GOVERNMENT RECEIVES K2.6 MILLION INSURANCE PAYOUT FOR NATIONAL HEROES STADIUM REHABILITATION
Government has today received a cheque amounting to K2.6 million from ZSIC General Insurance Limited to support the rehabilitation of the roof at the National Heroes Stadium. Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts, Hon. Elvis C. Nkandu, MP, described the development as a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to restore and modernise the country’s […]
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GOVT URGES YOUTH TO EMBRACE LEGAL MINING, WARNS AGAINST DRUG ABUSE
Government has urged young people in North-Western Province to take advantage of opportunities in the mining sector through legal and structured channels while steering clear of drug and substance abuse. Speaking during a Town Hall Meeting held in Solwezi as part of the 2026 National Youth Week celebrations, Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts, Hon. […]
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National Federations Governance Forum
National Federations Governance Forum for National Sport underway at the mulungushi International Conference Centre. Leaders, Administrators and policymakers have gathered with one clear mission — shaping a stronger future for Zambian sport under the theme “The Year of the Sports Revolution: Scaling Up Good Governance in Zambian Sport.” policymakers have gathered with one clear mission […]
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HON. NKANDU OPENS 12TH SYP REGIONAL MEETING, URGES YOUTH-FOCUSED ACTION
LUSAKA – Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts, Hon. Elvis C. Nkandu, MP, has officially opened the 12th Annual Safeguard Young People (SYP) Regional Steering Committee Meeting, calling for stronger regional collaboration to secure a better future for young people. Speaking at the opening ceremony in Lusaka, hon. Nkandu described the meeting as a vital […]
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UNESCO awards Zambia USD 30,000 to boost anti-doping capacity
UNESCO awards Zambia USD 30,000 to boost anti-doping capacityParis, France, 24.10.25 — UNESCO has awarded the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts USD 30,000 to consolidate anti-doping capacity in Zambia and enhance national compliance with the UNESCO Convention Against Doping in Sport. The funding will support the finalisation of a zero draft anti-doping bill, a […]
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NEW NAC BOARD INDUCTED, LILANDA ELECTED CHAIRPERSON LUSAKA
The Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts has inducted the 5th Council Board of the National Arts Council (NAC), with Hon. Minister Elvis C. Nkandu urging members to provide visionary leadership and position the arts as a key pillar of Zambia’s economic growth. The induction, held at Government Complex in Lusaka, brought together newly appointed […]
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HON. ELVIS C. NKANDU CONGRATULATES MIRACLE CHIPITO ON WINNING SILVER AT THE IMMAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Youth, Sport and Arts, Minister Honourable Elvis C. Nkandu, MP, has congratulated Zambian Mixed Martial Arts athlete Miracle Chipito for winning a silver medal at the 2025 IMMAF World Championships held in Tbilisi, Georgia. Chipito produced an impressive run throughout the tournament, culminating in a hard-fought final against Poland’s Katarzyna Kowalska, where she narrowly missed […]
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A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE ARTS IN ZAMBIA!
The newly appointed Board of the National Arts Council of Zambia has officially been inducted. Approved during the 16th Cabinet Meeting held on 29th August 2025, chaired by President Hakainde Hichilema, this dynamic team is set to drive the growth and creativity of our arts sector.
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GOVERNMENT CALLS FOR STRONGER YOUTH ROLE IN AGRICULTURE
Government has urged young people to take a central role in transforming the country’s agriculture sector, stressing that their innovation and energy are critical to securing the nation’s food future amid the impact of one of the worst droughts in Zambia’s history. Speaking during the 2025 International Youth Day commemoration at Radisson Blu Hotel in […]
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FIVE YOUTH-LED BUSINESSES AWARDED
Yaaka Investments, Uniplexity AI, Tiyeni Mobility, Zambian Arts Publishing House, and 3D Protosign Manufacturing have been crowned winners of the 2025 Youth-led Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Pitch Event and Award Ceremony. The five emerged from a pool of 170 youth entrepreneurs who underwent training and business insight sessions, with ten finalists presenting their […]
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