* As it invests K3 million towards Malawi Aquatic Union Southern Region Chapter’s national qualifying event held at St. Andrew’s International High School
* Swimming is a sport that has the potential to elevate Malawi on the international scene and therefore needs support
By Duncan Mlanjira
CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has supported the development of the sport of swimming in Malawi for many years and it enhanced its partnership by investing K3 million towards Malawi Aquatic Union Southern Region Chapter’s national qualifying event.
The two-day competition that started today till tomorrow at St. Andrew’s International High School, is to identify top swimmers for the 2026 national competition to be held in Lilongwe end of February.
“We trust that our support will result into further development of swimming in Malawi,” said CDHIB Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Robert Malipa, at the symbolic cheque presentation of the cheque to Malawi Aquatic Union, Southern Region Chapter.
“We take note that the qualifying event is taking place for the first time ever hosting Special Olympics swimmers, marking a significant step towards fostering inclusive swimming for all across the region.
“At CDH Investment Bank, we are committed to creating value for various stakeholders, and swimming is a sport that has the potential to elevate Malawi on the international scene and therefore needs support.
“We are glad to see that the sport is developing through the various personal, school, community initiatives and competitions and activities which are facilitated with guidance from the union to develop youth and talent in the sport.”
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Malipa further called upon the private sector that for the young swimmers to develop into fine athletes, the sport needs more support through sponsorship and participation in local competitions — not just single national qualifying events.
He emphasised that the support is part of CDHIB’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) to support sports development in Malawi, saying: “We have assisted Malawi Aquatic Union in the past and were compelled to do so to continue encouraging them to do well in the sport.
“We hope our investment in the sport shall create value in elevating swimming in Malawi,” said Malipa, whose institution also support other sporting disciplines that include basketball and darts.
In his vote of thanks, Malawi Aquatic Union Southern Region Chapter’s chairperson, Dr Luis Gadama said they were proud that CDHIB has maintained its partnership with the Union for a long time.
“Through the support, from CDH Investment Bank, we have been able to encourage many youths to join the sport,” he said. “We value the partnership we have with the bank and this support has helped us plan well to host over 100 participants.”
The event attracted several schools and community clubs that included the hosts, St. Andrews; Hillview, Phoenix, Nyasa, Sanjika among others — all vying for the national event that also act as qualifiers for international competitions.
Since it accommodates primary and high school learners, the participating ages are from 6-7 up to 45 including the Special Olympics — making it an all-inclusive event.
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