
Culture
A Thought Experiment: What If Zambia Had Made It to the Moon?
However, on the morning of October 25, 1964, Zambia stunned the world as the first female Afronaut, Matha Mwamba, was launched into space, becoming the first African country to send a manned spacecraft into space.

Culture
After the Dream
According to Soremekun, while the economic reality of Kapwepwe's statement cannot be denied, the implication is even more profound: despite achieving political independence, Zambia's cultural identity remained heavily influenced by foreign—mainly colonial—forces.