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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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What your poop is trying to tell you

Talking about poop or as we call it in bemba (AMAFI) is not exactly dinner-table conversation. But maybe it should be. One day...

WHEN A MAN CAN NO LONGER PROVIDE.

UPCOMING ARTISTES NEGLECTED BY RENOWNED MUSICIANS