By Chisomo Phiri
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has pledged K12 million to the first and second runners-up of the Miss Malawi pageant.
He made the announcement on Monday during a ceremony at which newly crowned Miss Malawi, Thandie Chisi, received a K50 million prize package.
Bushiri said the gesture reflects his commitment to nurturing talent and supporting young women beyond the main titleholder.
“As we build Goshen City, we also believe in partnering with others to build talent, hope and dreams. This additional support is meant to ensure that the runners-up also benefit from the pageant and remain motivated,” he said.
Subject to the organisers’ allocation, the K12 million will be shared between Irene Navicha and Tina Mkombezi, who finished as first and second runners-up after initially receiving no prizes.
Miss Malawi Thandie Chisi commended Goshen City for sponsoring the K50 million prize package and for extending financial support to the runners-up.
She said she intends to use the opportunity to strengthen her organisations that promote the welfare and empowerment of women and girls.
The K50 million prize awarded to Miss Malawi covers personal expenses, a fully paid one-year apartment and the operational costs of the Miss Malawi office for one year.
