Table Talk with Apoorva Mehrotra
It’s the beginning of summer and the sun is dancing across the pond at Southern Sun’s Musuku Restaurant. As I take my seat I spy some resident weaver birds among the reeds and a baby crocodile in the water. Seated on the terrace next to the pond, Apoorva Mehrotra graciously pours the both of us […]
REMOTE AFRICA SAFARIS – Remote by name and nature
All Remote Africa bush camps are nestled in secluded and far reaching areas of Zambia’s Luangwa Valley. Tafika Camp is no exception and its location north of the Nsefu sector, makes it ideal for those who enjoy the serenity of the bush. Tafika is home to the Coppinger family and it is where their daughters […]
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF THE LUSAKA STOCK EXCHANGE
Earlier this year, on 21 February 2019 the Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE) marked its 25th anniversary. However, this key milestone in the economic history of Zambia went largely unnoticed and unheralded. Upon independence, a newly minted Zambia had to quickly mobilise money to develop its economy. It soon dawned on the technocrats and leaders of […]
The Future of Work in Zambia
In July 1966, the foundation for the future of work in Zambia was laid for the next five decades. The country’s first university, The University of Zambia, had officially opened and the matriculation of the first professionals was set in motion. 53 years later a university degree barely scratches the surface of what is required […]
Building Zambia by supporting local businesses
When the Zambia national soccer team, Chipolopolo, are in action, cords of unity are bound together and everyone moves in unison. People put aside their differences and come together as one to support their own. Evans Ngoma, an entrepreneur and founder of the BuyZed campaign contends that this level of support should extend to Zambian […]
Faces of Zambia
By Chona Mwemba I am a 25-year-old self-taught Zambian photographer. I love shooting everyday life photos because they cannot be replicated or faked. The rawness and richness of my subjects and the environment they’re in is a personal reminder to myself to always see the beauty of life no matter where I am. Through my […]
Dooderonomy (41)
I have been in Zambia now for nearly a decade and have had the best time of my life. The people are what makes Zambia such a welcoming place. I have had an absolute blast and I have been lucky to share many of my life’s amazing and funny moments with you all through this […]
Musical heroes
Past meets present Depending on which generation of Zambians you ask, their definition of Zambian music will be varied but nothing short of interesting. Zambia is an eclectic nation, in musical tastes as well as diversity of the people that inhabit its borders. What can you expect from a nation with 72 tribes? From the […]
MTEFs A panacea for Zambia’s economic ills?
Planning is an essential foundation stone in the construction of any sustainable economic growth programme.
The winter to summer style guide
The only constant thing in life is change. And as the season change naturally our style does as well
Cape Verde. You’ll keep coming back
In 2018 Cape Verde was the number one country that saw the biggest growth in web searches, based on the last ten years.
Discover a World of Perspectives on Zambia
37d Gallery and The stART Foundation’s recent exhibition A Photographic Perspective of Zambia is unique.
The Zambian mining space More than just copper
If you were to ask most Zambians what their country is known for I am sure that the answer would be: the Victoria Falls, second is the Chipolopolo (our national football team) and last but not least, copper. Zambia is, after all, one of the biggest copper producers in the world. However, the country is […]
Lion Camp
Going on safari must be at the top of most people’s bucket list, and once you have been to Africa, and experienced the magic that this great continent has to offer,
THE SPLENDOUR OF THE KAFUE NATIONAL PARK
It’s 3am and you can see the stars twinkle in the infinite blackness of the night sky.
THE QUEEN OF REGGAE/DANCEHALL MUSIC IN MALAWI
The way she utters the words “I am a reggae/dancehall artist” lets you know Sangie means business.