Zambia to benefit from Shangai Yude, ANOCA GenSet deal

By BENEDICT TEMBO

THE Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shanghai Yude in a deal that will see Zambia and other African countries receive standby power supply generators free of charge.

The MoU was signed in Senegal on Sunday on the sidelines of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) president Alfred Foloko was present to witness the signing ceremony which was presided over by ANOCA President Mustapha Berraf and the Chief Executive Officer of Shanghai Yude.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) Director of Olympic Solidarity James Macleod also attended the ceremony.

According to NOCZ media, the agreement provides for the donation of 54 standby generators, each rated at 60 kVA, to Africa’s 54 National Olympic Committees over a five-year period.

Under the MoU, each NOC will receive one generator free of charge, together with installation accessories.

The initiative is expected to strengthen the operational capacity of African NOCs by providing reliable backup power for their headquarters and sporting activities, while reducing the financial burden associated with buying such equipment.

Foloko’s presence at the ceremony reflected Zambia’s participation in this important initiative aimed at strengthening the operational autonomy and capacity of National Olympic Committees across Africa.

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