Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba made a historic dedication to the Northern Zone Basketball League (NOZOBAL), signing a groundbreaking sponsorship deal on the Grand Palace Hotel in Mzuzu.

This partnership, celebrated throughout a cocktail ceremony, marks a brand new period for basketball in Malawi’s Northern Region and goals to uplift the game’s infrastructure and attain.

The sponsorship settlement, value K45 million over the following three years, will present K15 million per season—a considerable improve from the earlier K7 million annual help.

This main funding increase underscores Mumba’s dedication to advancing basketball requirements and fostering long-term development within the area.

In his remarks, Mumba emphasised that his help for NOZOBAL displays his dedication to youth empowerment. He views basketball as a car to interact younger folks in productive actions, steering them away from probably dangerous influences and inspiring them to make optimistic impacts of their communities.

Beyond the monetary backing, Mumba introduced plans to buy land in Mzuzu to construct a devoted basketball courtroom. This facility, as soon as accomplished, will function a high-quality venue for video games, coaching, and group occasions, additional strengthening the game’s basis and accessibility within the area.

NOZOBAL’s General Secretary, Isaac Ndemela, expressed deep gratitude for Mumba’s help. He acknowledged the monetary challenges the league has confronted lately and described this sponsorship as a game-changer for the league’s future.

Ndemela pledged full transparency and accountability in managing the sponsorship funds, making certain they profit the league’s gamers and group.

Additionally, Ndemela shared his pleasure over Mumba’s plan to assemble a devoted basketball courtroom, emphasizing that this facility would improve coaching and competitors alternatives and supply a long-lasting asset for the league and its gamers.

The General Secretary of the Basketball Association of Malawi (BASMAL), Peter Gomani, additionally expressed appreciation for Mumba’s initiative, highlighting that BASMAL is dedicated to supporting NOZOBAL by means of technical steering to maximise the sponsorship’s impression on the league.

With Mumba’s help, NOZOBAL is ready to embark on a promising journey of development and transformation, bringing hope and alternative to Northern Malawi’s basketball group. The official league launch on November 10 is anticipated to be a landmark occasion, celebrating a brand new chapter in native sports activities and group engagement.