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BP no longer a disease associated with the older generation.

What was once considered a disease of old age is increasingly becoming a major health concern among young people. High blood pressure, commonly known...

The unseen weight of bullying in zambian schools

Long after physical wounds heal, the psychological impact of bullying remains a heavy, unseen weight that a child carries into every room they enter.  When...

The rise of inhalant abuse among Lusaka’s youth 

The dangerous substances people use to get high or drunk can be right in front of us, disguised as ordinary everyday products and for...

Having long or short labia minora does not make a woman less of a woman— Dr. Ethan

For generations, a practice quietly passed from one generation of women to another has been presented as part of growing into womanhood. Known by some...

Keeping Girls in School: Musipi’s Story of Loss, Resilience and Hope 

When the only thing standing in your way is an opportunity, everything can seem unachievable until that opportunity is given to you. For 14-year-old Musipi...

THE REAL COST OF INFIDELITY ON FAMILIES.

According to the Judiciary of Zambia Annual Report (2022), divorce petitions filed in Local Courts increased from 21,614 in 2021 to 31,452 in 2022,...

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NOT EATING RIGHT? THINK AGAIN

Food is undoubtedly one of the most important substances the world has been blessed with to maintain human life and growth. Because of this unique...

How E-Cigarettes nearly cost Cosmas Mwila his Life.

It starts with a puff of sweet-smelling vapour, colourful flavours and the promise of a safer alternative to cigarettes. But for Cosmas Mwila, that...

The Silent Threat of Neonatal Sepsis among premature babies.

The first cry of a newborn is supposed to bring relief, joy and hope. But for some mothers, that cry is followed by days...

Who really deserves the flowers this father’s day?

Every year, Father's Day arrives with messages of gratitude, family gatherings and celebrations dedicated to the men who have helped shape our lives. Children buy...

Home beyond ‎borders.

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...

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UNZA Graduate shines in sports and communications

The University of Zambia (UNZA) held its 54th annual graduation ceremony, conferring degrees to hundreds of students who have worked tirelessly to achieve...