A Collaborative Tale
I met the owners of Lusaka Collective, Rosanne Thorne and Talitha Ullrich, on a bright summer afternoon to find out more about the space that offers a platform for Zambian artisans, craft makers and designers to showcase and sell their work
Charles Chambata From self-taught painter to master sculptor
There is more to Charles Chambata’s sculptures than what meets the eye. Trust me, this is not just another cliché.
4×4 feats and a country retreat at the foot of the Sani Pass
The dragon’s spine, or uKhahlamba in isiZulu, meaning ‘the barrier of spears’… the Drakensberg’s mysterious names evoke this mountain range’s dramatic appeal.
In search of unbridled nature, mysticism and history
From the crystal clear waters of Lake Tanganyika to the Chambeshi WWI Monument, the Northern Province has some notable tourist attractions that are making the northern circuit of Zambia an increasingly popular destination for many in and outside the country
The Adventure Within. Table Talk with Jo Pope
Jo Pope is free-spirited, tenacious and a go-getter. Her approach to life and her willingness to take risks took her from the south of England to South Luangwa, where she made her name as a veteran of the Zambian tourism sector
5 essential fashion items for men and how to style them
Fashion is a fickle thing. Seasons change and what’s in one day is out the next. Fashion trends therefore come and go but the list of basic essentials that should constitute the wardrobe of every stylish man is not particularly long.
Zambia in Concert
Music has always been a huge part of my life but for the longest time I always wanted to interpret what the music felt like to me in pictures, for other people to feel what I felt.
Climate change and the economy
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. 2019 was the year that concerted climate protests took place in cities around the world
Dooderonomy – 44
Zambian emeralds have to be among the most famous and iconic gemstones in the world. They’re sought after all over the world for their natural beauty and colour
How to spend your layover in Lusaka
Lusaka is a gracious and understated mixture of old and new. The best thing about Lusaka is that it guards its treasures from the masses but offers those visitors with open minds and hearts a relaxing respite during a hectic schedule
Growing the local meetings industry
In the Zambian context, oftentimes when high level meetings, conferences and exhibitions are held it is not for the community that they are being held in.
A Tale of Identity and Mixed Heritage
Most people would never in a million years associate Johannesburg with hiking
A pivotal time for Zambia’s economic future
Zambia is facing a number of macro-economic challenges but has set itself on a path back to economic stability and growth.
9 FASHION RULES TO BREAK IN 2020 AND BEYOND
Fashion is meant to be fun and there’s no fun in following rules, unless the rule is “break all the rules.”
The Foodie Guide to Joburg
They call Joburg the concrete jungle. It’s South Africa and Africa’s fast paced economic centre.
Kingdom of Lesotho The unassuming adventure hub
Lesotho is known as the small mountain kingdom that is completely surrounded by South Africa. It has an area of 30,355 square km. The moniker of mountain kingdom is apt as Lesotho’s lowest point is around 1,400 metres above sea level. Lesotho is the only country in the world whose lowest elevation is above 1,000 metres. Its […]