10/09/2026
๐ค THE LUSAKA DEBATING LEAGUE IS COMING TO LUSAKA OAKTREE SCHOOL! ๐
We are excited to host the NDLโs Third Championship for Zambia, taking place on 3โ4 October 2026 at Lusaka Oaktree School.
The competition is open to students in Grades 4โ12, providing a platform for young people to sharpen their reading, writing, critical thinking and verbal communication skills, while exploring thought-provoking topics beyond the standard school curriculum.
๐ Grade 4โ5: Group D | 4-minute speeches
๐ Grade 6โ7: Group C | 4-minute speeches
๐ Grade 8โ9: Group B | 6-minute speeches
๐ Grade 10โ12: Group A | 8-minute speeches
๐ฐ Registration: ZMW 1,400 per debater
๐ฉโ๐ซ Adjudicators: No registration fee
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง Parents: Welcome to come and support our young debaters!
Top-performing teams will earn an invitation to the NDLโs 2026 Johannesburg Open, taking place 28 November โ 1 December 2026.
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3โ4 October 2026
๐ Lusaka Oaktree School
For pre-prepared topics, registration information and the full schedule, visit:
ndl.org.za/leagues/lusaka
Think. Argue. Learn. Lead.
We look forward to welcoming schools, students, teachers and parents to this exciting championship! ๐