Travel
Hidden Histories of Zambia's Mythical Waterfalls
Mutumuna, most likely ashamed of his behaviour which had led to the demise of his new family and their lives, approached the third waterfall and followed in their fates.
Travel
Hidden Histories of Zambia's Mythical Waterfalls
Mutumuna, most likely ashamed of his behaviour which had led to the demise of his new family and their lives, …
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History
The Men Who Shaped Zambia's Future
He established Zambia as a sovereign nation, implementing the philosophy of Humanism as a national ideology, and achieved regional anti-apartheid …
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Culture
Inside the Bene Mukuni Ceremony of the Toka Leya
Nearby, Chief Mukuni, draped in regal animal skins, leads a procession, his presence a bridge between the living and the …
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Culture
Lwiindi Gonde A Harvest Ceremony of Gratitude
At the heart of it all stands Chief Monze, adorned in leopard skins and ivory, his presence a bridge between …
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History
Why Do We Celebrate Heroes' Day In Zambia?
Heroes' Day exists because Zambia's independence was not peacefully handed over but painfully fought for from the colonial rulers. It …
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Culture
Healer or False Prophet? The Ng’angas Hidden In Plain Sight
I cowered and wondered if this was part of the ritual, a mystical performance where he would recite my name, …
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History
Did You Know Zambia is in the Guinness Book of World Records?
The countdown began. Three, two, one-pop! In a synchronised symphony of bottle caps hitting the ground, Zambia attempted to break …
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Culture
An Insider's Guide to Your First Mutomboko Ceremony in 2025
Greet with a hearty “Eh Mwane!” alongside three claps and don’t come close to the sacred muselo. Any person who …
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Culture
Before Chitenge
The Women’s History Museum of Zambia uncovered an incredible find in Sweden: 100-year-old leather cloaks made by the Batwa people …
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Explore
The Livingstone Museum Your Gateway to the Past
Discovered in 1921 in Kabwe, this ancient fossil provides a crucial link between early humans and our modern species. Yet …
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Culture
Is Lobola a Necessary Tradition or a Scam?
Although no Zambian tribe defines lobola as the sale of a bride, when money changes hands and a woman takes …
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History
The Hidden History of Aylmer May Cemetery
The cemetery also holds other landmarks that tell the tales of the past: the Memorial Wall, where ashes are interred; …
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