The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Team are the champions of this yr’s Military Veterans Thanks Giving Golf Tournament, which passed off at Limbe Country Club on the weekend.

NBS Bank plc was the principle sponsor of the event this yr pumping in K70 million, and attracted 160 golfers throughout the nation.

The MDF crew comprised Private Witman Brown and Private Alick Dzonzi who secured 50 factors to earn the championship and each walked away with a trophy, money prize of K350,000 and a hamper.

Team NBS plc consisting of Roza Mbilizi and Charles Chirwa claimed second place with 48 factors, whereas MDF Team 2 comprising of Private Mbeza and Private Mpanje completed third with 47 factors.

Speaking on the prize presentation ceremony, NBS Bank plc Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Temwani Simwaka expressed satisfaction with the event saying it offers an opportunity to the Bank to proceed to construct its present partnership with MDF.

“Every Malawian, we say, let’s do our part, let’s support them. This is not about competition; this is about supporting people who brought us the things that we are enjoying today. So, we appeal to everyone to say, let’s support the veterans in whatever way we can to make a difference.”

“As NBS Bank plc, we believe it is our responsibility to support the veterans,” stated Simwaka.

MDF General Commander, Paul Valentino Phiri applauded NBS Bank plc for sponsoring the event. 

“It is very important that NBS Bank plc came in and others have also contributed. But this should also be an encouragement to other financial institutions, specifically banks to emulate what NBS Bank is doing in support of the Military Veterans,” stated Phiri.

Minister of Defence Harry Mkandawire was the visitor of honour, standing in for the nation’s President Lazarus Chakwera.

Mkandawire additionally thanked NBS Bank plc for being the principle sponsor on the Tournament and inspired others to emulate the identical instance.

“We are most grateful to NBS Bank plc for their true friendship and bond to MDF. You have supported, not only this event, but almost all the initiatives that have been happening across the country. And I would like to appeal to the corporate world and the public to continue supporting the country’s war veterans,” stated Mkandawire.

He stated the Veteran Thanksgiving Golf Tournament is a vital occasion, which fits again to the historical past of the First and Second World Wars.