engagement, and collective progress that democracy embodies.
He said the week’s activities include product displays at the Parliament Building, a City Center parade, a historic Parliamentary sitting at Dedza Stadium, and a community donation to Malingunde School for the Blind.