By Edwin Mbewe
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) has lauded MPICO Plc for returning Central Region netball championship sponsorship.
Association’s General Secretary Isaac Chimwala made the remarks on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at MPICO Gateway Mall boardroom when the company unveiled the MK24 million Central Region Netball League sponsorship.
“This is a very exciting news considering that there has been a drought in the central region in terms of sponsorship. The region has been the hub for talent that feeds into the national team. I will mention names like Takondwa Lwazi and Joyce Mvula, they all come from Central region and this is so because we had MPICO very active.
“We had a break as Covid-19 played its tricks, but now that they are back with a bang we are so excited as we know that the foundation is now solid hence we thank the management of MPICO for this timely sponsorship and we know the future is more than bright”, Chimwala said.
Daniel Nyirenda the vice General Secretary for Central Region Netball Committee vowed to use the sponsorship package for its intended purpose so that they impress the sponsors with an aim of maintaining them next year.
In his speech head of property Services at MPICO plc Elliot Jambo said this initiative aims to complement the Government’s efforts in sports development and create an enabling environment for the girls to thrive, empowering them through netball.
“As the Gateway Mall we are committed to sponsor this annual event as our contribution to positively impact young girls in the country through sports development. We believe the Central Region netball committee will continue being transparent. We expect netball to grow in the region and Malawi through this Sponsorship”, Said Nyirenda.
MPICO plc has been sponsoring the Central Region Netball League since 2016 with the MK10.5 million investment.
The company has so far pumped in over MK144 million to the netball sponsorship since they started and only Central Region teams take part.
Blue Eagles Netball team are the current defending champions of the league.
