By Durell Namasani
Minister of Trade and Industry, Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba on Saturday launched a K75 million Northern Region Netball League with an aim of developing the sport in the region.
Speaking after a symbolic netball match which took place at Katoto Secondary School Sports Complex in Mzuzu, Mumba said he thought of partnering with the Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) after being approached by the association to sponsor the league.
He said he is hopeful that the league will help to develop the sport in the region which has been without sponsorship for so many years.
Meanwhile, NAM President Vitumbiko Gudubuza has commended Mumba for the kind gesture adding that the league will help to further develop the sport in the country.
The league will run for three years (2025-2028) and every year, netball teams in the region will be battling for K25 million.
This is not the first time for Mumba to sponsor sporting activities as he also pumped in K45 million in the Northern Zone Basketball League (NOZOBAL).
