Abraham Kalito

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Abraham Kalito is a Zambian journalist interested in writing business, political, and human interest stories.

WBC probes Catherine Phiri, Zarika bout
By Abraham Kalito on March 26, 2019
Oriental Quarries Boxing promotions manager Christopher Malunga has revealed that the World Boxing Council (WBC) has instituted investigations into the bout between super bantamweight champion....
Money motivated us to win the match – Kabaso
By Abraham Kalito on March 25, 2019
Chipolopolo defender Kabaso Chongo says money motivated the national squad to render a superb performance in the AfCON final qualifying match against Namibia on Saturday.....
Namibia’s Mannetti counts God’s blessing after AfCON qualification
By Abraham Kalito on March 25, 2019
Namibian national team coach Ricardo Mannetti says the team’s qualification to AfCON 2019 following a 4-1 loss to Zambia in the final match, was an....
ZESCO beats Kotoko to aid Nkana in Confederations cup
By Abraham Kalito on March 17, 2019
Zesco FC beat Asante Kotoko on Sunday by two goals to one, a win which aided fellow Zambian side Nkana to book a quarter final....
Former FIFA manager bemoans Africa’s poor soccer administrative skills
By Abraham Kalito on March 14, 2019
Former FIFA development manager for Southern Africa Ashford Mamelodi says African football has failed to develop because of lack of inventive methods of administration to....
21 man Nkana lands in khartoum
By Abraham Kalito on March 14, 2019
21 man Nkana football club has arrived in Khartoum, Sudan, ahead of the Confederations Cup final group match against Al Hilal on Sunday. The club....
I wasn’t fired, I resigned, Zambian football too political – Sven
By Abraham Kalito on March 5, 2019
Outgoing National team coach Sven Vendenbroeck says he had resigned as national team coach prior to the announcement by the Football Association of Zambia that....
Probe reveals how ex-FAZ official connived with match fixers in soccer betting scheme
By Abraham Kalito on March 1, 2019
An investigation, through the World’s Soccer governing body FIFA has revealed how international match fixers connived with former FAZ treasurer and vice-president Boniface Mwamelo to....
We won’t renew Sven’s Contract – FAZ
By Abraham Kalito on February 25, 2019
Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced that the association will not renew National team coach Sven Vandenbroek’s contract which ends next month. In a....
Former boxing council chairperson Sapi dies
By Abraham Kalito on February 25, 2019
Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (ZPBWCB) chairperson Nelson Sapi has died. Sapi passed away today but the cause of his death had not yet....
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Sunzu flaunts again
By Abraham Kalito on February 25, 2019
French based Zambian defender Stophila Sunzu once again flaunted some class earlier in the week after he posted a picture of his latest car, the....
Govt must arrest debt growth to avoid economic instability – Kanyama
By Abraham Kalito on February 22, 2019
Economist Chibamba Kanyama says government must arrest the rapid public debt growth or it will continue putting more pressure on the country’s dwindling foreign reserves....
Kotoko touches down ahead of Nkana clash
By Abraham Kalito on February 21, 2019
Ghana’s biggest Football club Asante Kotoko squad has arrived in Zambia ahead of a 2018/2019 Confederation of African Football (CAF) confederations cup match against Nkana....
Jacob Mulenga extends Liaoning FC contract
By Abraham Kalito on February 21, 2019
Zambia’s 2018 best performing player Jacob Mulenga has signed a one-year contract extension that will see him at Chinese side Liaoning Kaixin until December 2020.....
Kalusha Bwalya gets back CAF credentials
By Abraham Kalito on February 20, 2019
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unreservedly handed over back all credentials to Zambia’s most popular soccer icon Kalusha Bwalya. A Goal Diggers! check on....
FAZ to extend women’s Super League to Central, NW provinces
By Abraham Kalito on February 17, 2019
The Football Association (FAZ) says it will extend the women’s Super League to Central and North-Western provinces in a bid to make it nationwide. Meanwhile,....
FAWUZ, FAZ signs MoU to improve player, administrator relations
By Abraham Kalito on February 17, 2019
The Footballers and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (FAWUZ) says lack of players’ representation in decision-making has partly contributed to inconsistent success on the field....
We’ll look into Numba’s contract – ZANACO
By Abraham Kalito on February 12, 2019
ZANACO Football Club General Manager Marlon Kananda says management will soon consider extending coach Mumamba Numba’s contract but that the club is firstly focusing on....
Nkana seek redemption against Al Hilal
By Abraham Kalito on February 12, 2019
Nkana FC will this Wednesday seek redemption when they take-on Al Hilal FC of Sudan in the Confederations cup on Wednesday. Nkana lost the first....
FAZ splits league 2, 3 into two streams
By Abraham Kalito on February 10, 2019
The Football Association has split the 2019 Division II and III leagues into two streams in the transitory window. FAZ has also postponed all matches....
Siwale Sues FAZ
By Abraham Kalito on February 8, 2019
Former FAZ executive member Blackwell Siwale has sued the FA demanding compensatory and exemplary damages whilst further demanding that his ban be declared null and....
Handball Association targets qualification for All African games
By Abraham Kalito on February 8, 2019
Handball Association of Zambia president Bwalya Banda says the Association is working towards qualifying the national team for the 2019 All African Games slated for....
No contract extension yet for Numba
By Abraham Kalito on February 8, 2019
Zanaco FC coach Mumamba Numba says he has not been offered any contact extension despite his team’s superb start in Super Division League. Numba was....

Siwale Sues FAZ

By Abraham Kalito on 8 Feb 2019

Former FAZ executive member Blackwell Siwale has sued the FA demanding compensatory and exemplary damages whilst further demanding that his ban be declared null and....

Handball Association targets qualification for All African games

By Abraham Kalito on 8 Feb 2019

Handball Association of Zambia president Bwalya Banda says the Association is working towards qualifying the national team for the 2019 All African Games slated for....

No contract extension yet for Numba

By Abraham Kalito on 8 Feb 2019

Zanaco FC coach Mumamba Numba says he has not been offered any contact extension despite his team’s superb start in Super Division League. Numba was....

WBC bantam weight Champion Catherine Phiri: File picture

Cathy to challenge Kenya’s Zareka for WBC

By Abraham Kalito on 24 Jan 2019

Former World Bantamweight Champion (WBC) Catherine Phiri will challenge current champion Fatuma Zareka for the title in Nairobi on March 23, Oriental Querries Boxing promotion....

Chambeshi summons 30 Under-23 locals to camp

By Abraham Kalito on 24 Jan 2019

Zambia’s Under-23 national team coach Beston Chambeshi has selected 30 local players for a residential camp ahead of the March 20 first leg AfCON qualifier....

CAF acquits Sikazwe of corruption allegations

By Abraham Kalito on 23 Jan 2019

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has lifted a provisional suspension imposed of Zambia’s FIFA referee Janny Sikazwe, who was accused of corruption in November last....

Mopani’s decision to preserve jobs elates EAZ

By Abraham Kalito on 23 Jan 2019

Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) national secretary Mutisunge Zulu has commended Mopani Copper Mine for preserving jobs in the wake of the introduction of 2019....

Stopilla Sunzu's Mercedes Benz gift to his wife: Picture by Jay Mumba

French Police arrest Sunzu for GBV

By Abraham Kalito on 23 Jan 2019

Zambia’s international soccer star Stoppila Sunzu spent last Thursday evening in jail over alleged domestic violence involving his pregnant wife Gift, French media has reported.....

Thirst for power, wealth among African Presidents a source of endless conflict – VJ

By Abraham Kalito on 22 Jan 2019

Veteran Politician Vernon Mwaanga says Africa should generate modern measures to address conflict across the continent. Mwaanga who is a former diplomat, former minister and....