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 “Mwane!” alongside three claps and don’t come close to the sacred muselo. Any person who steps …
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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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Wellbeing
Zambian Clean-Eating Seasonal Food Practices Before They Were Trends
To accompany the Tente, the rains also usher in Inswa, flying ants that descend in coordinated clouds after the first …
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Culture
The Secret Science Behind Traditional Zambian Brews
Nobody knew how she made it, but everyone knew it was alive in a way that was curious and somewhat …
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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
Language of the Masses
From "utubasungu" praise to playground code-switching, discover how one language both unites and divides a nation still negotiating its multilingual …
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Culture
A Thought Experiment What If Zambia Had Made It to the Moon?
However, on the morning of October 25, 1964, Zambia stunned the world as the first female Afronaut, Matha Mwamba, was …
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Travel
Exploring Zambia’s Western Province
Africa's second-largest wildebeest migration, a 200-year-old royal ceremony that transforms rivers into highways, and waterfalls that nearly claimed the name …
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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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Arts
The Life, Times and Art of Henry Tayali
Beyond his iconic sculptures and paintings, Tayali's true legacy lies in his tireless fight to establish a platform for Zambian …
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Culture
A Touch of the Sun One of Zambia’s Earliest Films Revisited
In 1979, Hollywood stars landed in Lusaka to make cinema history with local actors. The result was brilliant, terrible, and …
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Culture
Curtain Call at the Lusaka Playhouse
The Lusaka Playhouse is more than a decaying building; it's the heart of Zambian theatre. But can passion alone save …
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History
Zambia's First Ladies
From independence to date, the women who've stood beside Zambia's presidents have used that platform to push for real change—fighting …
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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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News
The Best (and Worst) of Zambia’s Bank Heists
Zambia's most infamous bank heists aren't the Hollywood thrillers you'd expect. There are no elaborate tunnel systems or synchronised watches. …
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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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Travel
Kasaba Bay Kenneth Kaunda's Secret Hideout
Kasaba Bay wasn't just another beautiful spot on Lake Tanganyika. For Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia's first president, it was where politics …
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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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