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Malawi to host 2025 African Netball Cup in Lilongwe

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Malawi to host 2025 African Netball Cup in Lilongwe



By Chisomo Phiri

Malawi will host the 2025 African Netball Cup at the Griffin Saenda Sports Complex in Lilongwe from December 8 to 14 this year.

The announcement was made by Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) president Vitumbiko Gubuduza at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre during the official unveiling of Malawi as the tournament host on Friday.

Gubuduza said the competition themed ‘Unite, Build and Rise’ is expected to feature teams from nine countries and will include both women’s and men’s categories.



On her part,Netball Africa acting-president Rebekka Goagoses, who also serves as the body’s vice-president for development, expressed excitement over Malawi hosting the continental showpiece for the second time since 2012.

On his part,Malawi National Council of Sports(MNCS ) Chief Executive Officer (CEO ) Henry Kamata said the country is honoured to be entrusted with the prestigious event.

“Netball Africa has not made a mistake in choosing Malawi as hosts. The government was ready to host this event even yesterday. We will provide warm-heart hospitality to all participants,” said Kamata.

MNCS marketing, planning, and infrastructure development director,Limbani Matola was appointed as chairperson of the competition’s local organising committee.

Umodzi Holdings posts K1 billion profit in first quarter

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Umodzi Holdings posts K1 billion profit in first quarter



By Chisomo Phiri

Umodzi Holdings has recorded a K1 billion profit in the first quarter of this year, remitting K400 million to government as its shareholder.

Board chairperson Misheck Esau announced the results on Friday following a board meeting, noting that the company has steadily grown since reclaiming management from previous operators in 2015.



He highlighted that the firm, which once struggled with losses and debts of up to K10 billion, has since cleared its obligations and turned profitable.

“In the 2024–2025 financial year that has just closed, we made K3.4 billion profit after tax, representing growth of over 80 percent compared to the K1.9 billion profit after tax posted in 2023–2024,” said Esau.

The firms Chief Executive Officer (CEO ) Steve Lwanda attributed the improved performance to stronger management practices.

“We controlled a lot of expenditure and shifted focus from accommodation to the conference side. We also tightened cost controls while maximizing revenue,” he said.

Lwanda, however, cautioned that rising costs of food and utilities continue to pose a challenge despite the positive outlook.

Group raises concerns over impact of opinion polls on voter turnout

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Group raises concerns over impact of opinion polls on voter turnout

By Chisomo Phiri

A group calling itself ‘Independent Civil Society’ has warned that opinion polls released close to general elections may lead to the low turnout on the voting day.

Speaking at a press briefing in Mzuzu on Saturday, the group leader,Ceaser Kondowe, acknowledged that opinion polls play an important role in democratic discourse but warned against their misuse to pre-empt voters.



Said Kondowe:“While opinion polls are important, they should not be used in a way that discourages people from voting.

“We saw in 2019 that only 74.9 percent of registered voters turned up for the polls, and in 2020, the figure dropped further to 64.81 percent.”

He stressed that opinion polls must be conducted professionally, with proper sampling methods, to avoid misleading the public.

“These surveys have the potential to create voter apathy because people may feel the outcome is already predetermined,” added Kondowe .

The remarks come in the wake of an Institute of Public Opinion and Research (IPOR) pre-election survey, which shows that president Lazarus Chakwera has enjoyed a post-nomination boost ahead of the September 16 General Election.

According to the findings, Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has gained five percentage points, while his main challenger, former president Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has dropped by two percentage points compared to previous survey results.

Mzumara, Mangwana shine at 2025 Kingfisher Invitational Golf tourney

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Mzumara, Mangwana shine at 2025 Kingfisher Invitational Golf tourney


By Chisomo Phiri

Alick Mzumara and Beatrice Mangwana emerged champions of the 2025 Kingfisher Insurance Brokers & Consultants Invitational Golf Tournament held on Saturday at Nchalo Sports Club in Chikwawa.

Mzumara clinched the men’s title with 39 points, edging out Andy Mdoka on countback to claim the K500,000 ultimate prize.

In the ladies’ category, Mangwana topped the field with 35 points to secure the K350,000 prize, while Faith Samati settled for second place with 32 points.



The seniors’ section was won by William Mabulekesi, who scored 38 points, whereas Sellah Piringu triumphed in the Nchalo Closed category with 31 points.

In an interview with local media,Kingfisher Managing Director Henry Sisya hailed the 70 golfers who participated, as well as the organisers and clients, for contributing to the tournament’s success.

He further pledged Kingfisher’s continued sponsorship of the annual competition.

Haiya commend NBM for launching K500 Million U-23 National Football tourney

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Haiya commend NBM for launching K500 Million U-23 National Football tourney



By Chisomo Phiri

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Fleetwood Haiya has hailed National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc for introducing the Under-23 National Football Tournament, describing the initiative as a vital step towards nurturing grassroots talent and creating more opportunities for young players.

Haiya made the remarks on Saturday during the launch of the K500 million tournament at Mangochi Stadium.

The FAM boss said the sponsorship will play a crucial role in exposing young talent and giving coaches and scouts a chance to identify future stars.

Haiya



“The coming in of NBM with this sponsorship will help expose young talent, enabling coaches and scouts to identify promising players.

“As you may know, we have the Under-20 league, but beyond that, there is no competition at the national level.

“This league will provide those graduating from Under-20 an opportunity to continue competing,” said Haiya.

On his part, NBM Plc Chief Risk Officer(CRO) Charles Ulaya reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to youth empowerment, noting that the future of the country rests in the hands of the younger generation.

“We believe in youth empowerment because the future of the country lies in their hands.We want them to be healthy and fit so they can effectively contribute to national development,” said Ulaya.

The launch was spiced up with an entertaining match in which Mangochi All Stars defeated Chawe Bullets 2-0.

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