Winnie Miti

This is the story of the Valley Tonga, nearly 60,000 people displaced when the Kariba Dam promised to bring light to a continent. It is also the story of Nyami Nyami, the serpent-river spirit whose legend refuses to be drowned.

Long before the world embraced "organic living" and "natural remedies," Zambian grandmothers were quietly practising holistic healing in their kitchens. More than health hacks, these remedies represent a continuous thread of communal wisdom and female agency.

Forget everything you think you know about safari. In Zambia's vast Kafue National Park, there are no guarantees, no scripts, and no crowds—just 22,400 square kilometres of untamed wilderness waiting to rewrite your understanding of what a true African adventure should be.

Nobody knew how she made it, but everyone knew it was alive in a way that was curious and somewhat eerie. One year, the container looked as if it was breathing, swirling inside like it was thinking about its great escape.

To accompany the Tente, the rains also usher in Inswa, flying ants that descend in coordinated clouds after the first storms. Their arrival is definitely a symbolic commencement of the rainy season.

“Have you heard of this? It’s called Nsunko.” she said. The name rang a bell; I’d heard of it before from some of my patients at the hospital, many of whom had mentioned it casually when I’d asked about any habits they’d like me to know.

Most people don’t talk openly about how exhausting it is to work hard and still feel behind. Savings accounts barely grow. The cost of basic goods rises every day.

When Barbara Banda scored back-to-back hat tricks at the Tokyo Olympics, she didn’t just make history—she forced the world to see Zambian football differently. Then, when controversy tried to sideline her, she responded by captaining her team to Zambia’s first-ever Women’s World Cup goal. No apologies. No compromise. Just a relentless rise.

What if I told you that the very thing you do for fun, the thing people always compliment you on, could become a proper, registered business? One that earns you a steady income, gives you freedom, and may even employ others in the future.

An initial glimpse of the Makishi dancers may be frightening, but it’s important to understand that these are representations of the spirit world—warriors assigned to protect their people.

Let's be honest, most of us have forwarded a funny meme, shared "breaking news" before double-checking, or added a funny comment under a trending post. But in 2025, Zambia's digital community is under strict surveillance.

Stress is inevitable, but how we handle it makes all the difference. Zambia’s rich traditions offer a treasure trove of natural remedies, ones that don’t require expensive retreats or elaborate routines.

With hiring managers spending just 6-7 seconds scanning each CV, every detail matters. This guide breaks down how to structure, tailor, and optimise your resume. Avoid costly mistakes and create a CV that positions you as the ideal candidate.

It was in Accra, Ghana, the first African country to gain independence in 1957, where leaders from across the continent gathered for the first Conference of Independent African States on April 15, 1958.

When I think of Ukuchina, I remember my mother’s warm, firm hands on my legs after long days of netball. How she would soak eucalyptus leaves in steaming hot water, wringing out a facecloth and pressing it firmly.

Zambia is a product of its workforce. From the ladies who sweep the streets in the wee hours or the morning to the leaders of the nation, everyone matters. Every year on 1st May, Zambia stands in solidarity with the rest of the world.