NOCZ Signs Contract with ZhengTai Group (Z) Limited for the Construction of the NOCZ House

The National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) has signed a contract with ZhengTai Group (Z) Limited for the construction of the NOCZ Headquarters at a total cost of K21,989,872.92, inclusive of government taxes, marking a significant milestone in strengthening sports administration and governance in Zambia.

The new headquarters will serve as a central hub for coordinating and delivering sports programmes, allowing NOCZ to operate more efficiently and extend support to athletes and federations nationwide. The project aims to promote sustainable sports development, youth engagement, health, and positive social values.

In remarks delivered on his behalf by NOCZ Vice President Nakonga M. Kakoma, NOCZ President Alfred Foloko emphasised the project's importance in strengthening governance structures and fostering collaboration among sports stakeholders.

“Investing in a dedicated facility for the National Olympic Committee will lay the foundation for sustainable sports development in Zambia. This headquarters will enable our federations, administrators, and partners to work together more effectively, ensuring that our athletes have the support they need to succeed locally, continentally, and globally,” he said.

NOCZ Vice President Nakaonga Kakoma, joined by Secretary General Boniface Kambikambia and ZhengTai Group (Z) Limited Management displays the signed contracts on Saturday, 14 March 2026.

President Foloko also expressed appreciation to the Government of the Republic of Zambia, particularly the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts under the leadership of Hon. Elvis Nkandu MP, for its continued support and collaboration in facilitating the project. He further acknowledged the technical support provided by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, whose involvement in the bid evaluation process ensured adherence to national and international standards.

NOCZ Secretary General/CEO Boniface Kambikambi explained that the office project was an initiative instituted for NOCs by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), which selected Zambia as one of the beneficiaries of its initiative to support National Olympic Committees with the process for an improved office infrastructure. He noted that the contractor was selected through a transparent procurement process involving bid submissions and evaluations overseen by a Board-appointed commission.

Chairperson of the NOCZ Infrastructure and Projects Commission Greg Lubesha described the project as a long-awaited development that will provide a permanent operational base for the organisation. The facility is expected to offer modern spaces for meetings, training, and programme delivery, while strengthening collaboration among national sports federations, administrators, and partners.

Meanwhile, the Managing Director of ZhengTai Group (Z) Limited, Liver Tembo, assured stakeholders of the company’s commitment to delivering quality work during the construction of the headquarters.

Once completed, the NOCZ House is expected to enhance the organisation’s operational capacity and serve as a key platform for advancing athlete development and promoting the values of the Olympic Movement in Zambia.