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The Walkers launches in style

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Walkers Social Club, a group of diverse professionals who are involved in fitness walks every Saturday launched their group in style at the weekend with a 22.45-kilometre fun walk and a donation of various medical items to Thyolo District Hospital.

The Walkers group with more than 150 members started their morning walk from Thyolo District Hospital from as early as 6am to Makwasa, clocking 22.45 kilometres.

With a rescue vehicle in tow, Walkers who could not make it to the end point, jumped into the vehicle up to the finish point, others managed to walk the entire 22.45 kilometres.

There were fun scenes during the walk which also saw two young Walkers below 12 years old taking part while creating a platform for networking, social bonding and a culture of wellness.


The Walkers Social Club President, Felix Wisdom Banda, said the initiative goes beyond personal wellbeing as it contributes to community development.

“The initiative blends fitness and charity. After the walk, we made a donation to Thyolo Hospital, ensuring that our efforts benefit the community in a tangible way,” said Banda.


He further said the initiative not only promoted fitness but also strengthened the bond between individuals and the communities they serve, marking a new chapter in the culture of wellness in Malawi.


The event concluded with an official launch ceremony at KUHES, headlined by a live performance from the popular Mighty Mibawa Band.

Speaking at the launch event, Guest of Honour and Vice Chairperson of Capestars Rachel Mijiga hailed The Walkers group for the initiative hence their sponsorship of K5 million towards the launch.

“We are grateful to the support that we get from The Walkers group for our homegrown brand Capestars. As they say, it takes a village to raise a child, Capestars has received that support and as a brand we are very grateful, hence our contribution of MK5 million towards the Walkers launch and donation at Thyolo District Hospital to give back to society,” said Mijiga.

Patron of the Walkers Professor Frank Taulo said he was happy that the group has been launched and has spread to other parts of the country.

“Our aim is to be in all the districts in the country including Likoma. Walking and physical exercise have now become a lifestyle and we need to embrace this lifestyle so that we should be healthy mentally and physically while networking and offering each other business opportunities,” said Taulo.

One of the Walkers, on his maiden walk, Gerald Zamadunga expressed joy at joining the group and said he enjoyed the walk.

“I really enjoyed my time today and I will be taking part in the activities of this group especially helping the communities and networking for business opportunities,” said Zamadunga.

Another Walker, Almateen Mussa said he was happy that the group has grown and launched in style.

“This is awesome; we started humbly but now everyone wants to be part of this group because of the benefits of being physically fit and networking,” said Mussa who is  logistics business.

The Walkers group walks every Saturday morning from 5 am after members agree and vote on a route and it has spread to Lilongwe, Mzuzu, Zomba, Salima and Mangochi.

Apart from Capestars, several companies and organisations supported the Walkers launch and hospital donation and these include; National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc, First Capital Bank (FCB), NBS Bank, Nali Limited, The Thomson and Barbra Mpinganjira Foundation and several individuals.

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The Walkers Social Club sets for launch on Saturday

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Walkers Social Club, a group of diverse professionals who walk every Saturday morning, will officially launch the group on Saturday 23 August 2025 with a 20 kilometre walk and a hospital donation in Thyolo.

President of the Walkers Felix Wisdom Banda said in an interview yesterday that they are preparing for the big launch of the group and are securing sponsorships and partnerships ahead of the launch.

“We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Walkers Social Club, a vibrant initiative aimed at promoting wellness, community engagement, and charitable impact through walking and social events.”

“Our mission is to bring together individuals from all walks of life in Malawi and the globe through organized walking events that promote physical wellness, foster genuine friendships, contribute towards social community development   and create valuable opportunities for professional and business networking in a supportive, inclusive atmosphere,” said Banda.

He said the launch will start with a 20 kilometre walk from Thyolo District Hospital to Makwasa before donating various medical items at Thyolo District Hospital and later for a launch event at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (Kuhes) Sports Complex where there will be a ‘Brunch’ with the Mighty Mibawa Band offering good music.

“On the walk, people should not be scared of the kilometres, those who would want to do 5 kilometres or 10 kilometres will do so because we will have a recovery vehicle along the way,” assured Banda.

Banda said the objectives of the group include walking for member’s physical fitness and mental health, networking, business exploration opportunities for its members, having fun, contributing to social community development programs and sharing health, business and life skills talks.

‘The Walkers’ was started in November 2024 by a group of professionals in the City of Blantyre and the membership has spread to other regions and districts in the country.

“Membership to the group is voluntary and is currently free for all ages. There are over one hundred and fifty members of the club from all the four regions of the country. On a weekly basis, various routes are proposed to the groups in each district for the members to vote and select their Saturday morning route.”

“Saturday early morning was chosen to give members the chance to walk and get back in good time to proceed with their daily routines. The membership is growing on weekly basis and the group’s brand name is now known both in Malawi and other countries,” said Banda.

“We appeal for support from various organizations and individuals so that we should help each other to make walking a new lifestyle,” added Banda.

Patron of the Walkers Club Professor Frank Taulo said he is excited with the launch and asked all to support and grace the launch of the club.

“We started this group from humble beginnings and I am happy that we are now launching it. If you look at our objectives, we all need to embrace this new healthy lifestyle. I am appealing to all to support and join us, it is a lively group,” said Taulo.

An ardent walker John Nthakomwa, who is also Founder of Mibawa TV said he is excited to be part of those who will take part in the 20 kilometre walk on the day of the launch.

“It’s much fun to walk and share stories with other walkers. You are having fun and at the same time you are improving your health, it’s a win-win situation,” said Nthakomwa.