Akatoka N Kayama
A Zambian writer with a passion for uncovering stories that shape daily lifestyle. With an eye for detail, she crafts insightful engaging articles that blend local flavour with global appeal.
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 ancestral spirits watching from the mist. For those who stand witness, the ceremony is more than a performance, it’s an invitation to step inside a story still being written.
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 advocacy in supporting liberation movements across Southern Africa.
IMF Completes Its 5th Economic Review of Zambia, What Next?
As the next ECF review looms in November 2025, the government faces a critical test. Can it maintain the current reform momentum while addressing immediate economic pain points?
Why Has the US Cut $50 Million of Medical Funding to Zambia?
Zambia’s healthcare system faces a critical juncture after the U.S. government's decision to reduce $50 million in annual aid for medication and medical supplies. There are concerns about how Zambia will continue its HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis programs.