By MICHAEL MIYOBAZAMBIA Athletics (ZA) president Elias Mpondela has called on government to invest in sports as it has the potential to contribute to the country’s economic development by creating jobs and transforming youths into champions.Mpondela, who applauded the appointment of Kaputa Member of Parliament, Elvis Nkandu as minister of Sports said sports development has not been given the required attention because of it being perceived as an entertainment venture.Mpondela called on the new minister to ensure that all the sports federations were given equal attention to make a difference.He said all sports have the potential to create champions who can earn money which can be translated into investments.“We need the narrative to change. The ministry must get involved in the operations of associations. They must not just get involved when there are wrangles.“We need to begin to plan together and we need to be serious about them planning. We need to be serious about […]
…MPONDELA TIPS ‘NEW DAWN’ GOVT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
