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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 …
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How Social Media Sparked Zambia's Cultural Revolution
Through intimate encounters with punk skating culture, earth-centred spirituality, and alternative music communities, t…
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The Secret Science Behind Traditional Zambian Brews
Nobody knew how she made it, but everyone knew it was alive in a way that was curious and somewhat eerie. One year, the…
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Zambia’s Poor Middle Class
And education offers no immunity. University degrees and professional titles don't shield you from short-term contracts…
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Church or Cult?
James Sakara, a Zambian pastor who in 2021 had his congregants bury him alive with his hands bound so that in 3 days he…
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Is Lobola a Necessary Tradition or a Scam?
Although no Zambian tribe defines lobola as the sale of a bride, when money changes hands and a woman takes a man’s sur…
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Before Chitenge
The Women’s History Museum of Zambia uncovered an incredible find in Sweden: 100-year-old leather cloaks made by the Ba…
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An Insider's Guide to Your First Mutomboko Ceremony in 2025
Greet with a hearty “Mwane!” alongside three claps and don’t come close to the sacred muselo. Any person who steps on t…
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Rungano Nyoni On Grief, Dreams and Guinea Fowls
She spots something in the darkness: her Uncle Fred, lying dead near a brothel. The image of Shula standing over his bo…
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Healer or False Prophet? The Ng’angas Hidden In Plain Sight
I cowered and wondered if this was part of the ritual, a mystical performance where he would recite my name, place of b…
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Lwiindi Gonde A Harvest Ceremony of Gratitude
At the heart of it all stands Chief Monze, adorned in leopard skins and ivory, his presence a bridge between the living…
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Zambia's Not-So-Hidden Street Food Culture
Street vending isn’t just about commerce; it’s a lifeline. For vendors with few opportunities, a simple stall means put…
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Inside the Bene Mukuni Ceremony of the Toka Leya
Nearby, Chief Mukuni, draped in regal animal skins, leads a procession, his presence a bridge between the living and th…
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Two Zambian Traditional Ceremonies You Need to See to Believe
An initial glimpse of the Makishi dancers may be frightening, but it’s important to understand that these are represent…
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Are These Zambia’s First Inhabitants?
They retained Mukuni as paramount chief, and the Lenje still refer to themselves as Bene Mukuni (Mukuni’s people) in co…
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What Changes Will Pope Leo XIV Bring to the Catholic Church?
Pope Leo XIV began his papacy during a particularly divisive time: liberal Catholics hoped he would continue Pope Franc…
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The Curious Case of Mukolwe, the Hybrid Chicken
Roosting at the Chainama roundabout in northeastern Lusaka, the Hybrid Chicken, much like her living counterparts, has …
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How Social Media Sparked Zambia's Cultural Revolution
Through intimate encounters with punk skating cul…
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The Secret Science Behind Traditional Zambian Brews
Nobody knew how she made it, but everyone knew it…
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Culture
Zambia’s Poor Middle Class
And education offers no immunity. University degr…
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Church or Cult?
James Sakara, a Zambian pastor who in 2021 had hi…
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Culture
Is Lobola a Necessary Tradition or a Scam?
Although no Zambian tribe defines lobola as the s…
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Culture
Before Chitenge
The Women’s History Museum of Zambia uncovered an…
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An Insider's Guide to Your First Mutomboko Ceremony in 2025
Greet with a hearty “Mwane!” alongside three clap…
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Rungano Nyoni On Grief, Dreams and Guinea Fowls
She spots something in the darkness: her Uncle Fr…
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Healer or False Prophet? The Ng’angas Hidden In Plain Sight
I cowered and wondered if this was part of the ri…
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Lwiindi Gonde A Harvest Ceremony of Gratitude
At the heart of it all stands Chief Monze, adorne…
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Zambia's Not-So-Hidden Street Food Culture
Street vending isn’t just about commerce; it’s a …
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Inside the Bene Mukuni Ceremony of the Toka Leya
Nearby, Chief Mukuni, draped in regal animal skin…
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Two Zambian Traditional Ceremonies You Need to See to Believe
An initial glimpse of the Makishi dancers may be …
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Are These Zambia’s First Inhabitants?
They retained Mukuni as paramount chief, and the …
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What Changes Will Pope Leo XIV Bring to the Catholic Church?
Pope Leo XIV began his papacy during a particular…
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The Curious Case of Mukolwe, the Hybrid Chicken
Roosting at the Chainama roundabout in northeaste…
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