{"id":5284,"date":"2025-07-22T03:12:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T06:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=5284"},"modified":"2026-04-19T15:26:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T18:26:57","slug":"malawi-gaming-authority-boosts-mountain-race-with-major-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/malawi-gaming-authority-boosts-mountain-race-with-major-funding","title":{"rendered":"Malawi Gaming Authority boosts mountain race with major funding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MAGLA\u2019s biggest investment yet powers record-breaking runs and raises awareness about responsible gambling at Malawi\u2019s famous mountain race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Malawi.-The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA)<\/strong> injected K30 million ($18,000)<\/strong> into the recent Mount Mulanje Porter\u2019s Race<\/strong>, in a game-changing move that underscores the growing importance of sports in national development. It marks the Authority\u2019s largest financial commitment to the event to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s edition of the iconic 25-kilometre mountain race drew 145 athletes<\/strong> from across the country and beyond. Held in southern Malawi, the race broke records while also highlighting the importance of responsible gambling, a reflection of MAGLA\u2019s commitment and investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAGLA\u2019s funding aimed to boost cultural heritage, give tourism a lift<\/strong> and empower youth through sport as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme<\/strong> focused on more than just the bottom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While athletes battled for glory, MAGLA\u2019s director of Finance and Administration Dumbo Muwalo<\/strong> used the platform to deliver a high-impact public message on responsible gambling to the thousands who gathered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMount Mulanje Porter\u2019s Race attracts a lot of people of all ages, so we took this opportunity to highlight the issue of gambling.<\/strong> This was an opportunity for us that they should be aware that gambling is not for everybody, but those above the age of 18,\u201d said Muwalo, according to the MAGLA website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Athletes powered through the rugged trails of Mount Mulanje during the Porter\u2019s Race, pushing their limits and chasing victory.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Records, prizes, prestige, pride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A strong field of 100 local men, 25 women and 20 international runners took on Mount Mulanje\u2019s tough terrain, racing for prize money of K1 million ($600), K600,000 ($360), and K400,000 ($240)<\/strong> awarded to the top finishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking first place in the men\u2019s race was Anthony Matias, with Jafali Jossam coming in second while Frank Kachenja took third position. Matias not only won but also set a new course record<\/strong> by conquering Mount Mulanje faster than anyone before. In the women\u2019s division, Doris Fisha claimed the top spot, ahead of Mphatso Khembo and Teleza Master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourism Minister Vera Kamtukule<\/strong> emphasised the race\u2019s added weight following Mount Mulanje\u2019s recent designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. \u201cThe responsibility now lies with us, as Malawians, to preserve its conservation value and the cultural heritage it holds,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With record times, record funding<\/strong> and a world spotlight now firmly fixed on the mountain, the 2025 Porter\u2019s Race marks a new era for Malawi\u2019s premier highland challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n\t\t\tSee also:<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> IBIA and pawaTech partner to combat fraud in African sports betting<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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