Mnangagwa Approves Nationwide Youth Sports Tournament to Combat Drug Abuse
Mnangagwa Approves Nationwide Youth Sports Tournament to Combat Drug Abuse
The Munhumutapa Cup initiative, featuring volleyball, netball, soccer, and basketball, was unveiled by Special Presidential Advisor Paul Tungwarara during the Mashonaland West Province Affiliates Empowerment Fund launch.
He explained that the initiative will be organized from the village level to the national level, culminating in an awards ceremony presided over by Mnangagwa.
Tungwarara emphasized the devastating impact of drug abuse on the nation's youth, describing it as destroying the "soul of the nation."
Highlighting the government's commitment to tackling the crisis, he noted intensified efforts:
Building a national network: Establishing 67 drug treatment and rehabilitation centers across the country, some already operational,
Major financing backing: Allocating approximately $67 million in the 2025 budget to support these initiatives.
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