Financial services company Mukuru has launched a K60 million Under-21 Netball League aimed at developing young talent and empowering female athletes across Malawi.
The three-month competition, which runs from November through January next year, was officially launched at Don Bosco in Area 23, Lilongwe, bringing together teams from all three regions of the country.
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The league structure will see teams compete first at district level before advancing to regional contests, with the tournament culminating in a national championship. The initiative marks Mukuru’s commitment to grassroots sports development, with the company pledging to sponsor the league for three years.
Speaking at the launch, Mukuru’s Marketing and Partner Lead Taleetha Jussab emphasized the company’s broader mission of creating opportunities for Malawians.
“At Mukuru, we believe empowerment begins with opportunity. Whether it’s helping families send money home safely or receive funds from abroad at no fee into the Mukuru Wallet, or creating opportunities like this to empower young women through sports, our mission is to help people rise,” Jussab said.
She added that the league would play a crucial role in shaping the future of Malawian netball while uplifting young women who represent the country on various platforms.
Netball Association of Malawi General Secretary Yamikani Kauma welcomed the sponsorship, describing it as a significant milestone for the sport’s development in the country.
“This is an important milestone in the development of netball in the country. We thank Mukuru for their investment in the dreams and opportunities for our netball stars. This competition will go a long way in nurturing players for the national team,” Kauma said.
The Under-21 league is expected to provide a crucial pathway for young players to develop their skills and potentially earn selection to Malawi’s national netball team, the Queens.
Mukuru’s three-year league promises to create sustainable development structures for women’s netball at the grassroots level across the northern, central, and southern regions.
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