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Growing up with uncertainty about identity, status, and future opportunities creates challenges that many people do not see. For decades, Zambia has been a safe...

Zambian skateboarding: A hidden gem of development. 

There is a vibrant and passionate, yet unrecognized, community of skateboarders in Zambia who glide along the pavements of Lusaka like a secret society...

Zambia races toward its high-stakes general elections

As Zambia races toward its high-stakes general elections on August 13, 2026, a strange, unprecedented silence has fallen over the nation's political landscape.  In a...

When clean water flows opportunities flow too; Commemorating the Day of an African Child.

Yesterday, Africa commemorated the Day of the African Child under the theme "Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in...

When private becomes public, Zambia’s digital privacy crisis.

Leaked intimate videos are private sexual images or recordings shared without the consent of the individuals involved. In the digital age, such content can...

Forgiveness through Prayer.

Forgiveness is often one of the hardest choices a person can make, especially after experiencing pain, betrayal, or disappointment. Yet, through prayer, many people find...

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