The Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) successfully concluded a three-day series of orientation and consultation meetings with various sports associations at the Kamuzu Institute for Sports in Lilongwe. The sessions, which began on Monday, 2 June 2025, wrapped up today.
The meetings brought together executive committee members from various sports associations and were divided into two categories: Orientation Sessions, targeting associations that have conducted elections within the past six months, and Consultative Sessions, focusing on associations facing unresolved governance and administrative issues.
Speaking after the meetings, MNCS Chief Executive Officer Dr. Henry Kamata emphasized the importance of regular engagement between the Council and the leadership of sports associations.
“We need time to sit together at a round table, look at the issues, and plan together so that we develop and promote sport in the country. These engagements are essential for building mutual understanding and ensuring that we are all working towards the same goals,” explained Dr Kamata.
Representatives from several associations expressed appreciation for the initiative and highlighted the value of the discussions.
Malawi Boxing Association President, Francis Kadzakalowa, described the sessions as an eye-opener.
“We discussed a lot of issues that will help us develop and promote sport in the country. This engagement has enhanced our knowledge and sharpened our direction in terms of how we should run the association to produce good results, particularly in athlete development and resource mobilisation,” said Kadzakalowa.
Darts Association of Malawi Vice President, Memory Manjawira, echoed similar sentiments, noting that the sessions would help the association better align its planning and programming with MNCS expectations.
“The meeting has been insightful in terms of support. The Council has assured us of its backing, and we are hopeful that the sport of darts will continue to grow in Malawi,” said Manjawira.
The orientation and consultation meetings form part of MNCS’s broader 2025 agenda to strengthen collaboration, improve accountability, and promote excellence across the country’s sporting landscape.