Acting Vice President, Wynter Kabimba, has called for continued supporting and exploration of sport in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
Mr Kabimba pointed out that sport remains a vital tool for economic development and that it should not be ignored.
ZANIS reports that Mr Kabimba said this when he officially opened the 5th edition of Supreme Council for Sport in Africa Zone Six under 20 youth games at Nkoloma stadium in Lusaka yesterday.
Mr Kabimba, who is also Justice Minister, stressed that sport was also an economic engineer hub instrument that helps to promote peace, law and order.
He said this was the reason the Patriotic Front (PF) government will endeavour to continue promoting sport in the nation.
Mr Kabimba also said government was gratified to have the country host the 2012 Zone Six games, adding that it was a momentous moment for Zambia.
The Acting Vice President noted that the country has also made history for hosting the games, saying it has added value to the sporting fraternity.
Mr Kabimba pointed out that the hosting of the games has also assisted in bringing countries together from the SADC region.
He mentioned that the Zone Six games should always be embraced by member countries in the region for it to continue taking place.
Mr Kabimba urged the athletes participating in the games to take full advantage of the games as it would assist in helping them grow into better citizens.
Meanwhile, Minister of Sport and Youth, Chishimba Kambwili, praised President Michael Sata for ensuring that resources were made available towards the hosting of the games.
Mr Kambwili noted that the PF government has left a legacy true to its party manifesto as it has delivered sport infrastructure in 90 days.
He pointed out that this shows that better things are yet to come under the leadership of President Sata.
And Zonal Organising Committee Chairperson, Mvuzo Mbebe, said the event would be of great experience as it would showcase a lot of talent from the athletes.
Mr Mbebe further said the hosting of the games would not have become a reality without the political will of the Zambian government and resources.
He pointed out that the government managed to rehabilitate all the venues where the games would take place.
And Supreme Council for Sport in Africa Local Organising Committee Chairperson, Esau Nebwe, said the hosting of the games will have a great impact on the development and growth of sport in the country.
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That’s Kambwili’s JOB, Zone Six very insignificant even a councilor would have done that nut as usual you cant stay away fro spot light.
They say short men are very stubborn. kabimba is one. They also say its because of their short items. Muuka Simeenda is it true about this man? Please inform us…
The Vice President of Zambia did not find it necessary to carry out such a function; it was up to the Vice President of Sangwapo to do it for him… Even the Sports Minister of Zambia was not available for comment…
CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE SUCCESSFUL HOLDING OF THESE GAMES. ITS GOOD FOR OUR YOUTH. NOW, SPORT MUST BE ENCOURAGED IN ALL CORNERS OF ZAMBIA BY CONSTRUCTING STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES AT LEAST EACH DISTRICT MUST HAVE ONE. ENCOURAGE THE CONSTRUCTION OF LEISURE CENTRES, TOO. LEISURE CENTRES MASSIVELY GENERATE REVENUE FOR LOCAL COUNCILS.
Please can someone tell WATCHDOG to sensor the tribal reportings and comments on their website. They can’t publish my comments. They don’t what tribal war is all about. They are sowing a very deadly seed in people’s minds. War is bad my friends. Don’t take the peace with have had for granted. They bring up stories that breeds tribalistc comments from bloggers. We don’t want RWANDA scenarion here. The same people reporting and commenting on tribal lines are not even in Zambia. Some have passports and they can leave the country any time should anything happen. christian, lets pray. Bembas, tongas, kaondes, lozis, lundas, bisas, namwanga, mambwes, lenjes, ilas lets PRAY. Pray for our leaders. Pray for our youths. Lets pray for Zambia. Peace to Zambia and those who love any tribe.
#3Kalok. So for you, kalok, the word ‘sangwapo’ is a gas!?
#3kalok. So for you, kalok, the word ‘sangwapo’ is a gas!? Ninshi mwaanoka?
Why should a speech to open an international event have to be political? I cannot imagine the British P M opening the Olympics and talking about how great the Conservative Party is! This is un civilisation.
its all our faulty man we should allow leader like this we can influence and see him out come 2016.
Watching Kabimba on TV during the official opening of the SCSA Z6 Games made me feel pity for this guy.
All puffed up and uku itukumuna – He is so vain. Pity.
PF general secretary, justice minister, Vice President, zamtel board member, PF lawyer eisshhh!
Kabwili was the one to handle this.He is the only man of action am seeing in pf
where is kambwili??????
These Satanic moves to try to force people to like Kabimba by grabbing speeches from other people shows how pathetic the top man can be.
If the world don’t end in 4 days 12/12/12, I will change my identity.
Kabimba is multi talented and never ever fails. He walks authoritatively and speaks sense. then you scoundrels want to vctimise him with ACC.
Acting Veep who is currently being investigated by ACC only in Zambia!!!!!!!!!
Jay Jay. this is not the other sites where useless, nonsensical comments are tolerated. this is Lusaka Times. the courts of law are the only ones capable of commenting on ones innocenct or guilty status. has the court said Kabimba is guilty? no. did the court say Kapoko was guilty? no. Jay Jay you are not the Court. Beleg, Umupondo, Voodoo, Peter, Jojo, Kolak etc etc often expose their ignorance on this site. please do not join them.
@blessings just shut up will you? You will never be Mushota. You are a sore thumb my dear.
Narrant #6 and #7. I am not sure what you mean, Narrant; however, I do realize that Ukwa and Ibu is equally an interesting satirical description… Just in case you mistake this for a tribal comment – IT ISN’T… it is describing a behavior…
Only insane human beings can buy into the type of comments from upnd chaps,these dull people. lf in a village u behave the way you do to your friend they will accuse you of jearous,hatred and beater about him. Can you change you fools?
politics at international events, u dont mention PF govt surely Zambians we walk with shame allowong ourselves be lead by such leader, 2016 lets help Chipimo in.
Special message for Jay Jay. this is not the other sites where useless, nonsensical comments are tolerated. this is Lusaka Times. the courts of law are the only ones capable of commenting on ones innocenct or guilty status. has the court said Kabimba is guilty? no. did the court say Kapoko was guilty? no. Jay Jay you are not the Court. Beleg, Umupondo, Voodoo, Peter, Jojo, Kolak etc etc often expose their ignorance on this site. please do not join them.
Are you Kabinda’s relative??
Not at all. the Bible says respect your leaders
#5 KKK I agree with you. I’m from N/W province and I have stopped reading WD cos there’s too much tribalism and lies and as achristian I felt I could not continue reading hate news and each time I protested to them by writing they would not publish my letter.The best way is to stop reading.
@11 I strongly agree with you. I find Kambwili a hardworking man that makes things happen. His comments sometimes show deficiencies in certain areas but he is working. As of vice president, Guy Scott is being used for contact with the West, to show some credibility.
There are so many people without jobs in Zed. Yet others can afford to have so many posts in the government. Is this democracy or democry?
Only people from two provinces in Zambia are oblivious to corruption and theft. The support any one that is malicious.
Where is Vice President Scott?, just wondering why Kabimba had to act…Is the Vice President out of the country or committed elsewhere or its some maneuvers to get Kabimba to say something.
The vice president SCOTT is in Tanzania attending a summit of heads of state convened to discuss the war in the DRC, the issues in zimbabwe and madagscar.
Haha, abo ba moneni ba acting vice prezido. Nensoni tabkwata. Twachula zoona bane.
What is the job of a vice prez that requires one to act in his/her place?