The Malawi Spelling Bee has received K5.7 million from Old Mutual Malawi as they are moving toward the 5th season of the African Spelling Bee Championship.

The Championship will take place in Blantyre at Golden Peacock Hotel from December 8th to 11th, 2022.

According to Malawi Spelling Bee Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lewis Mbaula, the African Spelling Bee aims at celebrating the African Child, inspiring them to be literate and creating a platform for them to connect and build their confidence.

The African Spelling Bee is an association of 16 Spelling Bee organizations across Africa aimed at improving literacy and the Pan-African spirit in Africa hence almost 16 African countries are expected to compete for the coveted title of the African Spelling Bee Champion.

The Championship is expected to be the largest as more than 15 African countries are expected to present their top 6 Champions for the coveted title of the African Spelling Bee champion.

Some of countries include Nigeria, Uganda, Ethiopia and South Africa Teams has arrived in Blantyre for the African Spelling Bee Championship.