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Inside Africa’s First Shaolin Temple
About 18 kilometres north of Lusaka, a Chinese Buddhist complex has become a meeting point between Shaolin tradition and Zambian life. Inside, young Zambians train in kung fu, study, perform …
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The Case for African Art
Culture is a fishbowl; anyone can look through it, but only those inside can truly understand it. A Zambian funeral is …
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Culture is a fishbowl; anyone can look through it, but…
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Zambia’s Most Powerful Monarchies
Even in the modern era, traditional monarchs such as Mwata Kazembe of the Lunda, Chitimukulu of the Bemba, and the Litu…
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Even in the modern era, traditional monarchs such as M…
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Best Zambian Podcasts you Need to Hear
The Zambian podcast scene is small but growing and the subject matters vary. Whether you’re looking for a podcast discu…
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The Zambian podcast scene is small but growing and the…
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After the Dream
According to Soremekun, while the economic reality of Kapwepwe's statement cannot be denied, the implication is even mo…
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According to Soremekun, while the economic reality of …
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Black Tax More Money, More (Family) Problems?
The expectation to financially support extended family members once you’ve achieved financial stability can be both a s…
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The expectation to financially support extended family…
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Likumbi lya Mize
As dawn breaks over the Zambezi and the early cries of a fish eagle catching its first meal of the day echo across the …
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As dawn breaks over the Zambezi and the early cries of…
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Chikanda A Beloved Food Under Threat
Few dishes hold as much cultural significance and culinary charm as chikanda, a beloved delicacy tracing its origins to…
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Few dishes hold as much cultural significance and culi…
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Vernacular Architectural Heritage in Zambia
Vernacular architecture in Zambia is deeply influenced by the environment, climate, culture, art, and social context in…
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Vernacular architecture in Zambia is deeply influenced…
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60 Reasons I Fell in Love with Zambia
Zambia has a way of wrapping you up in its warm embrace, leaving a mark with its people, landscapes, and the unforgetta…
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Zambia has a way of wrapping you up in its warm embrac…
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Zambia’s Latest Contribution to Cinema
In On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (2024), Nyoni continues her exploration of complex female protagonists. The story centres …
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In On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (2024), Nyoni continues h…
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Kulamba Connecting to the Ancestors
Explore the vibrant Kulamba Ceremony of the Chewa people in Zambia. Discover the Nyau dancers, Gule Wamkulu, and rich c…
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Explore the vibrant Kulamba Ceremony of the Chewa peop…
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Reclaiming Indigenous Foodways Ancestral Practices for Drought Resilience
How traditional foraging and ancestral knowledge can combat food insecurity during Zambia’s droughts through sustainabl…
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How traditional foraging and ancestral knowledge can c…
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Cultural Repatriation A Long Way From Home
Returning these objects cannot fully rectify colonialism's impacts, but it would allow for new ownership, storytelling,…
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Returning these objects cannot fully rectify coloniali…
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From Java to Africa The Origins and Legacy of Chitenge
Discover the fascinating journey of African print fabric, from its origins in Java to its significant role in African c…
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Discover the fascinating journey of African print fabr…
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Bugs on the Menu Is the World Ready?
The EU and UN are promoting insects as a sustainable protein source, a practice long embraced in Zambia. In Zambia, var…
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The EU and UN are promoting insects as a sustainable p…
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Seeds of Resistance
A vast majority of histories we know and have access to are products of colonial realities and stories. These histories…
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A vast majority of histories we know and have access t…
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