History
Zambia at 60: A Personal History
As Zambia marks 60 years of independence, the article captures the spirit of a nation built on sacrifice and hope, diving into the memories of those who experienced it.
History
Zambia at 60 A Personal History
As Zambia marks 60 years of independence, the article captures the spirit of a nation built on sacrifice and hope, …
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FACES
For Zambia, with Love. Kenneth Kaunda at 100 A Tribute
There is something to be said about names. Zambia is named after the Mighty Zambezi river, Nzambi Enzi, that flows …
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History
Alice Lenshina The Rebel Prophetess
Discover the story of Alice Lenshina, the rebel prophetess who led the revolutionary Lumpa Church in Zambia.
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History
The Women of the Struggle
When Zambia’s freedom fighters are mentioned, many courageous women stood shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts, risking their safety …
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History
Tomo Nyirenda Witch Hunter
Tomo Nyirenda's deadly crusade against witches in Central Africa intertwined religious extremism with violent fanaticism. Discover the chilling history behind …
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Culture
After the Dream
According to Soremekun, while the economic reality of Kapwepwe's statement cannot be denied, the implication is even more profound: despite …
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History
Betty Kaunda, The Blueprint
The Kaunda family house in Chilenje still stands, and one might wonder if it would have endured this long without …
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History
Africa Freedom Day
It was in Accra, Ghana, the first African country to gain independence in 1957, where leaders from across the continent …
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Culture
The Demons of Chiengi
There is a saying in Zambia: “If you cross someone from Chiengi, you will see the back of a snake”.Out …
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Books
Zambia’s Earliest Literary Journals
The 1960's were a golden age for African literature. In 1962, the conference was held during a period when many …
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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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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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History
The Lost Voices of Kariba
This is the story of the Valley Tonga, nearly 60,000 people displaced when the Kariba Dam promised to bring light …
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History
The Chachacha Riots Revisted What Really Happened?
Kenneth Kaunda and the United National Independence Party (UNIP) launched the Chachacha campaign - a strategic movement of mass civil …
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History
What Really Happened to Dag Hammarskjöld?
On September 18, 1961, a DC-6 aircraft carrying UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld crashed in the forests near Ndola, killing …
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History
Sound Familiar? The Story Behind Zambia’s National Anthem
Have you ever noticed that when Zambia's national anthem plays, it sounds hauntingly familiar to Tanzania's and South Africa's? This …
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History
Beyond Kaunda Who Else Was in the Freedom Struggle
Every nation's independence story has a face—but rarely just one. While Kenneth Kaunda's image adorns Zambian currency and monuments, the …
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History
When Zambia Assembled Cars
There was a time when Zambia not only imported cars, but also built them. In the glow of post-independence ambition, …
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History
The House of Restriction
In 1959, authorities told villagers in Kabompo that the man arriving at House J11a was a cannibal who ate children. …
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History
Building Lusaka
What is Lusaka, anyway? The answer is found in the dust, the nostalgia, the colonial bones, and the resilient spirit …
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History
The Story of Mbala, Zambia’s Oldest District
Forget what you know about Zambia's well-trodden paths. Journey to Mbala, the nation's oldest district, where the echoes of history …
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History
Abandoned Monuments in Zambia
Scattered across Zambia stand buildings that once buzzed with purpose—a scientific station that saved millions from famine, a lakeside retreat …
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