Zambia's national platform for structured debate, critical thinking, and civic engagement — from primary school to national stage.
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Provinces
10+
Leadership Positions
2026
Founded
"Educate · Empower · Elevate"
Our Foundation
Vision & Mission
Guided by principle, driven by purpose — building Zambia's debate culture.
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Our Vision
To create a nationally recognized debate culture that promotes informed leadership, intellectual excellence, research-based discussions, democratic participation, and national development in Zambia.
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Our Mission
To empower citizens through structured debate, research, public discourse, and educational engagement from primary school to public and political platforms — promoting truth, critical thinking, ethical communication, and responsible leadership.
What We Do
Our Objectives
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Promote debate culture from primary school to national level
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Improve public speaking, communication, and critical thinking
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Organize academic, social, political, and public debates across Zambia
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Ensure debates are based on factual, research-backed information
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Establish debate clubs in schools, colleges, universities, and communities
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Train debaters, moderators, adjudicators, and debate coaches
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Promote civic education and democratic participation across Zambia
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Represent Zambia in regional and international debate forums
Core Values
What We Stand For
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Integrity
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Truthfulness
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Respect
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Patriotism
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Professionalism
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Accountability
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Inclusiveness
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Intellectual Excellence
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Research & Accuracy
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Peaceful Dialogue
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Democracy
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National Unity
Ready to Debate with Purpose?
Join Zambia's growing community of thinkers, speakers, and change-makers.
About TZDA
Zambia's National Debate Body
Building a generation of informed, articulate, and ethical leaders through the power of structured debate.
Our Story
History of TZDA
The Zambia Debate Association (TZDA) was founded in 2026 with the vision of creating a strong and vibrant debate culture among young people and citizens across Zambia.
The association was established in response to the growing need for intellectual engagement, public speaking, critical thinking, and constructive dialogue among youths, students, professionals, and communities.
Inspired by the importance of democratic discussion and informed public participation, the organization seeks to provide a national platform where ideas can be exchanged respectfully and confidently.
TZDA seeks to unite schools, colleges, universities, and communities through debate activities that encourage civic responsibility, confidence, and national development — at a time when Zambia continues to promote youth participation and freedom of expression.
Founded 2026 · Lusaka, Zambia
Leadership
National Executive Committee
TZDA is governed by a dedicated team of elected leaders committed to building Zambia's debate culture across all 10 provinces.
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President
Chief Executive Officer
VP
Vice President
Provincial Coordination
SG
Secretary General
Chief Administrator
DS
Deputy Secretary General
Administrative Support
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Treasurer
Financial Affairs
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Deputy Treasurer
Financial Support
PC
Projects Coordinator
Programs & Development
RD
Research Director
Facts & Verification
MD
Media & Publicity Director
Communications
LA
Legal Advisor
Constitutional Compliance
"Promoting Knowledge Through Debate"
Official Motto of The Zambia Debate Association (TZDA)
Events & Debates
Where Ideas Come Alive
From school competitions to national championships — TZDA brings structured debate to every corner of Zambia.
Upcoming Events
Events Calendar
National Championship
Coming Soon
Upcoming
TZDA Inaugural National Debate Championship
Date: To Be AnnouncedVenue: Lusaka, ZambiaAll registered members
The first-ever TZDA National Championship bringing together debaters from all 10 provinces. Categories for schools, universities, and open professionals.
Workshop
Registration Open
Upcoming
Debate Skills & Public Speaking Workshop
Date: To Be AnnouncedVenue: Lusaka ProvinceStudents & Professionals
Foundational training in debate formats, research-based argumentation, public speaking, and adjudication for new TZDA members.
Inter-School
Planning Phase
Upcoming
Zambia Schools Debate Series
Date: To Be AnnouncedVenue: Multiple ProvincesSecondary Schools
A national series connecting secondary schools across all provinces through competitive debate, promoting civic education from an early age.
More events coming. Contact us or follow our socials for updates.
Debate Formats
Types of Debates We Organise
Academic Debates
Schools & Universities
Public Policy
National Issues
Political Debates
Democratic Discourse
Community Debates
Local Engagement
Parliamentary Style
Formal Format
Schools Competitions
Nationwide Series
Corporate Debates
Professional Forums
Inter-University
Higher Education
National Championships
Annual Flagship
Publications
Official Documents & Downloads
Access and download official TZDA documents — constitutions, forms, guidelines, and publications freely available to all members and the public.
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Documents Available
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All Downloads
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Standard Format
Document Library
Available Downloads
All documents are free to download. No login required.
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Governance
TZDA Constitution 2026
The founding constitution of The Zambia Debate Association. Covers legal status, vision, mission, objectives, structure, membership, elections, finance, and dissolution.
Official form for applying to become a TZDA member. Available for Ordinary, Student, Professional, Institutional, and Associate membership categories.
📅 2026📄 PDF · 9 KB
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Guidelines
TZDA Brand Guidelines
Official brand identity guide covering logo usage, colour palette, typography, tone of voice, digital assets, and stationery specifications for all TZDA communications.
📅 2026📄 PDF · 433 KB
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Governance
Debate Standards & Rules
Official rules governing all TZDA debates. Covers debate categories, standards of conduct, research requirements, moderation protocols, and adjudication guidelines.
📅 2026📄 PDF · Coming Soon
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Membership
Provincial Representative Guide
Guide for Provincial Chairpersons, Secretaries, Treasurers, and Coordinators. Covers roles, responsibilities, reporting requirements, and how to run provincial TZDA debate activities.
📅 2026📄 PDF · Coming Soon
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Reports
Annual Report 2026
TZDA's inaugural annual report covering the association's founding, activities, membership growth, financial summary, and strategic outlook for the coming year.
📅 2026📄 PDF · Coming Soon
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Have a document to contribute or need a specific publication? Contact us at tzamdebateainfo@gmail.com or call +260 968 797 546. Additional documents will be added as TZDA grows.
Membership
Join The Zambia Debate Association
Become part of Zambia's growing community of thinkers, speakers, and change-makers.
Membership Types
Who Can Join?
Ordinary Members
Any Zambian citizen who supports TZDA's objectives
Student Members
Primary, secondary, college, and university students
Professional Members
Working professionals and community leaders
Institutional Members
Schools, universities, NGOs, and organisations
Honorary Members
Distinguished individuals recognised by TZDA
Associate Members
Supporters and partners of the association
Member Rights
All members may participate in debates, vote, access training programs, and receive fair treatment under the TZDA Constitution.
