NOCZ Reaffirms Support for Well-Governed Associations

Alfred Foloko, President of the National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ), has reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to supporting sports associations that demonstrate good governance and effective strategic planning.

Foloko expressed satisfaction with the successful FIBA Plus Strategic Planning Workshop, hosted by the Zambia Basketball Federation from February 13 to 16, 2026, in Lusaka. The workshop included the participation of FIBA Head of National Federations Michal Konency.

On Tuesday, 17 February, Zambia Basketball Federation President Maziko Phiri and General Secretary Rodrick Ndhlovu, accompanied by Konency, paid a courtesy call on the NOCZ Secretariat to present an update on the outcomes of the strategic planning process.

A group photo after a successful courtesy call meeting.

Phiri revealed that the planning phase had been concluded and that once finalised, the strategic plan would be shared with the NOCZ. Ndhlovu highlighted several key areas discussed during the workshop, including governance strengthening, constitutional amendments, youth development, and technical capacity building.

Konency emphasised the importance of collaboration between national sports associations and National Olympic Committees, noting that such partnerships are essential for the growth of sport not only in Zambia but across Africa. He added that structured planning and cooperation would be critical in preparing athletes and federations for global events such as the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026.

Concluding the courtesy call, NOCZ Secretary General Boniface Kambikambi encouraged the Zambia Basketball Federation to finalise its strategic plan and ensure broad stakeholder engagement. He reaffirmed that the NOCZ stands ready to support the federation’s programmes in line with its strategic priorities and governance standards.