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Culture
Best Zambian Podcasts you Need to Hear
The Zambian podcast scene is small but growing and the subject matters vary. Whether you’re looking for a podcast discussing history, personal finance, travel or mental health, or seeking to …
Music
Kalindula A Rhythmic Journey Through Zambian Culture
Kalindula is a distinctive Zambian music genre that has played a pivotal role in shaping the nation…
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Music
El Mukuka Debuts Zebra
Though El Mukuka is in a great place in his career right now, his story isn’t one of overnight succ…
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Music
The Sonic Legacy of Youssou N’Dour
Youssou N’Dour performed in Zambia for the first time, reminding an overflowing audience of his imp…
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Music
The King of Mbalax
Legendary Senegalese musician Youssou N’Dour has wowed audiences for decades, earning his reputatio…
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Arts
Zambian Art, Beyond the Gallery
Art in Zambia is not only confined to an art gallery in Lusaka or anywhere else in the country. Zam…
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Arts
Zambian Books That Deserve Hollywood Treatment
Zambia has a treasure trove of literature that could translate beautifully into film or TV.
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Arts
Close Encounters
Mfalme, a 35-year-old southern white rhino, bears a name that aptly translates to “king” in Swahili…
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Arts
Frozen Moment
There is a certain kind of empowerment I feel being able to capture wildlife in its element, with t…
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History
Tomo Nyirenda Witch Hunter
Tomo Nyirenda's deadly crusade against witches in Central Africa intertwined religious extremism wi…
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History
Zambia's Archaeological History
Zambia’s archaeological heritage offers a remarkable glimpse into early human history, featuring gr…
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History
Adamson Mushala From Patriot to Outlaw
Adamson Bratson Mushala is one of Zambia’s most complex historical figures — a freedom fighter with…
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History
Terror in the Luano Valley The Mailoni Brothers' Reign
From 2007 to 2013, the Mailoni Brothers were responsible for a string of brutal murders, terrorizin…
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Books
Recollections of a Tribal Hybrid
To me, there is absolutely nothing better than being Zambian. I love everything about my country, f…
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Books
The Making of the Miombo Book
The initial interest to photograph and identify the plants was sparked by the exposure to the array…
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Books
A Tale of Identity and Mixed Heritage
Most people would never in a million years associate Johannesburg with hiking
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Culture
Best Zambian Podcasts you Need to Hear
The Zambian podcast scene is small but growing and the subject matters vary. Whether you’re looking…
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Culture
After the Dream
According to Soremekun, while the economic reality of Kapwepwe's statement cannot be denied, the im…
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Culture
Black Tax More Money, More (Family) Problems?
The expectation to financially support extended family members once you’ve achieved financial stabi…
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Culture
Likumbi lya Mize
As dawn breaks over the Zambezi and the early cries of a fish eagle catching its first meal of the …
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