FIFA has put Zambian football on notice: resolve your governance mess, or face suspension. In a letter dated March 5, 2025, to Reuben Kamanga, General Secretary of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), the global football authority raised alarms over internal disputes and government meddling that threaten the sport’s independence in the country. The warning… Continue reading FIFA Warns Zambia of Football Suspension Over Governance Chaos
Author: KALUMBU LUMPA
Baroness Patricia Scotland Crowned Village Headwoman in Bweengwa Village and Honored with Zambia’s Highest Civilian Award
In a historic and culturally significant ceremony on March 1, 2025, Baroness Patricia Scotland, the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth; a 56-nation organization promoting democracy and development, was installed as the Senior Headwoman Butambo of Bweengwa Village in the Hamusonde Chiefdom, Monze District, Southern Province, Zambia. The coronation, presided over by His Royal Highness Chief Hamusonde,… Continue reading Baroness Patricia Scotland Crowned Village Headwoman in Bweengwa Village and Honored with Zambia’s Highest Civilian Award
Zambia’s Football Future Hangs in the Balance Amid FAZ Election Chaos
Zambia’s football community is reeling from a deepening crisis surrounding the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) presidential election, a saga that threatens to tarnish the nation’s proud footballing legacy. At the heart of the controversy is incumbent FAZ President Andrew Kamanga, who was declared re-elected unopposed after eight rival candidates were disqualified from the race.… Continue reading Zambia’s Football Future Hangs in the Balance Amid FAZ Election Chaos
African Union Commission Elections: Raila Odinga’s Loss and Its Implications for Kenyan President William Ruto
The African Union Commission (AUC) elections held in Addis Ababa on February 15, 2025, have stirred up both political discourse and speculations about their impact on local politics in Kenya. The race for the position of AUC Chairperson saw Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister, face stiff competition from Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf… Continue reading African Union Commission Elections: Raila Odinga’s Loss and Its Implications for Kenyan President William Ruto
Exploring Seoul: A Journey of Innovation, Culture, and Diplomacy
In 2024, I had the honour of being part of a special invitation program for exchange and cooperation between South Korea and Africa. I visited Seoul, South Korea, just ahead of the highly anticipated Korea-Africa Summit which took place in June 2024. During this immersive trip, I explored Seoul’s cutting-edge innovations, rich cultural heritage, and… Continue reading Exploring Seoul: A Journey of Innovation, Culture, and Diplomacy
The Ongoing Conflict in Eastern DRC: A Call for Ceasefire and Unity Among African Leaders
The Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been plagued by conflict for decades, leading to immense human suffering and widespread instability in the region. The situation has only worsened in recent years, with militia groups and external forces continuing to vie for control over the region’s wealth of natural resources. The DRC’s North… Continue reading The Ongoing Conflict in Eastern DRC: A Call for Ceasefire and Unity Among African Leaders