Zambia: The Ngonis have defeated their Bemba tribal cousins in the Bemba-Ngoni Golf Tournament. The tournament matches were hosted in Kasama over the previous week, where the winning team walked away with several prizes.
Northern Province Permanent Secretary Benard Mpundu officiated at the prize-giving ceremony for the tournament. He has called on the two tribal cousins to continue fostering the relationship between them through sports.
The two tribal groups have been working closely to support the unification of the nation. Mpundu said such interactions will help to unify the country and fight tribalism in the country.
He also used the occasion to urge the leadership of Kasama Golf Club to use the money they have acquired prudently. Mpundu explained that he is aware that the club has leased land and developers have given them over 50,000 United States Dollars to build a shopping mall.
He said there is a need to see the results of what the golf club management is doing and is planning to do concerning the golf area.
“You cannot be standing on a podium like this if you have 50 thousand dollars as a club. You need to improve your facility. Where is your investment? I am also aware that soon you will be getting money rentals of about 2,500 dollars,” he said.
Further, Kasama Golf Club Captain, Nictor Chewe thanked the sponsor for the support rendered towards the hosting of the tournament.
He said it could be difficult for the club to host such tournaments without the involvement of the corporate world.
And Chipata Golf Club Captain Christopher Banda hailed the tribal cousinship between the Bembas and the Ngonis which has a rich history.
Meanwhile, Bet Kwacha Head of Operations, Malala Handila, said the company is looking forward to partnering with a lot of local businesses.
Handila said the company is happy to sponsor the tournament and is looking forward to more tournaments.
And Paramount Chief Chitimukulu, who also attended the prize-giving ceremony encouraged the players to continue uniting the country through traditional cousinship and sport.