By Llywellenie Mpasa:
The Football Association of Malawi (Fam) has committed K5 million towards Sports Writers Association of Malawi (Swam)’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
This marks a remarkable increase of financial support as, last year, the football governing body provided K2 million to Swam.
Fam President Fleetwood Haiya said the increased contribution demonstrated the association’s commitment to supporting sports journalists, whom he described as key stakeholders in football development.
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He was speaking in Blantyre City ahead of the Swam AGM.
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The indaba is scheduled for Salima District from November 13 to 15.
“Sports journalists play a critical role in promoting football by informing the public about developments taking place in the game and covering various football activities. We thought it was important to contribute towards their meeting,” Haiya said.
The Fam chief then urged journalists to uphold professionalism, accuracy and credibility in their reporting, emphasising the importance of verifying information and conducting thorough research before publishing stories.
“We urge journalists to verify information and conduct proper research when doing their work because people rely on them for the provision of accurate information,” Haiya said.
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On his part, Swam President Mphatso Malidadi thanked Fam for the financial support.
“We are grateful to Fam for this immense contribution. The contribution will help us hold a successful AGM,” Malidadi said.
He also acknowledged Fam’s continued recognition of the media’s role in football development, saying the association had demonstrated its commitment through various engagements with sports journalists.
“Such opportunities provide journalists with valuable exposure and experience while enabling them to develop their reporting skills and gain a broader understanding of football,” he said.
Malidadi said the association valued its relationship with Fam, adding that continued collaboration between football administrators and sports journalists was key to the growth of the game in Malawi.
