Musonda Mukuka

Zambia’s boxing industry is robust and dynamic. With stories that seem almost fictional, Zambian boxers brave the odds and dominate both locally and on the international stage. From legendary figures like Lottie Mwale and established icons like Esther Phiri to rising stars like Patrick Chinyemba, boxing in Zambia is a beacon of resilience and a show of the nation’s strength.

The Kaunda family house in Chilenje still stands, and one might wonder if it would have endured this long without Mama Betty, who shifted roles endlessly—from door to window to wall to frame. She transitioned from schoolgirl to mother, to first lady, and grandmother.