Godfrey Chikumbi

Godfrey Mwansa Chikumbi (born 11 November 1986) is a Zambian journalist, television producer, educator, and football administrator. In 2022, he won the ASACC Award for Best TV, as a journalist at the Zambian State Broadcaster, Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS).^[1][2][3]

Chikumbi was born on 11 November 1986 in Mufulira, Zambia to Benjamin Mwansa and Victoria Mpundu Chishimba. He is the third-born in a family of eight children. In 1992, Chikumbi and his family relocated from Mufulira to Kawambwa. That same year, his father passed away, leaving him to be raised by his mother, who also died in 2019.

Chikumbi began his primary education at Tea Estate Primary School in 1992 from Grades 1 through 3. In 1995, he transferred to Kapako Primary School in Kawambwa, where he was accelerated into Grade 5. He completed his primary education in 1998 at the same institution. He then enrolled at Kawambwa Secondary School from Grade 9 through Grade 12. In 2007, he was accepted into Mansa College of Education to pursue teaching and graduated with distinction in 2009, earning the award for best student.^[1]

After graduating as a teacher, Chikumbi taught in Kawambwa for five years. In 2013, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Copperstone University. The following year, he received a government scholarship to study for a Bachelor of Secondary Education at DMI–St. Eugene University, graduating in 2017. Chikumbi continued to pursue higher education and, in 2021, earned a Master’s degree in International Relations and Development. In 2024, he further obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Communication from Mulungushi University.^[1]

Chikumbi began his professional journalism career in 2012 as a correspondent for The Post Newspaper, where he was responsible for coverage in Luapula Province. In 2017, he joined the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) after the closure of The Post. His first assignment was as District News and Information Officer in Chifunabuli District. In 2020, he was transferred to Mansa by then-Luapula Provincial Permanent Secretary Dr. Felix Phiri and appointed Luapula Investments Media Officer, a role created to promote the province's investment potential.

In December 2024, Chikumbi was transferred to ZANIS Headquarters at Mass Media Complex in Lusaka, where he currently serves as a television producer. He is a news anchor and the producer of ZANIS programs such as The Morning Blend and Imbila. He has covered a wide range of national and international events. His media assignments have taken him to countries including Botswana, China, India, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, South Africa, and Kenya, among others.^[4]

Chikumbi is the host of The Godfrey Chikumbi Football Podcast, a weekly program recorded at Bluebird Media, a media company based in Lusaka’s Chilenje area. The podcast has featured Zambian football personalities, including Fred Mwila, Lewis Shambulo, and Patrick Phiri.

In 2008, he was elected General Secretary of the Kawambwa District Amateur Football Association (KADAFA), where he organized tournaments featuring over 100 amateur teams. These events were supported by various sponsors, including Members of Parliament and benefactors such as Elizabeth Chitika (Chitika Cup), Dr. Bernard Chisha (Bernard Chisha Cup), and Nickson Chilangwa.^[5]

In 2011, Chikumbi was co-opted into the Luapula Amateur Football Association (LUAFA), where he served for one term. In 2019, he joined Mansa Wanderers Football Club as Vice President, a position he continues to hold.^[4]

In 2025, Chikumbi made an attempt to contest for the presidency of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ). However, he was disqualified along with eight other candidates.^[1]

Godfrey Chikumbi married Hellen Kayula Watuka on 27 April 2014. The couple has four children.