Akatoka N Kayama

For millions of Zambians, NHIMA was supposed to mean dignity at the clinic door. No more begging for treatment. No more watching relatives suffer because the money wasn't there.

Inflation is finally easing after years of squeezing our pockets, and real opportunities are opening up. Whether you're job hunting, running a small business or just trying to make your kwacha stretch further, you need to know what these numbers actually mean for your daily life.

Picture this: thousands gathering in traditional regalia, the air thick with anticipation, drums echoing across the sacred grounds. Ncwala 2025 was spectacular, and if you missed it, you definitely want to be there for 2026.

The end of the year isn't just about parties and resolutions—it's the perfect time to sort out your money situation. Whether you've been spending like there's no tomorrow or carefully counting every ngwee, December is your chance to reset.

Conversations on Zambian social media in December sparked debates nationwide. Yo Maps revealed family loyalties, Triple M defended boundaries in grief, and Naomi Pilbara challenged beauty standards. If you missed the buzz, here’s what made these podcast episodes unmissable.

Remember when we told you how to spend 72 hours in Lusaka? Well, the city's moved on, and so have we. New spots have opened, old favourites have got even better, and there's a cemetery you absolutely need to visit (yes, really). This is everything that's changed since our last guide, because Lusaka in 2025 is not the same city it was before.

Remember when your grandmother told you not to sweep at night? Or that time your auntie gave you a proper telling-off for stepping over someone's legs? Growing up, we all heard these warnings, and most of us dismissed them as old-fashioned nonsense.

The power cuts. The signal drops. And life hits pause. So what are networks doing to keep Zambia connected?

Ready to turn up? Zambia's music scene is absolutely buzzing right now, and if you haven't updated your playlist lately, you're seriously missing out. From heartfelt love songs to street anthems that'll have you on your feet, our artists are serving us pure fire.

Kasaba Bay wasn't just another beautiful spot on Lake Tanganyika. For Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia's first president, it was where politics met family, where national announcements were made, and where history was written.

If you've got toddlers bouncing off the walls or teens rolling their eyes at "family time," Lusaka's got you covered. We're talking proper outdoor adventures, hands-on learning that doesn't feel like school, and places where you can actually relax while the kids burn energy.

From independence to date, the women who've stood beside Zambia's presidents have used that platform to push for real change—fighting for children's health, speaking out about HIV/AIDS when nobody else would, and creating programs that still impact lives today.

Load shedding doesn't have to control your schedule anymore. From owning power banks to full solar setups, we're breaking down the gadgets that actually work for Zambian households without crazy price tags.

What if your car that sits idle 50% of the time could be generating K2,000 to K8,000 monthly? These are three real, tested income streams that ordinary Zambians are already using to fatten their bank accounts.

Forget waiting for the perfect job opportunity. Savvy Zambians are already earning real money online, and you can too. From selling clothes on WhatsApp to creating AI images that companies actually buy, these aren't get-rich-quick schemes.

They educate, connect, and offer a genuine reflection of the contemporary Zambian experience. They’re sparking conversations among the youth, influencing culture, and sharing a unique perspective that resonates far beyond our borders.