History
African Founding Fathers Who Championed Democracy
They led liberation movements, built nations from colonial borders, and shaped the political futures of modern Africa. But behind every independence hero lies a more complicated story about power, democracy …
History
African Founding Fathers Who Championed Democracy
They led liberation movements, built nations from colonial borders, and shaped the political futures of modern Africa. But behind every …
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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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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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History
Chirupula The Pioneer Who went 'Native' and banished the Luanshya River Snake
He arrived in Northern Rhodesia as a British pioneer but became John "Chirupula" Stephenson, who founded Ndola, married into African …
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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 Cave Shrines of Northern Rhodesia & The Spirits Still Visited
Behind waterfalls, rock shelters and cliffs of Northern Zambia lie places that communities have revered for generations. These landscapes reveal …
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History
The Witchcraft Act and Zambia's Unfinished Colonial Debate
When two men were convicted under Zambia's colonial-era Witchcraft Act in 2025, the case reopened difficult questions about belief, knowledge, …
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Arts
The Forgotten Photo Studio That Helped Zambians See Themselves
Long before smartphones and social media, one photography studio quietly documented the lives of ordinary Zambians during colonial rule. Fine …
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History
Why Do Zambians Celebrate Unity Day?
If you're new to Zambia or just curious about what all the fuss is about on the first Tuesday of …
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Culture
Get Ready for Mutomboko 2026 With This Insider's Guide
Every July, the Mutomboko Ceremony brings thousands to Mwansabombwe to celebrate the history, resilience and traditions of Zambia's Lunda people. …
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Culture
Reclaiming the Afronaut and Zambia's Space Programme
Imagine training for a moon landing inside a 200-litre oil drum while the world’s press laughs at your audacity. That …
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Culture
70 Years Of Likumbi Lya Mize Ceremony
As the Luvale people celebrate 70 years of the modern Likumbi Lya Mize ceremony, discover the history behind one of …
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History
The Battle for Kavalamanja
The Battle of Kavalamanja left lasting scars on Luangwa and its people. Almost five decades later, the district faces a …
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History
The Forgotten Queens of Barotseland
Barotseland's history is often told through the reigns of its male Litungas. But at Nalolo, women held an important political …
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History
Kariba Dam The Human Cost of Zambia’s Clean Energy
Lake Kariba is celebrated as one of Africa's great engineering achievements, but beneath its waters lies a history of displacement, …
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Games
Betty Chilunga’s Notes on Freedom
She fought for independence, then spent decades supporting the freedom fighters history nearly forgot. Meet Betty Chilunga, the woman still …
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