MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka KULAMBA Kubwalo traditional ceremony is an annual ceremony of the Lenje people in Central Province. It is celebrated every year in October at a site called Likonde Lya Ba Nkanga, which is where the mother of the seven Lenje chiefs is buried. The Lenje people originally moved to Zambia from the Kolo
MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka YOUNG environmental champions from Edwin Mulongoti Primary School recently enjoyed an educational visit to Munda Wanga Environmental Park after winning third prize at the 2026 Butterfly Kids Climate Action Fair. The learners, supported by Little Miss Intellect Zambia (LMIZ) and Child Youth Intellects for Change (CYIC), earned the award by presenting a
CHARITY MUNG’OMBA Lusaka FROM displaying colourful artwork to taking visitors through lessons on how they have grown vegetables, pupils from RPS High Top Private School are proving that learning goes beyond the classroom. The school attracted attention at the 98th Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show in Lusaka, where pupils showcased their creativity, farming skills and
MICHELLE KAHINGA Lusaka TWENTY-FOURYEAR-OLD Joseph Kambele, a Bachelor of Computer Science student, is already challenging one of the continent’s biggest questions: Who will save Africa? The Mulungushi University student has written a book titled “Who Will Save Africa? Rethinking Leadership for a Brighter Future”, a thought provoking book that urges Africans, especially young people, to
IT IS possible to build a meaningful career without neglecting your family,” says Hellen Mwale in her concluding message after this author chatted with her about her career journey. Conversely, it is difficult to define her by a single career because, at just 34 years old, Hellen Mwale has worn many hats. She is ambitious;
Dear editor, MY NAME is Chitaba Nsunge, a fourth-year agricultural student at the University of Zambia studying crop science. I am writing to share my views on genetic modification in crops and their misconceptions and benefits. Genetic modification has been around since the first domestication of crops and animals. When a characteristic of an organism
DARLINGTON MWENDABAI Lusaka THE Zambia International Trade Fair (ZITF) is a flagship event, hosting different institutions from around the country and even across the borders for a special week of networking events, including entertainment for children. ZITF is strategically situated on the Copperbelt, in Ndola, which is Zambia’s second-largest city and the nation’s biggest investment
MARGARET CHISANGA Ndola THE Zambia International Trade Fair, (ZITF), held every year in Ndola, on the Copperbelt province, holds a special place in the hearts of many visitors. During this week of networking events and business meetings, many find time to spend a special-moments at the Munda Wanga Mini Zoo. The Ministry of tourism, which
MARGARET CHISANGA, Lusaka Modrine Mweetwa, from NIPA today joined The European Union Ambassador to Zambia and COMESA, Karolina Stasiak, as she hosted a diverse team of women to mark International Day of Women in Diplomacy, which is commemorated on June 24th. The event offered an opportunity for women comprising those in senior management in Diplomacy
MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka Today, on the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, the Czech Embassy in Lusaka has partnered with Kabulonga Girls Secondary School for a special programme which will see one of their pupils have a hands on experience of diplomatic work. Kabulonga Girls Secondary School Pupil, Munachilemba Lushomo will have a full hands