Zambia Writes Sport

A Selection of Books, Articles, Films, and Theses 2010 – 2026

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Bwalya, K. (2026) Political Transition and Physical Education: Challenges and Opportunities in Zambia’s Third Republic, 1991–2021 The International Journal of the History of Sport. DOI: 10.1080/09523367.2025.260673

National Olympic Committee of Zambia (2025) National Olympic Committee of Zambia: Our Story Since 1964.
Type: Book Format: Print Publisher: Soltrane
Mulenga, K.A (2023) Makeni Homeboys: A Memoir about Basketball, Friends, and Family.
Type: Book Format: Online. Publisher: Amazon
Mulenga,D., Wallace, J., Martin, S., & Owoeye, O. B. (2022). Breaking research barriers in the global south: insights from sports and exercise medicine and sports physical therapy research in Zambia and a call to action. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 56(19), 1062-1063.
Type: Journal Article Format: Online
Kabaso, V (2020) Raised by the World: My Path to Becoming Zambia`s First PGA Golf Professional.
Type: Book Format: Print Publisher: Xlibris
Chatepa, G. (2016). A history of football and politics in Zambia: 1964-1991 (Masters dissertation, The University of Zambia).
Type: Masters Dissertation Format: Online
Museke, S., Namukanga, A., & Palmer-Felgate, S. (2015). Reflection on researching with Go Sisters, Zambia: Reciprocal learning in sport for development. In Beyond sport for development and peace (pp. 230-236). Routledge.
Type: Journal Article Format: Online
Njelesani, D. L. (2012). Implementing Preventive Education about HIV/AIDS through Physical Education in Zambia: The Response of Teachers. University of Toronto (Canada).
Type: Doctoral Thesis Format: Online
Bwalya, K., & Liseka, M. K. (2025). Quality Physical Education in Zambia. In Quality Physical Education (pp. 261-269).
Type: Book Chapter Format: Print Publisher: Routledge
Phiri, T. (2023) Women in Sports: Their Stories Told
Type: Book Format: Print Publisher: Soltrane
Mwambwa, L.A, & Pike, E.C.J (2021) Living in the Along: Reflections on Inquiring into Experiences of Women in Sport. In Elizabeth Pike (ed) Research Handbook on Sports and Society.
Type: Book Chapter Format: Print Publisher: Edward Elgar.
Changala, M., & Ndhlovu, E. (2020). Sport, Leisure and Recreation Preferences among Older Persons in Lusaka Urban District: Implications for Adult Education Programmes. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 4(1), 4 – 18
Type: Journal Article Format: Online
Namuyamba, M., Friday, N., Beatrice, T., Davies, P., & Wanga, C. (2018). Health and Anti-Aging Benefits of Sports among Women of Siavonga District, Zambia.
Type: Journal Article Format: Online
Sakala, J. C. (2015). Communication strategies used by the National Sports Council of Zambia in reducing poverty among young people through sports: A case study of Lusaka. (Masters dissertation. the University of Zambia).
Type: Masters Dissertation Format: Online
Chisi, J. & Sorri, S. (2014) Between Rings.
Type: Documentary Film Format: Online
Walubita, M.S. (2011) Zambia Sporting Score: A Period Of Hits And Misses.
Type: Book Format: Print Publisher: iUniverse
Banda, D. (2010). Zambia: government’s role in colonial and modern times. International journal of sport policy and politics, 2(2), 237-252.
Type: Journal Article Format: Online
Mvula, V. (2024). An inquiry into the access and condition of sports facilities for physical education within secondary schools in Serenje district, Zambia
Type: Masters dissertation, University of Zambia
Format: Online
Katongo, C. (2021) The Story Behind the 2012 Victory.
Type: Book Format: Print Publisher: Kandeya
Tamela, M. G., & Banja, M. K. (2021). Politics of gender in sports administration and leadership in Zambia. Journal of Adult Education (online ISSN 2664-5688), 2(2), 1-15.
Type: Journal Article Format: Online
Matafwali, B. (2019). Experiences and perceptions of sexual harassment and abuse among selected elite female athletes in Zambia. Catholic University of Louvain
Type: Masters Dissertation Format: Online
Banda, D. (2017). Sport for development and global public health issues: A case study of National Sports Associations. AIMS public health, 4(3), 240.
Type: Journal Article Format: Online
Mwaanga, O., & Banda, D. (2014). A postcolonial approach to understanding sport-based empowerment of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Zambia: The case of the cultural philosophy of Ubuntu. Journal of disability & religion, 18(2), 173-191.
Type: Journal Article Format: Online
Chungu, N. & Rodriguez-Briso (2013) E18hteam
Type: Documentary Film Format: Online
Chipande, H.D (2010) Football in Zambia: Introduction and Development of Competitive Football in Zambia (1930-1969). Type: Book Format: Print Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller

Bwalya, K. (2021). Physical Education and Sport for Social Development: Implications and Prospects in the COVID-19 Era Journal of Preventive and Rehabilitative Medicine. DOI: 10.21617/jprm2021.322