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Catching them Young, trained and moulded by the best!
A Samuel Matete Athletics Academy protege, with big dreams!

18.08.2026
Zambia Athletics - ZA Congratulates our Nations 7th Republican President on his Re-election

Broken Hill Man -"Mud Test" To Light Up Kabwe

Zambia Athletics, in partnership with Sportronics, is pleased to invite all Zambia Athletics members, clubs, athletes, coaches, officials and social runners to participate in the Kabwe-World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold, called the “The Broken Hill Man” – “The Mud Test”, scheduled for 21st November 2026 at Kabwe Golf Club, Kabwe.
This prestigious World Athletics Cross Country Tour – Gold event is a celebration of sport, competition and cross-country running, bringing together competitive athletes and social runners to experience the challenge, excitement and thrill of racing on a cross-country course.

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ZAMBIA ATHLETICS CALLS ON CAMPS AND CLUBS TO RELEASE ATHLETES

PRESS STATEMENT
For Immediate Release
10th August 2026

Zambia Athletics calls on coaches, technical officials, Clubs and Area Boards to begin releasing athletes and officials from their respective camps and programmes starting tomorrow, Tuesday, 11th August 2026, ahead of the General Elections on Thursday, 13th August 2026.

Coaches and officials managing athletes in camps are requested to allow athletes and officials reasonable time off to attend to their personal commitments and participate in their civic responsibilities of voting.

Clubs and Area Boards are equally requested to take this into consideration when planning Athletics activities during this period.

The Zambia Athletics Secretariat will also be closed during this week and will resume normal operations thereafter.

We appreciate the cooperation of the entire Athletics family and wish everyone a safe and peaceful week.

For and on behalf of
ZAMBIA ATHLETICS

Teddy Shimishi
GENERAL SECRETARY
Zambia Athletics

Glasgow Commonwealth Games
01.08.2026
Team Zambia Athletics
Day 6: 400M Mens Final Results

Zambia Athletics Sprint king & 2022 Commonwealth Games 400M champion has finished 6th posting 45:61 in today's final won by Nigeria's Samuel Ogazi who stopped the clock at 44:25 - a games record.

Muzala who was aiming to defend his title at the Glasgow games, put up gallant fight in a heavily stacked field but it was not to be.

Speaking to the associations media, Zambia Athletics President Major Bernard Bwalya has commended Samukonga, his coach & team Zambia for representing our nation with pride, courage & determination.

"While we did not win a medal today , we have not lost our resolve. We remain committed to representing Zambia with honour, resilience, and excellence. Every race strengthens our character, and every challenge prepares us for greater victories ahead.
Congratulations, Muzala, on another outstanding performance; your determination, resilience, and commitment to representing Zambia with pride continue to inspire the nation—keep your head high . Zambia is proud of you. Your journey continues to inspire our nation."

The President also extended sincere appreciation to the people of Zambia, the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts, the National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ), the National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ), and the entire Zambia Athletics family for their unwavering support and encouragement.

Our flag remains high 🇿🇲

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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT
1st August 2026

It is with profound sadness that Zambia Athletics announces the passing of one of our athletes, Mumbuna Namakando, who passed away on 31st July 2026.

The late Mumbuna Namakando was a dedicated 400 metres specialist, a member of Nkwazi Athletics Club, and a serving officer in the Zambia Police Service. He represented his club with distinction and made a valuable contribution to athletics in Zambia through his commitment and dedication to the sport.

On behalf of the President, the Executive Committee, the Council, the Secretariat, the entire Zambia Athletics family, and indeed on my own behalf, I extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Namakando family, Nkwazi Athletics Club, the Zambia Police Service, friends, teammates, and the entire athletics fraternity during this difficult time.

We pray that God grants the bereaved family strength, comfort, and peace as they mourn the loss of their beloved son, colleague, teammate, and friend.

May the soul of Mumbuna Namakando rest in eternal peace.

Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.

Issued by:

Teddy Shimishi
General Secretary
Zambia Athletics

Glasgow Commonwealth Games
30.07.2026
Day 4 Results: 400M Semi Finals

Commonwealth 400M Defending Champion, Samukonga through to the Final

Zambia Athletics spring king Muzala Samukonga has sailed through to Saturday's final after finishing second in his heat posting 45:95.
However his teammates Nidy Mingilishi, Kennedy Luchembe Oly & Patrick Nyambe couldn't progress to the finals despite mounting a formidable challenge in very competitive heats.
The trio will now shift focus to the mixed 4x400M relays as the pursuit for medals continues.

Full Results:
Niddy Mingilishi 55:01 7th
Muzala Samukonga 45:95 2nd
Patrick Nyambe 46:46 6th
Kennedy Luchembe 46:60 7th

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Glasgow Commonwealth Games
29.07.2026

Team Zambia Athletics 🇿🇲
Day 3 Result:
200M Quarter Finals

Sprinting Sensation Edna Ng'andula misses out on the games semi finals despite coming out second in her heat with what would have been a massive new Personal best (PB) after clocking 23:50!
She was disqualified for having stepped on the line.

Attention switches to the 400M semi finals tomorrow afternoon with the quartet of Team Captain Muzala Samukonga, Vice Captain Kennedy Luchembe Oly, Nidy Mingilishi & Patrick Nyambe taking to the track!

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ZAMBIA ATHLETICS

CONGRATULATIONS TO MS MAUREEN KOLOMWE – A PROUD MILESTONE FOR ZAMBIA ATHLETICS

Zambia Athletics is immensely proud to announce that Ms Maureen Kolomwe has been selected to participate in the inaugural World Athletics Master Coach Developer Programme.

This achievement is particularly significant considering that thousands of candidates from across the world applied, with only a select number chosen for the pilot programme. Ms Kolomwe's selection is a clear recognition of her outstanding experience, expertise and dedication to coach development.

For Zambia Athletics, this is more than an individual achievement—it is a testament to the growing credibility and international recognition of our coach education system. It demonstrates that Zambia possesses coaching leaders who can contribute to the development of athletics not only nationally but also globally.

This selection also reflects Zambia Athletics' commitment to capacity building. By investing in the development of highly qualified Coach Developers, the Federation is strengthening its coach education programme and creating a sustainable pathway for training and mentoring coaches across the country. The knowledge and expertise Ms Kolomwe will gain through this programme will enhance the quality of coaching in Zambia and contribute to the long-term growth and success of athletics.

On behalf of the President, Executive Committee, Secretariat and the entire Zambia Athletics family, we congratulate Ms Maureen Kolomwe on this remarkable achievement. We are confident that she will represent Zambia with distinction and return with valuable knowledge that will benefit coaches and athletes throughout the country.

Congratulations, Ms Maureen Kolomwe. Zambia Athletics is proud of you, and we wish you every success in this prestigious World Athletics programme.

Mr Teddy Shimishi
General Secretary
Zambia Athletics

Juniors Shine At The 2026 Nationals

20.07.2026

Zambia Athletics successfully hosted the inaugural national trials at Ndola's Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

The Competition which is ratified by World Athletics, drew both senior & junior athletes from across the country & from the Democratic Republic of Congo, providing for a great 2 day spectacle of athletic prowess.

With eyes firmly set on the Dakar Youth Olympics, Maputo Region 5 Youth games & USA Under 20 World Youth championships coming on later this year, the countries top rising talents stole the show as the 200M men's junior final produced the quicker times upstaging the men's senior final as Kansanshi's Konga Maseka, Red Arrows's Nchimunya Munsanje, Samuel Matete's Nathan Matete & Kitwe Cheetahs Gilbert Ngulube posted 21:55, 21:76, 21:78 & 21:84 in an exhilarating battle with Munsanje & Matete setting New Personal Bests!

The men's senior 100M final however produced the faster times with Justice Chivwamba of Green Buffaloes & Choongo Malambo of Red Arrows timing 10:91 &10:92.

Ruth "Kadoli" Chanda of Chambishi, continued her dominance over the 100M & 200M as she posted 11:97 / 24:72 ahead of Red Arrows's Chillah & Shellah Chongo who clocked 12:29 / 25:54 & 12:74 / 25:91, new Personal bests for Shellah whose previous PB's were 12:85
& 26:30, with Kitwe Cheetahs Taonga Chirwa timing 12:60 / 25:94.

In the high jump, youngsters Mwimba Musonda of Konkola, Owen Malamulo Mazabuka & Michael "Money Mike" Miti of Zambia Police got the crowd going as the seesaw affair concluded with the konkola protege Mwimba cheered on by his Olympian Dad Enock Musonda, who competed in the 400M at the 1988 Olympics clearing 1.95M to set a new personal best as Malamulo & Miti settled for 2nd & 3rd after taking the bar to 1.89M & 1.80M respectively.

There other stand out performances from the juniors as Kasama's Frank Mulenga emerged victorious in the Discus with a 39.84M throw ahead of Nchanga's Isaac Zulu who threw 39.40M. Ediness Makina of Kansanshi emerged champion in the 3000M with a time of 10:29:87 while settling for 2nd in the 1500M behind senior national team athlete Christabel K***a of Green Eagles
Posting 4:44:76.

What the Athlete said:
High jump national champion Mwimba Musonda
"It was very competitive, I had Mike from SACA who has experienced competing with athletes from other countries & Owen as well who gave me a challenge at last years National Youth games in Lusaka where both cleared 1.90M but he won because I failed once at 1.85M. I feel good honestly setting a new Personal best & lm looking forward to working with Coach Sinkala because I have the potential & I believe there's so much I can do, I'm now targeting to clear 2 meters."

What the coach said:
Youth Under 18 Coach Mike Musanda
"It was great performances by juniors with their final producing 5 sub 22 seconds.
In field events, we saw another young high jumper Mwimba Musonda posting the height of 1.95. In the throws, Frank Mulenga from Kasama, became the Junior Champion in Discus and Shot put with 39.87 and 12.20 respectively.

At the moment, we await to see the shortlisted athletes for the upcoming international competitions. Otherwise, we are confident it's going to be a formidable team."

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