By Wadza Botomani
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has officially named a newly constructed stadium in Mwanza the Joyce Chitsulo Stadium with immediate effect.
The facility is named in honor of the late Joyce Chitsulo, who served as the Mwanza West legislator and Deputy Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture until her passing. During the stadium’s opening ceremony, President Chakwera described Chitsulo as a development-conscious leader who consistently prioritized national progress over partisan politics.
He stated that she was a pace-setter in development and that the naming was a fitting tribute. The ceremony was also attended by the late minister’s daughter, Maureen, who is a political candidate for the area, as well as government officials and local leadership who commended the President’s inclusive approach to distributing development projects across the country.
The new Joyce Chitsulo Stadium has a seating capacity of between 7,000 and 10,000 spectators.
