By Linda Kwanjana
Minister of Sports Uchizi Mkandawire on Wednesday visited Malawi Queens training camp at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe where he also delivered a goodwill message from President Lazarus Chakwera.
The Queens are in camp preparing for the upcoming netball world cup which will be hosted by South Africa starting from next week.
In his remarks, the Minister said government is aware of challenges that the Queens are going through.
Mkandawire cited the issue of allowances as very crucial and to sort out the anomaly, Mkandawire said his Ministry has already banged heads with Sports Council.
“I thought of coming here to thank you for your dedication and also to encourage and motivate you,” said the minister.
He added: “We have huge expectations from you and also we believe in your capabilities that you will do your country proud.”
Mkandawire added that government is working hard to complete the magnificent Griffin Saenda Sports Complex.
He also explained that the sports ministry is also working to bring back Presidential Cup to help in talent identification.
Queens Captain Jane Chimaliro commended the minister for the support.
The Queens are expected to travel to South Africa on 21 July, 2023.
