back to top

VP Chilima urges Malawi to embrace sports as lucrative business

Published on:

Share post:

Vice President, Dr Saulos Chilima, has emphasised the importance of embracing sports as a substantial business opportunity for Malawi.

He was speaking during the Malawi Sports Awards at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe on Friday evening.

He said sports is a big business and can be used to generate financial resources for the sports sector as well as the country’s economy through talent export.

The Vice President urged companies to step forward and support sports by offering sponsorship and advertising opportunities, envisioning the awards ceremony as a flagship event in Africa.

“I am delighted to be part of this event and hopeful to witness its growth as it gets better,” Chilima said.

He affirmed Malawi government’s commitment to investing in sports development and nurturing young talent to ensure their competitiveness on international platforms.

Chilima presents the Overall Winner Award to Temwa Chawinga’s representative Pic. By Kondwani Magombo _ Mana

“Sports represents a nation’s culture, talent and pride. It is essential to invest in its advancement to achieve and surpass our goals. Every country is known for its culture, talent, and skills. Sports is a main source of pride hence nations are investing a lot to achieve and surpass their goals,” he said.

Chilima, therefore, commended the Malawi National Council of Sports for organising the event and pledged to woo more support for the awards next year.

Minister of Sports, Uchizi Mkandawire, commended Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) for managing the awards in a professional manner for five consecutive years.

MNCS Chairperson, Dr Sunduzwayo Madise, said the awards, which date back to 2017, was established to help in advancement of sports in the country.

Madise acknowledged huge support from the Vice President in sports matters and extended an appeal to more Malawians to support and promote sports in the country.

Notable winners for the awards include Temwa Chawinga who emerged double winner in Sports Woman of the year and the overall category of sports personality of the year award.

Nyasa Big Bullets Coach, Kalisto Pasuwa, won the non-citizen of the year award for his tremendous contribution in football while Lovemore Fazili won the sports coach of the year for his contribution at Cosafa and winning the cup for the Malawi women football team.


Discover more from Nthanda Times

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Related articles

World Press Freedom Day: Is the media really free?

As we commemorate this year’s World Press Freedom Day on 3rd May, I take time to reflect on...

MACRA Board requested to probe ‘spy machine’ procured during DPP regime

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has asked Board of Directors for the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to launch an investigation into circumstances that culminated into the procurement of Consolidated ICT Regulatory Management System (CIRMS) alias spy machine.

President Chakwera orders MDF deployment to assist  Tropical Cyclone Freddy victims 

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has ordered deployment of Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers in the Southern Region to render their logistical support in the affected areas ravaged by Cyclone Freddy.

Malawi ranked amongst 10 best performing countries

Malawi has been listed as one of the 10 best governed countries in Africa by World Economics.

Discover more from Nthanda Times

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading