Fr. Nkolombidzo is a priest from the Archdiocese of Blantyre in Malawi, born on January 7, 1981. He grew up in a poor village deeply influenced by the life and ministry of his parish pastor, a Belgian Montfort Missionary who dedicated his life to serving the people of the surrounding villages. This missionary priest not only nurtured the spiritual life of the community but also worked tirelessly to improve living conditions by building schools, a technical college, and a hospital. His example inspired Fr. Nkolombidzo to pursue the priesthood.
At the age of 13, Fr. Nkolombidzo entered Pius XII Minor Seminary. After five years of formation, he continued his studies at St. Anthony – Kachebere Major Seminary and later at St. Peter’s Major Seminary, where he studied Theology. He was ordained to the priesthood on July 18, 2009, at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.
Fr. Nkolombidzo is passionate about community engagement and development. Drawing from his own experience of growing up in poverty, he founded a banana plantation cooperative aimed at enhancing food security for poor households by offering a sustainable alternative to maize, Malawi's staple crop. He also established an irrigation scheme in partnership with small Christian communities to help mitigate the effects of drought in areas dependent on rain-fed agriculture.
His interests include community involvement, reading, writing, volunteering, music, travel, culture, and leadership development. Fr. Nkolombidzo continues to be a compassionate and visionary leader, committed to both the spiritual and practical upliftment of the communities he serves.

