Story by Providence Maraneli
Youths have been urged to emulate the yesteryear youths like the Vice President, Colonel (Rtd) Kembo Mohadi and his peers who sacrificed their education to fight for the independence of this country.
As the curtain came down on the inaugural sports fiesta, the KCD Mohadi sports tournament at Phelandaba Stadium in Gwanda, thousands of youths who were drawn from all the 12 constituencies were urged to remain resolute and be patriotic.
The youth tournament, which was meant to intensify the province’s fight against drug and substance abuse and inculcate patriotism, among the youths saw Gwanda-Tshitaudze constituency dominating both netball and football games.
“We are delighted as Mat south to be hosting such a tournament in honour of the VP, we are happy that the fight against drugs continues,” noted ZANU PF Matabeleland South provincial youth league chairperson, Cde Moses Langa.
Matabeleland South Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Honourable Evelyn Ndlovu said, “I wish to challenge all the youths to embody the spirit of excellence, craftsmanship/ entrepreneurship and sportsmanship. May these games be a catalyst for your growth, and may you carry all the lessons, guidance and advice learnt here beyond the playing fields.”
Addressing thousands who gathered for the inaugural sports tournament, VP Mohadi called on youths to be part of the national journey towards vision 2030.
He said, “As we strive to modernise our country, it is imperative that the youth play an active role in every aspect of national development. The youths should stand up and demand to be included in national and community development programmes. I am saddened by the prevailing situation of drug and substance abuse which is not only affecting the youths alone, but adults as well.
“Many youths with a good upbringing and a promising future have unfortunately fallen victims to this scourge. Let me hasten to point out that government, under the Second Republic, is putting all efforts to curb this pandemic through identification and establishment of fully resourced and functional rehabilitation centres in each and every province. The establishment of Provincial Drug and Substance Abuse taskforce serves as commitment to fighting this social ill.”
Dubbed the KCD Mohadi Sports Tournament, the sports event was done in honour of Vice-President Colonel (Rtd) Kembo Mohadi’s dedication to the freedom of this country.
Gwanda-Tshitaudze constituency dominated both Netball and football games beating Gwanda South 28-11 in the netball final and the same opponents 1-nil in the football final.
