11/03/2026
MWEEMBA ENDS TEN-YEAR SALARY INCREMENT DROUGHT AT FAZ.
March 11, 2026 Lusaka.
Employees at the Football Association of Zambia on Wednesday held a thanksgiving meeting to appreciate the improvement in their conditions of service after nearly ten years without a salary increment.
The adjustment followed a resolution by the FAZ Executive Committee to revise secretariat staff salaries upwards after FAZ President Keith Mweemba expressed concern about the low wages, with some workers previously earning as little as K1,500. Inside sources indicate that some employees have received increments of up to 300 percent in their take-home packages.
Speaking on behalf of staff, Choolwe Moonga thanked the President and the executive committee for prioritising the welfare of employees who had remained dedicated to supporting football administration despite the long wait.
Other workers, including Bernadette Chola and Maybin Sitali, said the decision had restored morale and strengthened motivation among staff who work behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of the association. The employees later presented Mweemba with an autographed and framed white Kopa jersey as a token of appreciation.
In response, Mweemba said the salary increment was meant to motivate workers and improve productivity, noting that it fulfilled one of the promises he made during his campaign.
He urged employees to repay the gesture through dedication and professionalism, adding that strong teamwork within the association would help drive better performances for Zambia’s national teams and support the broader goal of qualifying for major tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup.
