The Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa V golf tournament held at Lilongwe Golf Club on Sunday has raised K6.2 million through pledges and registration fees, surpassing its target of K5 million.
Vice President Saulos Chilima took part in the tournament, which attracted 23 teams.
Speaking during the prize presentation ceremony, Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa V hailed Chilima and the golfers for taking part in the event.
“We are happy that we have surpassed our target. The money will assist us to hold a successful event. We urge Malawians from all walks of life to join us during the event,” he said.
Vice Chairperson for the fundraising golf tournament, Boyd Luwe, said he was happy that the tournament received overwhelming support from the corporate world.
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“We do not take the support from the golfers for granted. The event was a success,” Luwe said.
This year’s tournament was aimed at fundraising for the Umthetho Cultural Festival, scheduled to run from August 9 to 12 at Hora Mountain in Mzimba District.
A team of Jean Kasenda and Fortune Lee finished on position one with 76 points whereas Austine Omiunu and Taric Hamdani came second with 73 points.
