The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sports and Recreation has extended its highest commendations to veteran sportswriter Langton Nyakwenda following his landmark victory at the regional Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Media Awards.
Nyakwenda, a respected journalist known for his in-depth feature writing and storytelling, was recently crowned the SADC Sports Journalist of the Year at a prestigious ceremony held in Luanda, Angola. The regional accolade recognizes his extensive coverage and dedication to chronicling Southern African sports.
Speaking on behalf of the legislative body, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sports and Recreation, Farai Jere, expressed immense pride in Nyakwenda’s achievement, noting that the victory has shone a positive spotlight on the nation's media fraternity.
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"We are very pleased with what you have done for the country," said Jere. "As Parliament, we are really proud of you, Mr. Nyakwenda."
Jere highlighted that such international recognition underscores the high caliber of journalism in Zimbabwe and serves as an inspiration to upcoming media practitioners across all beats.
Nyakwenda's victory continues a remarkable run for the seasoned writer, who has previously scooped multiple national honors, including the domestic Sports Journalist of the Year award. His peers and editors have widely celebrated the milestone, describing it as a well-deserved triumph for his trademark "shoe-leather journalism."
The Parliamentary Committee reiterated its commitment to supporting initiatives that foster the growth of local sports journalism, archiving, and regional storytelling.
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