Scrabble Association of Zambia
The national governing body for competitive Scrabble in Zambia. Affiliated with WESPA and PANASA, promoting the sport across all 10 provinces.
About SAZ
The Scrabble Association of Zambia (SAZ) was founded in 2003 to organise, develop, and promote the sport of Scrabble across Zambia. From humble beginnings in Lusaka, the association has grown to encompass clubs in all 10 provinces.
SAZ is the official representative of Zambia to the World English-language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) and the Pan-African Scrabble Association (PANASA). All SAZ-sanctioned tournaments contribute to players' international WESPA ratings.
Our mission is to make Scrabble accessible to all Zambians — from school children discovering the game for the first time, to elite players competing on the world stage.
Our Mission
To promote, develop and govern competitive Scrabble in Zambia at all levels.
Our Vision
To make Zambia a leading Scrabble nation in Africa and on the world stage.
Our Values
Integrity, excellence, inclusivity, and the love of language.
Executive Committee
Fred Kanshamba
Tournament Director & National Team Member
Executive
National leader, rising elite player and Tournament Director. Organised the record 80-player SAZ Nationals 2024 while competing — finishing 7th in Division A. 3rd place at Zambia Masters 2025. Reached Table 1 at ECASA 2025. Leads ECASA 2026 organising committee.
director@saz.org.zm
Paul Kalumba
11-Time National Champion
Technical
Zambia's greatest ever Scrabble player. 11-time National Champion. Dominant winner of the 2025 Zambia Masters (14–4). A legend of the continental game.
info@saz.org.zm
Patrick Mpundu
Veteran Player & Mentor
Development
One of Zambia's most experienced players. Multiple continental appearances. 2nd place at Zambia Masters 2025. Mentor to many of today's elite players including Isaac Mwape and Justin Chansa.
info@saz.org.zm
Isaac Mwape
Top Continental Performer
Technical
6th at ECASA 2024 (16½–10½). 7th at ECASA 2025 (16½ wins, $150 prize). Consistent Top 10 continental finisher. Zambia's leading individual performer in East & Central Africa.
info@saz.org.zm
Chipika Simanwe
National Leadership Player
Development
Top national performer with a leadership role in the federation. 2nd place at SAZ Nationals 2024. 21st at ECASA 2024. A consistent pillar of the national team.
info@saz.org.zm
Justin Chansa
National Team Member
Technical
7th at ECASA 2024 (16–11, +413). 3rd at SAZ Nationals 2024. Consistently ranks among Zambia's top three performers in major domestic events.
info@saz.org.zm
Rita Bwingi
Emerging Elite Player
Development
Made her debut ECASA appearance in 2024, finishing 24th (13–14, +125) — a remarkable first continental showing. Wild card entry at Masters 2025. A player to watch.
info@saz.org.zm
Levy Moonga
National Team Member
Technical
5th at SAZ Nationals 2024. 25th at ECASA 2024 (13–14, +39). Strong domestic performer with international experience.
info@saz.org.zmClubs & Chapters
Lusaka Scrabble Club
Copperbelt Scrabble Club
Gambit Academy Scrabble Club
Learnteract Academy
Eastern Province Club
Southern Province Club
Northern Province Club
Northwestern Province Club
Central Province Club
Western Province Club
Individual club contact details are still being collected. For enquiries about any chapter, contact SAZ at info@saz.org.zm or on WhatsApp at +260 97 999 1078.
International Affiliations
The international governing body for competitive Scrabble worldwide. SAZ is the official Zambian representative to WESPA.
The continental body organising Scrabble competitions across Africa. Zambia has participated in every PANASA Championship.
The Zambian government body recognising and supporting national sports federations.