Zambia triumphs as overall best country at 2026 SAIRAG

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Zambia Shines Across Sports Disciplines to Claim Top Honours at Regional Revenue Authority Games
Brian Munango
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Zambia has claimed top honours at the 2026 Southern Africa Inter-Revenue Administration Games (SAIRAG), held over the Easter weekend in Swakopmund, Namibia. The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) represented the country at the two-day event, which took place on 4 and 5 April.

The games brought together revenue agencies from across the region, with Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, South Africa, Angola, and Zambia all participating. Zambia not only topped the overall standings but was also recognised as the Most Cheerful team, a testament to their enthusiasm and team spirit. The ZRA team competed in every sporting discipline on offer, delivering strong performances across the board.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) Commissioner Sam Shivute encouraged participants to channel the same winning mentality displayed on the sports field into achieving sustained success in tax revenue collection across the region. The event also marked a passing of the baton, with Eswatini Revenue Services (ERS) announced as hosts for the 2027 SAIRAG Games.

NamRA Hosts Successful 2026 SAIRAG

The Namibia Revenue Agency hosted the flagship inter-revenue sporting event from 3 to 5 April in Swakopmund. The SAIRAG Games aim to foster regional cooperation, employee wellness, teamwork, and camaraderie among Southern Africa’s revenue authorities.

Despite fierce competition, participants showcased remarkable talent and sportsmanship. Zimbabwe was unfortunately unable to compete, as their team did not arrive in time.


Event Results:

Football

  1. Zambia
  2. Namibia
  3. Angola

Netball

  1. Namibia
  2. Zambia
  3. Eswatini

Basketball (Men)

  1. Angola
  2. Zambia
  3. Lesotho

Basketball (Women)

  1. Zambia
  2. Lesotho
  3. N/A

Volleyball (Women)

  1. Namibia
  2. Zambia
  3. Botswana

Volleyball (Men)

  1. Zambia
  2. Lesotho
  3. Namibia

Darts

  1. Lesotho
  2. Botswana
  3. Namibia

Table Tennis

  1. Zambia
  2. Eswatini
  3. Botswana

Chess

  1. Zambia
  2. Botswana
  3. Eswatini

Pool

  1. Eswatini
  2. Zambia
  3. Namibia

Tug of War

  1. Namibia
  2. Zambia
  3. Lesotho

10km Run (Female)

  1. Zambia
  2. Zambia
  3. Zambia
  4. Eswatini
  5. Namibia

10km Run (Male)

  1. Zambia
  2. Lesotho
  3. Zambia
  4. Zambia
  5. Namibia

Special Awards

  • Most Cheerful Country: Zambia
  • Overall Best Country: Zambia

Zambia’s dominant performances across multiple sports secured them both the overall title and the coveted “Most Cheerful” accolade. The 2027 SAIRAG Games will be hosted by Eswatini, promising another exciting chapter in this celebrated regional sporting tradition.