Boom is one of the most recognisable and most loved Zambian brands. Trade Kings Limited is the company behind this brand and many other well known local household products.

Stefano doesn’t look like your stereotypical chef by any stretch of the imagination. He doesn’t show the obvious signs of a man who loves his food by way of being heavy set, yet he does have the very jovial countenance.

The Bemba people`s traditional ceremony, the Ukusefya Pa Ng`wena or the festival of the crocodile, is undoubtedly one of the biggest and best-known cultural festivals in Zambia.

Water, meditation, yoga and a nice cold bath are Tehn Diamond’s remedies for the perfect start to a perfect day in Harare.

The year is 1943, and it’s a warm summer’s night at a local fishing village in Samfya, Luapula Province. A party is in full swing, with most of the village youth in attendance.

When you first hear the mention of Cleo ‘Ice Queen’ most likely you’ll think of a rap song, or maybe even a billboard but did you know she’s just as good at cooking up hits in the kitchen as in the studio booth?

The name’s misleading, Durban’s most famous spicy delight does not have two long ears, a fluffy tail and hop around on your plate. It’s a delicious half loaf or quarter loaf of fresh white bread filled to the brim with a steaming hot curry. And nothing says you’ve arrived in South Africa’s steamy coastal city…

A jazz pianist plays soothing background tunes. A tinkling fountain in the sprawling garden sings along. We’re comfortably ensconced in our velvetine chairs – poised to experience the legendary Belmond Mount Nelson hotel’s high tea in Cape Town. “Like wine – you start with the most robust tea and work your way to the milder…