USA-based Malawian businessperson Chawezi ‘Chacha’ Banda rescues Blantyre Tremors with food aid for netball playoffs

By Burnett Munthali

United States of America (USA)-based Malawian businessperson Chawezi ‘Chacha’ Banda has come to the rescue of Blantyre Tremors netball team by providing food assistance ahead of their participation in the FDH Bank Premier Netball League playoffs.

The crucial playoffs are scheduled to take place today at Area 30 in Lilongwe.

Tremors team manager Phalys Mkama-Kumilamba said they reached out to Chacha through one of her managers, Arkangel Tembo, for assistance after facing a shortfall of over K300,000 in their food budget.

She said the team had run out of ideas on how to address the funding gap until they remembered that the country has generous individuals such as Chacha.

Mkama-Kumilamba expressed gratitude for the timely intervention, acknowledging that without the support, the team would have faced serious logistical challenges.

On her part, Chacha said she did not hesitate to support the team because she firmly believes in the spirit of sharing.

She emphasized that she would be happy to see the team enjoy the tournament without the burden of worrying about their next meal.

Blantyre Tremors are among the 11 teams competing in the FDH Bank Premier Netball League playoffs.

The playoffs are designed to identify four successful teams who will qualify to join the eight already-seeded teams in the newly introduced 12-team national netball league.

Chacha’s timely donation is being celebrated not only by the team but also by netball supporters who recognize the importance of community support in uplifting sports in Malawi.