Alinafe Wilson

Every litre of fuel has a story before it reaches your tank. From international oil prices and the strength of the kwacha to transport costs, taxes and ERB regulations, several moving parts determine what Zambian motorists pay at the pump.

Lake Kariba is celebrated as one of Africa's great engineering achievements, but beneath its waters lies a history of displacement, loss and cultural upheaval. When the Zambezi was dammed in the late 1950s, tens of thousands of Tonga people were forced from the valley their communities had called home for generations.

Solwezi is growing at a remarkable pace. Driven by copper mining, the town is attracting workers, businesses, developers, and investors, transforming its housing market and changing land values.

John Mbiti, writing as a Kenyan theologian rather than a Zambian, nonetheless gave the wider region its most quoted formulation of communal personhood: I am because we are, and since we are, therefore I am, capturing the idea that individual identity is constituted through, not before, relationship.

Zambia's copper production is rising as the country targets 3 million tonnes annually by 2031. While the mines attract most of the attention, thousands of businesses operate around them. The bigger question is whether Zambia is developing competitive local businesses that can outlast individual mining contracts.

From football and mixed martial arts to esports, Fashion Sakala, Racheal Kundananji, Miracle Chipito and Bwalia Nkumbula are proving that Zambian talent can thrive on the world's biggest stages while inspiring the next generation to dream beyond traditional boundaries.

As the Luvale people celebrate 70 years of the modern Likumbi Lya Mize ceremony, discover the history behind one of Zambia's most celebrated cultural festivals.

A controversial music video, one of Zambia's most anticipated rap albums and a playlist packed with fresh releases make this week's music scene impossible to ignore. Here's everything you need to know before pressing play this weekend.

Every July, the Mutomboko Ceremony brings thousands to Mwansabombwe to celebrate the history, resilience and traditions of Zambia's Lunda people. With 2026 marking the kingdom's 300th anniversary, this year's celebration promises to be one of the most significant yet. Here's everything you need to know before you go, from its fascinating history to practical travel tips and what to expect on the day.

When two men were convicted under Zambia's colonial-era Witchcraft Act in 2025, the case reopened difficult questions about belief, knowledge, colonial legacy and who gets to decide what counts as reality.

You do not need a luxury safari lodge or a five-figure travel budget to escape routine. Zambia offers countless ways to recharge without draining your wallet. Whether you're a waitress saving K200 a month or a CEO needing a quick reset, here's how to take a meaningful mini-vacation for less.

Draw sufficient kwacha before you leave the city, keep smaller denominations for tolls and roadside purchases, and do not rely on mobile money working everywhere; network gaps are real.

While doctors focus on diagnosing and treating physical illness, Ng'angas often address the social, cultural and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing. Rather than existing in opposition, these two systems frequently operate alongside one another.

Nobody enjoys seeing a checkpoint and wondering whether their paperwork is still valid. From expired licences and faded discs to speeding and poor vehicle maintenance, many fines can be avoided with a few simple habits.

Every generation believes it grew up during the best era. Millennials defend the music and fashion of the 1990s and 2000s. Gen Z reinvents old trends and makes them their own.

What began as a serious debate around Zambia’s proposed Public Gatherings Bill quickly became one of the country’s funniest online conversations.