Culture

Uncovering the Mysteries of Zambia's 'Abandoned' Houses

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Let's delve into the lives of house caretakers, families who trade security for shelter in perpetually incomplete homes… Read More

Let's delve into the lives of house caretakers, famili… Read More

By Mutale Chisulo

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Culture

Curtain Call at the Lusaka Playhouse

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The Lusaka Playhouse is more than a decaying building; it's the heart of Zambian theatre. But can passion alone save it… Read More

The Lusaka Playhouse is more than a decaying building;… Read More

By Musonda Mukuka

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Culture

A Touch of the Sun One of Zambia’s Earliest Films Revisited

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In 1979, Hollywood stars landed in Lusaka to make cinema history with local actors. The result was brilliant, terrible,… Read More

In 1979, Hollywood stars landed in Lusaka to make cine… Read More

By Musonda Mukuka

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Culture

The Pink Tax Hoax When Black Tax Meets Beauty Pressure

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Picture this: A young professional woman in Lusaka earns K12,000 monthly but watches her salary vanish into two invisib… Read More

Picture this: A young professional woman in Lusaka ear… Read More

By Winnie Miti

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Culture

Insects and Mice Are Back on the Menu

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When the first rains hit Zambian soil, something magical happens. Children run with basins held high, catching protein-… Read More

When the first rains hit Zambian soil, something magic… Read More

By Winnie Miti

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Culture

A Thought Experiment What If Zambia Had Made It to the Moon?

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However, on the morning of October 25, 1964, Zambia stunned the world as the first female Afronaut, Matha Mwamba, was l… Read More

However, on the morning of October 25, 1964, Zambia st… Read More

By Victor Mutelekesha

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Culture

How Social Media Sparked Zambia's Cultural Revolution

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Through intimate encounters with punk skating culture, earth-centred spirituality, and alternative music communities, t… Read More

Through intimate encounters with punk skating culture,… Read More

By Musonda Mukuka

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Culture

The Secret Science Behind Traditional Zambian Brews

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Nobody knew how she made it, but everyone knew it was alive in a way that was curious and somewhat eerie. One year, the… Read More

Nobody knew how she made it, but everyone knew it was … Read More

By Winnie Miti

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Culture

Zambia’s Poor Middle Class

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And education offers no immunity. University degrees and professional titles don't shield you from short-term contracts… Read More

And education offers no immunity. University degrees a… Read More

By Musonda Mukuka

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Culture

Church or Cult?

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James Sakara, a Zambian pastor who in 2021 had his congregants bury him alive with his hands bound so that in 3 days he… Read More

James Sakara, a Zambian pastor who in 2021 had his con… Read More

By Musonda Mukuka

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Culture

Is Lobola a Necessary Tradition or a Scam?

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Although no Zambian tribe defines lobola as the sale of a bride, when money changes hands and a woman takes a man’s sur… Read More

Although no Zambian tribe defines lobola as the sale o… Read More

By Musonda Mukuka

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Culture

Before Chitenge

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The Women’s History Museum of Zambia uncovered an incredible find in Sweden: 100-year-old leather cloaks made by the Ba… Read More

The Women’s History Museum of Zambia uncovered an incr… Read More

By Mutale Chisulo

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Culture

An Insider's Guide to Your First Mutomboko Ceremony in 2025

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Greet with a hearty “Mwane!” alongside three claps and don’t come close to the sacred muselo. Any person who steps on t… Read More

Greet with a hearty “Mwane!” alongside three claps and… Read More

By Akatoka N Kayama

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Culture

Healer or False Prophet? The Ng’angas Hidden In Plain Sight

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I cowered and wondered if this was part of the ritual, a mystical performance where he would recite my name, place of b… Read More

I cowered and wondered if this was part of the ritual,… Read More

By Mukandi Siame

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Culture

Lwiindi Gonde A Harvest Ceremony of Gratitude

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At the heart of it all stands Chief Monze, adorned in leopard skins and ivory, his presence a bridge between the living… Read More

At the heart of it all stands Chief Monze, adorned in … Read More

By Akatoka N Kayama

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Culture

Zambia's Not-So-Hidden Street Food Culture

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Street vending isn’t just about commerce; it’s a lifeline. For vendors with few opportunities, a simple stall means put… Read More

Street vending isn’t just about commerce; it’s a lifel… Read More

By Musonda Mukuka

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