Winnie Miti

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.

First time in Zambia? Here’s what you didn’t know you needed. Planning your first trip to Zambia? This warm, insightful guide offers everything you need to know—when to go, where to stay, what to see, and how to get around.

Before maize meal, what did Zambians eat? Before strip malls and fast-food chains, what was the Zambian diet like? Eating sustainably sourced, traditional food is a form of historic and cultural preservation. What you eat can save your life or end it.

The biggest mistake people make is assuming that you need to be a tech expert to work online. You don’t. If you have a phone, internet access, and some creativity, there’s money to be made from these unique remote work ideas, right here in Zambia.

Long before the arrival of Western medicine, Zambians have turned to plants found in nature for sustenance and medicinal purposes. Plants such as moringa and blackjack have been used for everything from tending to wounds to curing colds.

Livingstone is the top tourist destination in Zambia, drawing in scores of tourists eager to experience the majesty of the Victoria Falls. However, there is more to Livingstone than the mighty falls. From sunset cruises to whitewater rafting, Livingstone has a range of adventures for you to experience on your next trip.