History
King Lewanika the First
One of the most pivotal and paradoxical figures in Zambian history. Rising to power in the unstable, post-Makololo Bulozi of the late 19th century, Lewanika survived exile and internal rebellion …
History
King Lewanika the First
One of the most pivotal and paradoxical figures in Zambian history. Rising to power in the unstable, post-Makololo Bulozi of …
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Culture
Do We Still Value Elders’ Wisdom? Exploring Generational Disconnect
My father speaks in Bemba proverbs and believes skirts should fall below the knee. I move through Lusaka in shorts …
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Culture
Village Chronicles A City Dweller’s Guide to Going Back Home
For the city-dwelling Zambian, the village is a pilgrimage into a world where mornings are communal alarms, meals are negotiated …
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Culture
The Great Load-Shedding Olympics Zambia’s Unofficial National Sport
In a country where power cuts are the new normal, every Zambian becomes an unwilling athlete in the ultimate test …
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History
Zambia's First Movie Star
Hollywood wanted him. A British director called him indispensable. He sang the title song, acted alongside international stars, and had …
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Culture
Ubwali, Nshima Is Not Zambian
You can tell a Zambian's entire life story through nshima. The wedding nshima, where a bride proves herself with silver …
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History
Did You Know? Zambia Once Used a Pot as a Radio Mpoto Radio
In 1948, when the cheapest radio cost £45 (more than most Zambians earned in months), Harry Franklin had an audacious …
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Arts
Inside The Light A Powerful Addition to Zambian Cinema
From the producer who brought us Mpali's gripping polygamy drama, comes The Light—a shattering story. The Light is a mirror …
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History
Voice of Zambian Football, Dennis Liwewe
Before TV visuals dominated, one man’s voice painted a beautiful picture of the football game for millions. Dennis Liwewe was …
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FACES
Rock On, Rikki, Rock On!
As a founding force behind Zamrock, Zambia's electrifying answer to psychedelic rock, Ililonga fused African rhythms with Western influences to …
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News
Ghana vs Zambia Fugu Debate
A historic visa-waiver agreement between Ghana and Zambia should have been the headline. Instead, President Mahama's traditional fugu sparked a …
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Culture
Traditional Spirituality in the Christian Nation
Long before missionaries arrived, Zambians practised a layered cosmology connecting the living, ancestors, and the divine. Christianity didn't erase these …
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Wellbeing
Nshima, the Cause for Diabetics in Zambia?
Nshima sits at the centre of most Zambian plates, so when people hear it linked to diabetes, the reaction is …
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Culture
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Powerful Personal Brand in Zambia
In Zambia’s relationship-driven professional environment, reputation matters long before opportunities arrive. Building a personal brand is about shaping the kind …
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Culture
Have You Heard of Zambia's 74th Tribe?
Across Zambia’s cities, a new generation is emerging. These young people are deeply Zambian yet shaped by global influences through …
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Culture
Finding Your Soulmate, But She Wants Girlfriend Allowance
Dating apps are replacing traditional introductions, couples are negotiating finances more openly, and many people are marrying later than previous …
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Travel
48 Hours in Windhoek
Windhoek welcomes you with an easy calm. The city has the feel of a small town, yet it holds layers …
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Culture
Kuomboka 2026 Calling, Insider Info You Need!
Kuomboka is not just a ceremony you attend and tick off your list. It is an experience. If you are …
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History
Bamunyama, A Zambian History of Vampires
The legend of the Bamunyama, vampire men who drained African blood for their colonial masters, was a society processing fear, …
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Culture
What Africans Have Always Known About Plants
There's a woman in almost every Zambian household who knows things. She knows which leaf to press against a wound, …
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Arts
Lusaka's Hidden Gems Pt 1 - Art Galleries
You don't have to fly out to experience world-class art. Right here in Lusaka, a handful of small, under-the-radar galleries …
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Culture
Ku Mpande
Joseph looked down at himself as though seeing his own body for the first time. He raised one hand, touched …
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News
The Problem with Mob Justice in Zambia
Mob justice in Zambia often begins with suspicion, but too often ends in tragedy.
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Culture
Polygamy in Zambia and Why You Want to Be the First Wife
Polygamy is often debated, misunderstood, and quietly practised, but how does it actually work in Zambia?
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Culture
Stop Serving Only Nshima, It is Not Traditional Food
As fast food and modern eating habits dominate urban Zambia, many traditional meals are quietly disappearing from everyday kitchens.
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Culture
The Great Generational Debate
Every generation believes it grew up during the best era. Millennials defend the music and fashion of the 1990s and …
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FACES
Remembering Mpezeni
Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV took an old harvest ceremony and turned it into one of Southern Africa's biggest cultural events. …
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Culture
Mankhwala Za Chi-Boy Meets Modern Medicine
While doctors focus on diagnosing and treating physical illness, Ng'angas often address the social, cultural and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing. …
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Culture
Makishi Beyond the Mask
Beyond the colourful masks seen at festivals lies one of Zambia's most important cultural traditions.
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Culture
The Polygamist on Netflix
The Polygamist tells a story that looks familiar to many Africans, a man building wealth and status through conventional channels. …
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