BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The sports fraternity in Malawi is in mourning following the passing of Jimmy Kadewere, former General Secretary of the Cycling Federation of Malawi (CFM) and Malawi Paralympic Committee (MPC).

Kadewere succumbed to high blood pressure at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre.

MPC Vice-President Joseph Galanje paid tribute to Kadewere, describing him as a founder of sports for persons with disabilities in Malawi.

“We have lost a founder of sport for persons with disabilities in Malawi,” Galanje said.

“He had done commendable work in the establishment of the disability sport body,”Galanje explained.

Galanje added that Kadewere’s legacy would be remembered for a long time and that the history of sports for persons with disabilities in Malawi would not be complete without him.

“May his soul rest in eternal peace,” he said.

Kadewere is survived by four children and hailed from Ntchisi district.

His burial took place at Namiyango Cemetery in Blantyre today July 23,2025.