LUSAKA, 17th April 2025 – The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA), in partnership with the Zambian Premier League, Power Dynamos Football Club and Nkana Football Club would like to call for the safety of all soccer fans at the highly anticipated Kitwe Derby between Nkana Football Club and Power Dynamos slated for this weekend.
RTSA Director and Chief Executive Officer Eng. Amon Mweemba has called on soccer fans to desist from drinking and driving, and using unroadworthy motor vehicles, as this compromises their safety and that of other road users.
Eng. Mweemba has also called on members of the public to continue making use of the RTSA National Call Centre by reporting all bad, careless and dangerous drivers on the Toll-Free line – 983 – and the WhatsApp line 0965-429499 before and after the derby.
And Power Dynamos Football Club (PDFC) President Eng. Benny Simukoko says there is life after the derby and urged all fans to be responsible by following all road rules and regulations.
“We do not want to lose lives this time around, please be safe,” appealed Eng. Simukoko.
Nkana Football Club President Eng. Joseph Silwamba added, “as we gear up for this exciting match, let us remember that our safety is paramount. I urge all supporters to travel responsibly and look out for one another. Together, we can create a memorable and safe derby experience.”
Meanwhile, Zambian Premier League (ZPL) Chief Executive Officer Joseph Chimpampwe said he is satisfied with how much the derby has grown over the past few years. He explained that this growth is the reason the ZPL supported moving the match to Levy Mwanawasa Stadium to ensure the safety of fans attending the game.
“This is a family event,” he said, “we encourage families to drive to and from the stadium safely.”
The Kitwe Derby is scheduled to take place this Sunday, 20th April 2025, in Ndola at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium and is expected to draw a large crowd.
The RTSA, Power Dynamos, Nkana Football Club and the Zambian Premier League are working together to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all fans prior to, during and after the match.
Issued and authorised for publication by:
Mukela Mangolwa
Acting Head-Public Relations
Road Transport and Safety Agency
Pamela S. Mupoti
Head – Media Subcommittee
Power Dynamos Football Club
Lilian Musenge
Public Relations and Media Officer
Nkana Football Club
Christina Zulu
Head – Communications
Zambian Premier League
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 (𝗥𝗧𝗦𝗔)
The Road Transport and Safety Agency was established under the Road Traffic Act No. 11 of 2002 and became fully operational in 2006 to deliver a safe, efficient, client focused and inclusive road transport system which supports socio-economic development.
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯
Power Dynamos Football Club (Power or PDFC) is a Zambian football club based in Kitwe on the Copperbelt Province of Zambia that plays in the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Super Division. Power Dynamos has been in the topflight of Zambian football since the start of the Super Division and it is one of the all-time best Zambian Clubs in terms of consistency, silverware and performance.
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯
Nkana Football Club, fondly referred to as Kalampa, was established in 1935 with an objective of creating a positive learning environment and providing football development opportunities in the local community. The Club is domiciled in Wusakile Township of Kitwe under the umbrella of Mopani Copper Mines PLC. The Club has evolved to playing professional football both local and continental club competitions.
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 (𝗭𝗣𝗟)
The Zambian Premier League is a professional football entity set up by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) to autonomously professionalise and commercialise the game in Zambia. ZPL oversees four distinct Leagues: the Super League featuring 18 teams, the National League with 18 teams, The Women’s Super League with 18 teams, and the National Women’s League, which consists of 31 teams divided into North and South zones.
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