The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter has expressed deep sorrow following the death of veteran photojournalist Lazarus Nedi, who passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Chiradzulu District Hospital.
Nedi, who retired about two years ago, had a distinguished career spanning several decades. He worked with the Times Group as a photojournalist and videographer, and earlier in his career served at Fatchi Photographics and the State House during the Kamuzu Banda era.
In a statement, MISA Malawi Chairperson Golden Matonga described Nedi as a dedicated and passionate journalist who greatly contributed to the development of photojournalism in Malawi.
“Nedi will be remembered for dedicating many years of his life to photojournalism. He mentored many young journalists

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