By Mayamiko Phiri.

One of the betting companies in the country, 888 bets has launched a raffle draw dubbed ‘ Ma Bwana’. worth 60 million kwacha,whereby on weekly basis people will be able to win various prizes such as smart phones, fridges, shopping vouchers worthy 200,000 kwacha, bicycles, mighty wanderers jerseys and free bets.

888 bets marketing manager Grace Mandevu disclosed this during a cocktail meeting the firm hosted in Blantyre on Friday, 14 March 2025.

“We invited our partners to this cocktail meeting and also our customers to formally inform them that we are now on the market.”

Mandevu said that the purpose of the ‘ Ma Bwana ruffle draw is to appreciate their customers for the support rendered to them, since opening of the business in November 2024, and also to give back to their customers.

She further stated that as 888 bets,they promote responsible gambling as such those above the age of 18 are the one who are eligible to participate and she also advised people to gamble responsible as betting is just an entertainment not a source of income.

” We always promote responsible gambling, the purpose of betting is to have entertainment not a source of income.” She said.

The Ma Bwana ruffle draw will close on and 10th April and the winner of the grand prize which is a car worth 30 million kwacha will be announced on the 11th April.