Malawi: Government Lauds Limbe Leaf for Taking Lead in Sports Development in Malawi


Malawi Government has applauded Limbe Leaf Tobacco Company Limited for taking a lead sports development in the country.

Deputy Director of Sports responsible for capacity building and schools sports in the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mary Waya, has commended Limbe Leaf Tobacco Company Limited for its continued support towards sports development in the country.

Waya, a netball legend of international repute made the remarks at the Limbe Leaf Trophy Tournament finals held at Area 30 IG ground in Lilongwe at the weekend.

The former Malawi national netball team captain and head coach said for the past 39 years, Limbe Leaf has consistently bankrolled the tournaments whose fruits can be spotted through various key stars that have played for the national teams and big clubs locally and internationally.

“As Government, we keep an eye and follow up on the players that emerge as outstanding. We have the records dating back to 39 years ago and that is why we are able to know that the likes of John Maduka, Kola Akimu, Lucky Malata, Joyce Mvula among many others started from this tournament.”

“Apart from the sports aspect, we must commend Limbe Leaf Company for making sure more pupils return to school and not spend time in the tobacco farms with their parents.

“The tournament brings excitement to the pupils such that they can’t afford to miss classes and training sessions later since they are aware of the gifts that winners get,” said the legendary netballer Waya.