COMMONWEALTH and African 400m champion Muzala Samukonga says winning the 2022 Sportsman of the year award is a big motivation as he prepares for the World Championship slated for August. And Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu says government will continue to invest in the development of sports in the country. The 20–year–old Samukonga won big during the 2022 Sports Council of Zambia (SCZ) awards gala held at Mulungushi Conference where women’s national team striker Grace Chanda scooped the sportswoman of the year award. Former Chipolopolo captain Enock Mwepu received the President’s award for his contribution to the Nation while the Late Dr Joseph Kabungo received the Minister award posthumously. Mwepu’s career was cut short last year after he was diagnosed with...

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