Ufulu FM senior reporter Anord Mlelemba has been appointed as Special Assistant to former President Dr. Joyce Banda who is also founder of Peoples Party (PP).

Mlelemba confirmed of the development in a statement posted on his official facebook page seen by this publication.

“Journalism is my career, I love it. Service to the nation is equally important. I am at pains to say goodbye to fellow scribes but most importantly I feel honoured and humbled to be called to service.

“Special Assistant in the Office of Malawi’s fourth Former President Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Banda,” wrote Mlelemba.

Mlelemba replaces Andekuche Chanthunya.