Association Overview
Empowering Athletes With Strength and Excellence
EPBAWA's mission is to promote professional boxing and arm wrestling in Eswatini by fostering excellence, integrity, and sportsmanship. The association is dedicated to organizing and sanctioning competitions, building strong partnerships, advocating for athletes' rights, ensuring participants' safety, and delivering impactful training programs. Collaborating with local, regional, and international bodies, EPBAWA strives to elevate the standards and visibility of combat sports while nurturing the development of athletes and the broader community.
Join us in our journey to build a legacy of pride, perseverance, and athletic brilliance. Together, we're shaping the future of combat sports, one match at a time.
BoxingArm WrestlingProfessionalLicensing
Membership
EPBAWA offers diverse membership types, including individual, club, junior, honorary, corporate, and family memberships. Members enjoy exclusive rights such as participation in events, voting on key issues, access to resources, and representation in competitions. They are expected to adhere to rules, promote the sport, and exhibit respect and sportsmanship.
- Participation in events and competitions
- Voting rights on key issues
- Access to resources and updates
- Representation in national and international competitions
- Engagement in community-building activities
Governance Structure
The EPBAWA governance structure comprises an Interim Executive Committee responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational excellence of the organization. The committee ensures transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making.
President:
Mr Zakhele N. Zulu - Leads the association and represents it publicly.
Vice-President:
Mr Valentine M. Khumalo - Supports the President and oversees specific initiatives.
Secretary General:
Nondumiso N. Masuku - Manages records, correspondence, and administrative tasks.
DSG (Marketing & Communication):
Thembisa Zulu - Facilitate communication, advocate for innovation and monitor policy compliance.
Treasurer:
Ms Jabulile G. Nxumalo - Handles financial management, budgeting, and compliance.
Members:
Muziwandile Dube, Maswazi Shongwe and Lindiwe Khumalo - Provide diverse perspectives and assist in advancing the association's goals.
President - Zakhele N. Zulu
Vice President - Valentine M. Khumalo
Secretary General - Nondumiso N. Masuku
DSG (Marketing & Com.) - Thembinkosi T. Zulu
Treasurer - Jabulile G. Nxumalo
Member - Lindiwe N. Khumalo
Member - Maswazi Shongwe
Member - Muziwandile Dube
Our Mission
EPBAWA's mission is to promote professional boxing and arm wrestling in Eswatini by fostering excellence, integrity, and sportsmanship. The association is dedicated to organizing and sanctioning competitions, building strong partnerships, advocating for athletes' rights, ensuring participants' safety, and delivering impactful training programs. Collaborating with local, regional, and international bodies, EPBAWA strives to elevate the standards and visibility of combat sports while nurturing the development of athletes and the broader community.
Our Vision
To be a leading organization in promoting and developing professional boxing and arm wrestling in Eswatini, fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and sportsmanship.
Our Objectives
EPBAWA aims to enhance the growth of professional boxing and arm wrestling by increasing participation, implementing development programs, organizing competitions, and ensuring ethical governance. The association supports athletes with resources and opportunities, engages communities through outreach programmes, collaborates with stakeholders and organizations, advocates for members' rights, and strives for financial sustainability to secure the long-term success of the sports in Eswatini.
Let's Talk
Got a question for us? Let's talk about it. Give us a call right away.
Office Address
Next to King Sobhuza II Park, Lobamba, Eswatini