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The true meaning of Chainama

In a world that is increasingly embracing the importance of mental health, the call to destigmatize mental health facilities is gaining momentum world over....

Mental torture: A life and peace snatcher

Effects of mental torture among individuals is a psychological disorder. Mental torture leads to depression in some individuals experiencing it and it is more...

Jeffrey Zimba: the unconventional battle with insane

Most people who exhibit symptoms of insanity are typically diagnosed with some form of mental illness; however, the case of Jeffrey Zimba, a 60-year-old resident of...

The myth of the faceless UNZA graduate statue

The University of Zambia (UNZA) has long been seen as a citadel of academic thought and logical discourse. Despite UNZA’s chequered history of student...

Zambia embraces nuclear technology

When a section of society perceives nuclear power, their minds immediately wander into a negative space such as atomic bombs, missiles and anything related...

The Super: Zambian version of anime

Second hand vehicles remain Japan's major and popular export to Zambia. However, anime, a computer-generated animation, is another Japanese export that has become popular...

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