By Mc Donald Chapalapata, contributor:
The Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation has organised a fundraising golf tournament in memory of former vice president Saulos Chilima.
The tournament is scheduled for Lilongwe Golf Club on March 28, 2026.
Chairperson for the organising committee, Brian Coombes, said the memorial tournament sought to raise funds for medical equipment for patients, especially those in strategic district hospitals.
“The primary objective of this golf tournament is to raise funds for the purchase of dialysis machines and patient monitoring equipment, which are critically needed to improve health service delivery and patient outcomes. These medical devices will make a significant difference in saving lives and enhancing the quality of care for many patients, especially [those] at district hospitals,” Coombes, a close friend to the late Chilima, said.
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He said the tournament would tee off at 8am and the prize-giving ceremony will start at 4pm.
“This event seeks to celebrate Dr. Chilima’s passion for golf while continuing his legacy of giving back to society through meaningful and life-saving initiatives. As you are aware, Dr Chilima was a dedicated golfer, humanitarian and philanthropist whose life was marked by service to others,” Coombes, who partnered the late Chilima in various golf matches, said.
Coombes appealed for support from organisations and individuals.
“We are asking organisations and individuals to support us in continuing the legacy of this son of the soil who always had passion for this country and its people,” he said.
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Chairperson for SKC Foundation, Chilima’s widow Mary, also said in a separate interview that the foundation intended to serve as a beacon of hope, progress and empowerment for Malawians.
“By promoting education, self-reliance and leadership while maintaining a non-political stance, the foundation will ensure Dr Chilima’s vision for Malawi and Africa is realised for generations to come,” Mary said.
The late Chilima was an ardent sportsperson who starred in golf, football, basketball, cycling, jogging and other sporting activities.
