By Shaffie A Mtambo
Malawi is set to host international sports event, as the Malawi Olympic Committee (MOC) has announced that it will host the elective general assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa. This event is scheduled to take place on February 22, 2025, at Sunbird Livingstonia in Salima.
According to Local Organising Committee chairman Dennis Kumwenda, 35 delegates from 10 countries will participate in the event, including Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Malawi. Youth and Sports Minister Uchizi Mkandawire will be the guest of honour at the assembly.
Kumwenda expressed pride in hosting the assembly, highlighting its potential to boost sports tourism and provide foreign exchange, ultimately enhancing Malawi’s visibility in Africa.
The MOC has been actively involved in various initiatives to promote sports development and Olympic values in Malawi. Recently, the committee conducted a Safe Sport workshop for athletes in Mzuzu and launched the Six months Game Changers Economic Empowerment project to empower athletes with income-generating skills.
