GOVERNMENT has reaffirmed its commitment to honour outstanding obligations owed to Chipolopolo Head Coach Avram Grant after disbursing a partial payment of $50,000 from what is owed to the Israeli gaffer. Youth, Sport and Arts Minister Elvis Nkandu said in an interview that the payment of the $50,000 is a strong signal of the government’s seriousness in addressing the financial needs of national team coaches and athletes. Nkandu said the payment was part of an ongoing effort to clear all outstanding dues to the Chipolopolo coach, who has been instrumental in guiding the national men’s team. “Yes, I’m very excited to report that we have paid $50,000 to Coach Avram Grant, and we also paid Copper Queens coach Nora Hauptle....
