
The Lionde Shawl: Weaving Tradition into Every Thread
Every Lionde shawl is an art piece where tradition and passion intersect with every thread. Every thread woven into a Lionde clothe is crafted with dedication and carries a piece of the founder’s heart.

Bugs on the Menu: Is the World Ready?
The EU and UN are promoting insects as a sustainable protein source, a practice long embraced in Zambia. In Zambia, various insects are traditional delicacies. As food security challenges grow, Zambia’s entomophagy tradition offers valuable insights into sustainable eating.

Architectural Forms of Man and Nature
I am a journalist and photographer based in Lusaka. I’ve lived here since 2006 when I left my job as a financial journalist in London and came to Zambia to work for a local newspaper…

Damyna the Musical
Zambia’s name is becoming more synonymous with the film lovers in Cannes, France. Ngosa Chungu’s E18hteam was the first to receive a nod at the Cannes Cinematique, and now Josephine Kachiza has won the Best Female Performer award at the Festival International du Film PanAfricain for Peter Langmead’s Damyna the Musical. Not to be confused […]

Patagonia Torrentshell 3L
There’s no doubt that wet weather can make your hiking and camping more challenging but with the right…

Mpoto Yathu: The New Spot in Town
As my date and I walked into Mpoto Yathu what really caught my attention was the African-inspired décor.

Art and philosophy in the Showgrounds
Lusaka’s Showgrounds holds one of the city’s most surprising secrets. Hidden between industrial and commercial enterprises is a treasure trove of talented sculptors; working and exhibiting world class art pieces, mostly from recycled metal

A blueprint for surviving the war for talent
In a world where strategic plans and technological advancements are abundant, the legendary business author Peter Drucker advances that “Developing talent is a business’s most important task.”

Digital payments – Key to enhanced regional trade
Consumers around the world, Zambia included, have shown an increasing desire to use digital financial services.

Snakes in Zambia -Misunderstood creatures
There are currently 99 species of snakes known to live in Zambia. Of this number, 71 are harmless to human beings. They either have no venom or their venom is too weak to harm us. So far, so good. However, there are also snakes that pose a threat to humans. There are 28 snakes in […]

How to Pull Off Celebrity-Inspired Looks
When it comes to outfit inspiration, we turn to the runway and the streets, but it is the celebrity circle where we often uncover some of the coolest looks.

Remembering the Incomparable Heroes of the Gabon Air Disaster
The Zambian national football team that perished in the Gabon air disaster of 28 April 1993, according to fans, respected commentators, bookmakers and neutral observers alike

Dana Patel Beauty in the Every Day
My name is Dana Patel and I am a photographer based in Lusaka, Zambia. I was born and raised in San Diego, California and have lived in Zambia for almost eight years now. Fueled by my innate passion for discovery, I am inspired by the natural beauty of the world around us. Lucky for us, Zambia is naturally beautiful, even in its everyday

Sakae Paradise – A hidden gem in the city
The drive to Sakae Paradise is a quiet serene one as I head down Leopards Hill, past the boom gate turn onto State Lodge Road and drive through the newly developed neighbourhood

Fisho Mwale’s Unfinished Story A legacy built on continuous learning
Fisho Patrick Mwale is a titan of the Zambian business sector with an indelible and illustrious career spanning more than four decades.

Dooderonomy 50
I have run a couple of blogs (currently inactive) and have always been a bit active on information sharing forums online.