Bolabet Zambia partners with government to launch new youth Sports Centre at Heroes National Stadium
Leading betting company to fund state-of-the-art sports centre at Heroes National Stadium, with government praising its commitment to national development and youth empowerment.
Zambia.- Bolabet Zambia Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts to establish a modern multi‑facility sports centre at the Heroes National Stadium in Lusaka. The government applauded the leading betting company in recognition of its commitment to putting the nation’s interests first.
The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre. Described as a state-of-the-art multi-facility sports centre, the initiative will strengthen Zambia’s sports infrastructure with modern training spaces, wellness programmes and mentorship opportunities. It will serve as a hub for talent development and community engagement.
At the signing ceremony, Bolabet’s CFO Ray Kumwenda highlighted the company’s commitment to Zambia’s youth. “As a proudly Zambian company, Bolabet is committed to ensuring that this project not only serves the present but also inspires future generations to believe that their dreams are valid, their talents matter and their country supports them,” he said, according to BolaNews.
Bolabet’s investment praised for national impact
Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts, Elvis Nkandu, praised the collaboration, stating: “As government, we thank Bolabet for coming on board to finance this project. This is significant because such investments create jobs, grow the economy and contribute to sporting excellence.” He added, “Kudos to Bolabet, a Zambian company that places the interest of the nation first.”
Bolabet has pledged both financial and technical resources for the project, signaling a long-term investment in the nation’s sporting landscape. The facility will include a basketball court, multipurpose indoor spaces and training amenities aimed at nurturing young athletes and creating opportunities for guidance and personal growth.
The project is set to turn sports into a catalyst for youth empowerment and community growth, showing how strategic public and private partnerships, including contributions from the betting industry, can drive real national progress while supporting young talent.
