Winnie Miti

Barotseland's history is often told through the reigns of its male Litungas. But at Nalolo, women held an important political office of their own. The story of Matauka, appointed Litunga la Mbowela after Lewanika's return to power, reveals a lesser-known side of Lozi governance and raises questions about why the kingdom's female rulers have largely disappeared from popular historical memory.

As you draw closer to the Mkaika area, you hear it. A steady rhythm rolls across the landscape, the steady vibration of drums growing louder as you approach the arena. It settles into your body through your chest and beneath your feet.

From fresh seasonal produce in Kabwata to dumplings, stir-fries and artisan food, Lusaka's markets offer more than just somewhere to shop. Explore four food markets where you can eat, browse and discover the people and produce behind the city's growing food scene.

Looking for somewhere to slow down this weekend? From hidden gardens and locally roasted coffee to peaceful patios and botanical escapes, these three Lusaka cafés offer more than just good food. Whether you're planning a quiet afternoon alone or catching up with friends, here's where to find some of the city's most relaxing spots.

Growing older should never mean growing invisible. Across Zambia, organisations such as Akulu-Akulu Wellness Centre and Arushapot Art Community Centre are creating spaces where older adults can remain active, connected and valued.

A striking glass pyramid has transformed Lusaka's skyline and captured the public's imagination long before opening its doors. Nicknamed "Burj Kalingalinga" on social media, the Hilton Lusaka Pyramid is more than an architectural landmark. Discover the story behind Zambia's most talked-about building, how it earned its famous nickname, and what it could mean for the future of the capital.

Before smartphones and video games, Zambian children transformed dusty roads, plastic bags, stones and imagination into unforgettable adventures. From waida and ciato to homemade footballs and mud-cake bakeries, these traditional games remind us how creativity, friendship and resourcefulness defined childhood across generations.

Behind waterfalls, rock shelters and cliffs of Northern Zambia lie places that communities have revered for generations. These landscapes reveal how memory, spirituality and history can endure long after kingdoms, languages and even entire peoples have changed.

From shouted fare negotiations and colourful bus conductors to traffic jams filled with radio shows, sermons and unexpected entertainment, Lusaka's buses offer far more than a ride from one destination to another.

From avoiding certain foods to keeping pregnancies secret during the early months, traditional beliefs continue to influence pregnancy experiences across Zambia.

Work-life balance can feel impossible. But productivity is not about working every available hour.

Since COVID-19, unfamiliar disease outbreaks have triggered rapid online panic and speculation.

Why do we softly clap when greeting elders? Why do funerals feel deeply communal, even among strangers?

Finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift is about choosing something thoughtful, like a quiet day trip or a meaningful gesture that feels personal, to celebrate the women who have given so much, often without asking for anything in return.

Your grandmother's family of eight made sense. Land was available, children worked it, and survival required numbers. But you are not your grandmother. You're managing school fees, fuel costs, a rental that goes up every year, and the pressure to give each child more than you had.

Zambia’s literary scene is growing, but behind the momentum lies a quiet risk many authors don’t see coming.