Mufulira District | |
|---|---|
 District location in Zambia | |
| Country |  Zambia |
| Province | Copperbelt Province |
| Capital | Mufulira |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 143,930 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Mufulira District is a district of Zambia, located in Copperbelt Province. The capital lies at Mufulira. As of the 2000 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 143,930 people. [1] It is divided into three constituencies, namely Mufulira, Kantanshi and Kankoyo.
Copperbelt Province is a province in Zambia which covers the mineral-rich Copperbelt, and farming and bush areas to the south. It was the backbone of the Northern Rhodesian economy during British colonial rule and fuelled the hopes of the immediate post-independence period, but its economic importance was severely damaged by a crash in global copper prices in 1973. The province adjoins the Haut-Katanga province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is similarly mineral-rich.
Mufulira, is a town in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. Mufulira means "Place of Abundance and Peace". The town developed around the Mufulira Copper Mine in the 1930s. The town also serves as the administrative capital of Mufulira District.
The Copperbelt is a natural region in Central Africa which sits on the border region between northern Zambia and the southern Democratic Republic of Congo. It is known for copper mining.
The ten provinces of Zambia are divided into a total of 116 districts as of 2018.
The Zambia Super League, known as the MTN Super League for sponsorship purposes, is the top association football league created in 1962 by the Football Association of Zambia. The winners of the league each season receives ZMW 500,000 and a copper trophy engraved with their team name.
The Zambia Cup or Mosi Cup is the top knockout tournament of the Zambian football. It was incorporated in 1962.
The Zambia Challenge Cup or BP Top Eight Cup is a knockout tournament of the Zambian football. It was created in 1962 and it is contested by the top eight teams of the league.
Samuel Ndhlovu was a Zambian footballer and coach. Nicknamed "Zoom", he led the "Mighty" Mufulira Wanderers to unparalleled league and cup triumphs for almost two decades. He was named Zambian Sportsman of the Year in 1964 and also served the national team as captain and coach. He is widely regarded as Zambia's best local coach.
Mufulira Wanderers are Zambia's most successful football club, based in the Copperbelt town of Mufulira and currently playing in the Zambia National Division One after their 2019/2020 season relegation.
Kitwe District is a district of Zambia, located in Copperbelt Province. The capital is Kitwe. As of the 2000 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 376,124 people.
Mopani Copper Mines PLC ("Mopani") is a Zambian registered company 100% owned by ZCCM Investment Holdings.
Frederick Kashimoto is a Zambian coach and former footballer. A gifted midfielder who won several trophies with Mufulira Wanderers, he also represented Zambia in the 70s and 80s. Upon retirement, he coached several Zambian clubs including Wanderers.
George Sikazwe was a former Zambian footballer and coach, who played for Mufulira Wanderers and Zambia as a midfielder, representing his country before and after independence. He also served as Wanderers' coach and together with Samuel ‘Zoom’ Ndhlovu, he is credited with masterminding the team’s early success.
Kankoyo is a constituency of the National Assembly of Zambia. It covers Kankoyo and the rural area to the north-west of Mufulira in Mufulira District of Copperbelt Province.
Kantanshi is a constituency of the National Assembly of Zambia. It covers the centre of Mufulira and a rural area to the north-east of the town in Mufulira District of Copperbelt Province.
Luanshya is a constituency of the National Assembly of Zambia. The modern constituency covers all but the western parts of Luanshya and the town of Fisenge in Luanshya District of Copperbelt Province.
Mufulira is a constituency of the National Assembly of Zambia. It covers the southern part of Mufulira and a rural area to the south and east of the town in Mufulira District of Copperbelt Province.
Kankoyo is a township in the Mufulira District of Copperbelt Province in Zambia. The settlement is located next to the Mufulira copper mine and is heavily polluted by sulphur dioxide emissions from the mine.
Joel Kangala Bwalya is a Zambian football coach and former player. He has been an assistant coach at Zanaco since January 2020.
| Central Province | |
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| Copperbelt Province | |
| Eastern Province | |
| Luapula Province | |
| Lusaka Province | |
| Muchinga Province | |
| Northern Province | |
| North-Western Province | |
| Southern Province | |
| Western Province | |
Coordinates: 12°30′S28°15′E / 12.500°S 28.250°E
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