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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...

Mapalo Sichone, UNZA’s first visually impaired Law Student.

Life comes with different challenges and opportunities, what others may consider as a disadvantage, to others is an opportunity to defy the odds. In the...

How traditional Chief burials have changed over time

Behind Zambia’s traditional communities, what generational practices have survived for thousands of years, and how have the customs, beliefs, and rituals that once honoured...

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From the archive

IS HOMOSEXUALITY A MORE SERIOUS CRIME?

It’s amazing what we choose to give attention to sometimes. Late August 2019 had the whole Zambia talking when 52 year old Capital buses...