The Zambian Premier League (ZPL) has secured a broadcasting agreement with TopStar Communications Limited for five years, worth US$ 1 million each season.
This collaboration will broaden the influence of Zambian football throughout the nation and expand into East Africa, West Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe.
Also included in the partnership is with K960,000 committed to sponsoring the ZPL Annual Awards.
ZPL shall get a share of advertising revenue as well as 80% of the revenue of any additional business Topstar shall source.
On the deal, ZPL Chief Executive Officer Mr. Joseph Chimpampwe said, “This agreement marks a new era in football broadcasting, opening greater access for fans while creating opportunities for commercialization, sponsorship, and international recognition of Zambian talent.”
Keith Mweemba, Zambian FA President, is excited that ZPL has secured a broadcasting sponsor.
“As FAZ we are excited at the new partnership with TopStar, which signals a new chapter in our game. TopStar did not hesitate to heed our call at a time when we went into the market looking for a new broadcasting partner.”
The deal opens a wide for other participants to come on board according to Mweemba.
“We are also happy that this deal does not close out all other participants in the broadcast space. Going forward, you will see other players taking up space in the broadcast sphere while addressing exclusivity issues in line with CCPC Act Number 24 of 2010, Articles 8, 9, and 10,” said Mweemba.
Week two fixtures of the season will kick off the agreement, while the official launch is on September 5, 2025.
