NATIONAL Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) Chief Executive Officer, Sombwa Musunsa has called on Africa to prioritise the inclusion of qualified professionals in the formulation and implementation of sports policies across the continent. Musunsa noted that the sustainability of Africa’s sports development hinges on technocratic leadership and evidence-based planning. The NSCZ Chief was speaking during the SportsBiz Africa Forum 2025 held in Kigali, Rwanda. Addressing a high-level session focused on policy development in sport, Musunsa said, during the policy roundtable at the Kigali Convention Centre, that there is need to ensure that those tasked with shaping the future of sport in Africa were not only passionate but also professionally equipped to deliver results. “Without competent persons or technocrats involved in...