Mndolwa sparkles to win NBC Waitara Trophy title
Retired General and founder of the NBC Waitara Trophy golf tournament, George Waitara (third from right), presents the overall winner’s award to Lugalo golfer Edmund Mndolwa (second from left). Also witnessing the presentation are Tanzanian Ladies Golf Union (TLGU) President Queen Siraki (left), NBC Muhimbili Branch Manager Aliko Mwamsaku (second from right), and Tanzania Golf Union (TGU) President Gilman Kasiga. PHOTO | COURTESY
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- Mndolwa recorded a six-under-par 66 nett to win the overall title in the 18-hole tournament, which brought together golfers from across the country to honor the club’s founder, General (rtd) George Waitara.
Dar es Salaam. Prominent senior golfer Edmund Mndolwa has been crowned the NBC 2025 Waitara Trophy champion at the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces (TPDF) Lugalo Golf Club in Dar es Salaam.
Mndolwa recorded a six-under-par 66 nett to win the overall title in the 18-hole tournament, which brought together golfers from across the country to honor the club’s founder, General (rtd) George Waitara.
Winners received their trophies and other awards from Chief Guest General Waitara in a ceremony held after the tournament.
The event also saw Enosh Wanyenche emerge as the winner in Division A with a nett score of 73, while Dar es Salaam Gymkhana golfer Kiki Ayonga placed second with a nett score of 74.
In Division B, veteran golfer Joseph Tango claimed the top position with a gross score of 83 and a nett score of 69, while Marcel Lubuva finished second with a nett score of 72.
In the senior category, handicap 10 golfer Joseph Tairo secured first place with an impressive nett score of 69, while Salvatory Rwabizi followed in second with a nett score of 72.
The NBC Waitara Trophy 2025 reaffirmed its commitment to fostering collaboration among stakeholders in the sport. The initiative aims to stimulate business partnerships, nurture emerging talent, and promote tourism.
Speaking during the award ceremony, General Waitara congratulated the winners and sponsors while encouraging greater community participation in the sport, challenging the perception that golf is exclusively for the wealthy.
"I urge sponsors of various sporting events, including this tournament, to look for ways to broaden their support beyond the competitions themselves. They should consider improving golf course facilities, particularly irrigation systems, to ensure quality is maintained even during dry spells," said Waitara.
For his part, NBC Bank representative Aliko Mwamsaku, who is also the Muhimbili branch manager, expressed the bank’s motivation for participating in the tournament.
Mwamsaku emphasized the bank's aim to support and advance the sports sector in Tanzania, which includes identifying new talent, creating employment opportunities through sports, and harnessing the sector to promote domestic tourism.
“At NBC, we view golf as a strategic sport that facilitates relationship-building among our clients through recreational activities, ultimately translating these relationships into both personal and institutional business opportunities. Golf offers a platform for diverse groups within the community to connect, regardless of age, gender, or socioeconomic status," said Mwamsaku.
