The Zambia National Netball team breaks record after being among the prestigious three African Countries to be invited by Netball Australia Pacific Aus Sports Netball to take part in the Pacific Auss Sports Netball tournament. In a press statement released by Australia and New Zealand Press Secretary Charles Mucholo, on 17th March 2023, he confirmed the progress and thanked Australia for the timely and historical invitation. The three countries will make their Pacific Aus Sports Netball series debut this April when eight teams compete in the series’ third edition on the Gold Cost, in Queensland. Returning teams are Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, and dual-series champions Tonga. Netball Australia Executive General Manager of Strategy, Government and Community Glenn Turnor says Zambia will add value to the sport. Turnor said that the series highlights the skills, talent, and athleticism of Pacific netball athletes, and aims to provide high-level competition for the national teams of Netball Australia’s Pacific Aus Sports partners. And Zambia’s High Commissioner to Australia Dr. Elias Munshya says the tournament will put Zambia on the international map and a tool to market Zambia’s sport discipline. Dr. Munshya added that the platform will be used to attract foreign investment partnership and marketing Zambia tourism. He said the High Commission will mobilize the Zambia community in Australia to give support to the team. The series will be held at Gold Coast and Leisure centre from 24th to 29th April 2023, with the opening ceremony taking place on Sunday 23rd April. photo: C. Mucholo