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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,...

The silent struggle of postpartum depression among young mothers

The first cry of a newborn is often expected to bring overwhelming joy, excitement and hope. But for some mothers, that joyful moment is...

The quiet decline of a lifelong habit in the digital age

There was a time when reading was more than a school requirement. Many young people spent hours immersed in novels, fairy tales and other...

The fight against fake pages as Zambia heads to the polls

As Zambia moves closer to the general elections, social media has become the country’s digital battlefield. It is where campaigns are launched, promises are...

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...

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Life of an UNZA Moma (University of Zambia female student)

Life on campus is described by many students as an exciting, adventurous, mind exploring as well as a challenging journey. Many youths often look...

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