Sunbird Sponsors the Africa Netball Cup

Posted 12 November 2025

Sunbird Hotels and Resorts, Malawi’s leading hotel chain and a proudly listed company on the Malawi Stock Exchange, is delighted to announce its partnership with the Netball Association of Malawi as the Official Hospitality Sponsor of the 2025 Africa Netball Cup.

The tournament, scheduled to take place from 8th to 14th December 2025 in Lilongwe, will gather elite national netball teams from across the African continent to compete for the prestigious African Championship title. Sunbird Hotels and Resorts has sponsored K52 million towards the successful hosting of the games — reaffirming its position as a key partner in developing sports tourism and hosting the games.

Temwa Kanjadza, Head of Sales, Marketing & Distribution at Sunbird Hotels and Resorts, expressed the company’s pride in being part of this landmark continental event:

“As a proudly Malawian brand, we are passionate about initiatives that elevate Brand Malawi. Sunbird Hotels and Resorts is honored to be part of this remarkable event that will showcase the best of African netball talent on Malawian soil. Our sponsorship underscores our commitment to promoting community development, healthy lifestyles, and women empowerment. Partnering with the Africa Netball Cup reflects our dedication to supporting initiatives that make a positive and lasting impact.”

Kanjadza further emphasized the importance of supporting women in sports and the broader social benefits that come with it:

“We believe that empowering women through sport contributes significantly to social and economic development. Netball is one of the most inspiring sports for women in Malawi and Africa at large, and we are thrilled to stand behind the athletes who continue to make Malawi proud and uplift our communities.”

She also highlighted the tourism and destination marketing opportunities that the championship brings:

“The Africa Netball Cup will shine an international spotlight on Malawi and create opportunities to position our country as a premier sports tourism destination. Events of this scale stimulate economic activity and showcase Malawi’s hospitality, culture, and natural beauty to the continent and beyond.”

As part of the sponsorship, Sunbird Hotels and Resorts will provide accommodation, food, and beverage services while ensuring a seamless hospitality experience for the games.

“We wish our Queens every success as they represent our nation with pride,” added Kanjadza.

Sunbird Hotels and Resorts is Malawi’s leading hotel chain with 9 properties including four city hotels in all three regions of Malawi namely; Sunbird Capital, Sunbird Mount Soche, Sunbird Lilongwe, and Sunbird Mzuzu, three popular beach resorts along Lake Malawi namely; Sunbird Waterfront, Sunbird Livingstonia, Sunbird Nkopola, a beachside Inn on the northern lakeshore, Sunbird Chintheche, and an iconic mountain resort in the former capital city of Zomba; Sunbird Kuchawe. Sunbird Hotels and Resorts, the home of hospitality, is known for offering excellent and personalized services, great cuisine and comfortable accommodation.