Nkwazi Magazine

Art in Zambia has typically been displayed in art galleries but one group, the Artist Collective, is going beyond the traditional gallery space.

If you find yourself on an African Safari, you will most likely start, end or go through Victoria Falls. When the tranquil Zambezi River plummets 108 metres over a 1.7 kilometre wide cliff to form the world’s largest curtain of waterfall, one can only stand in awe at the noise and sheer volume of water giving rise to its local name Mosi-oa-Tunya, ‘the Smoke that Thunders.’

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has an abundance of striking tourist attractions, rich and diverse cultures and breathtaking heritage sites, making the regional economic community (REC) an unmissable location for discerning tourists.

“Zambians love fish,” laughs Tembwe Mutungu. The Chief Financial Officer of Yalelo Zambia sounds like a man who can’t quite believe the opportunity he and his business partners are sitting on in this part of the world.

Here’s something to think about; in the jungle, the mighty jungle lions do not sleep at night. Lions are nocturnal and often spend their nights hunting.

The name Jedi has been echoing around the Zambian music industry for a while now. My first thought when I heard the name, was of course Star Wars.

Nukwase Tembo has a story most creatives can relate to and when I sat down to meet her she distinctly described her journey. “I’ve been an artist ever since I can remember

The Zambian economy is on the rise again after recent difficult and turbulent times on the backdrop of falling commodity prices, shining a ray of hope for the country.

The gig economy is all around us. Remember the time your organisation needed researchers for six months? What about the likeable but odd millennial who comes in twice a week to tweet and manage your organisation’s social media presence?

The Bemba proverb “Imiti ikula empanga” can be translated to, “the trees that grow today make tomorrow’s forest.” It’s a reference to the fact that the young people of today are the future of any community or country

Phuket was initially a tin mining island, with sprawling rubber plantations as the two main industries driving the islands economy, both of which have been overtaken by tourism.

The Land Cruiser glided through the ash-grey sand like a metal beast, sliding side to side with each steering wheel whip from our local guide, Rabbi Kunda.

Zambia’s reliance on copper dates back to independence 54 years ago and shows little sign of lessening significantly.

A white shirt, be it a T-shirt or button down shirt, will always be a classic closet staple. Wearing a white shirt does not require rocket science but wearing a white shirt in a way that isn’t boring and doesn’t look like everyone else’s requires a little bit more of a sense of style and finesse.

Nestled within the hills of the Mpata Gorge, on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, an oasis awaits, hidden within the shade of grand tamarind trees.

Jose Moran typifies the Latin American stereotype with charm, passion and charisma. Three important qualities to have if one is to succeed at home and abroad.