50 Things That Define Zambia

What do the Federal Reserve Bank in the United States, the Bank of England in the United Kingdom, the Reserve Bank of Australia in Australia, and the Bank of Zambia in Zambia have in common?

In the early 1970s, Zambia introduced a musical genre that combined American and British rock music with traditional Zambian tunes. This new genre of music is what we now know as Zamrock.

Why did Zambia decide to sell most of its government-owned companies in the 1990s, and who were the winners and losers in those transactions?

"Cha cha cha" is a weird name for a road, but once you understand the historical significance of the campaign that bears this name, you soon realize that naming a road "Cha cha cha" isn't so weird after all.

The railway line that created a lasting friendship between the three countries: Zambia, Tanzania, and China.

The national exams in Zambia determine who proceeds to the next grade and mark the separations among the three stages of education; primary, secondary, and high school.

October 24th was a just a regular day in Zambia. After 1964, that was no longer the case.

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I challenge you to send me a better-looking flag than the Zambian flag.

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It's Zambia's largest city by population. It's where I grew up.

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A traditional beverage that Zambians cannot live without.

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The Zambian traditional food that's plant based but tastes (almost) like meat.

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From a traditional ceremony to a tourist attraction, learn about Zambia's most famous ceremony.

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The clothes that Zambians love to buy.

The beer that doesn't taste good, but is loved by many Zambians.

It's a tourist attraction. It's a source of Zambia's electricity. And it's on the land that was the home of the Tonga people for centuries.

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State House is Zambia's White House, and it has the coolest address of any place in Zambia (or even the world).

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Every country has the most common last name. These are the top two most common last names in Zambia.

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He died before the age of 20, yet he has a government school and a public road named after him. Very very few teenagers can boost about such accomplishments.

On June 29, 2008, President Mwanawasa left Zambia to attend the African Union Heads of State and Government summit in Egypt. When he returned to Zambia, he was in a coffin. That’s because on June 30, the eve of the summit meeting in Egypt, Mwanawasa was reported to have suffered a major stroke that left him in a critical condition. He was subsequently flown to Percy Military Hospital in Paris, France for treatment where he stayed for almost two months. Unfortunately, the president died on August 19, 2008, at a tender age of 59. The complications that were caused by the stroke were the major reasons for his death. It was the first time in the history of Zambia for a president to die in office.

In the early morning of October 28, 1997, just four days after Zambia celebrated its 3rd independence, something shocking happened. A man who went by the code name “Captain Solo” and his subordinate soldiers broke into a weapons storage place, roughed up some army officers, and then took over the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) studios. This was a big deal because ZNBC is Zambia’s main state owned news station.

It was a remarkable moment in the history of the nation when Zambia lifted the cup for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations!

The legendary football commentator who became the "Voice of Zambian Football"

He popularized the phrase 'It's a goal!'

The Agricultural and Commercial Show is an annual event organized by the Agricultural and Commercial Society of Zambia. The event takes place annually for a period of five days.

Zambia switched its currency from British Pound to Kwacha, but what does 'Kwacha' means? 

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It was almost called Queen Elizabeth Avenue. Thank God that didn't happen.

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Muvi TV is a Zambian television station that was founded in 2006 by Steve Nyirenda but it was officially launched in 2007.

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Change is what happens when people come together as one and speak with one voice. This is exactly what happened on August 12, 2021.

An interview, an interrogation, and a conversation all rolled into one. A look at Zambia's number 1 podcast.

"The best things in life are free," Kanye West told us. I'm sure you'll agree that love is one of those things, but it's not free in Zambia.

The truth hurts, but it must be heard. No newspaper understood this more than The Post.

Every country has a TV show/soap opera that defines it. Kabananabeing the first Zambian soap opera set the tone for TV shows and movies that came after it.

The company that had a monopoly on school children's shoes.

Every country has a national costume. Zambia has many variations, but they're all made from the same material. What's that?

He’s the George Washington of Zambia. He’s the founding father and freedom fighter who led the country through independence by becoming its first president.

It doesn’t make the list of the world’s skyscrapers, but it’s the tallest building in Zambia.

If Jeff Bezos was in Zambia, he’d be running Trade Kings.

A look at the market that allowed the wheels of capitalism to roll on the Zambian soil, allowing more citizens to run their own small business.

Looking into the hospital which is Zambia’s last resort for all things medical.

An exploration of Zambia’s one and only true monopoly, from its inception to the present.

Here, we dive into Zambia's staple food and the politics behind it.

The oldest metal used by man--copper drives Zambia's economy than any other mineral so much so that without it, the country's economy would be crippled. 

Language is arguably the single most important aspect of a particular culture. It's no wonder we can tell where people are from just from the way they talk.

What's the most sung song in Zambia? It's definitely not Justin Bieber's Baby or Abel Chungu's Extra Time. These songs come and go, but the national anthem will always be there.

Once upon a time, Zambia was a one-party state. Apart from the ruling party, no other political party existed. The Multi-Party System changed all that, allowing citizens to establish their own political parties and contest in the presidential elections.

Zambia's most recognized statue--the Freedom Statue isn't just a mere piece of art. It's modeled on a real person, who could be considered an overshadowed freedom fighter. In this episode, Joram casts the spotlight on this forgotten freedom fighter.

Zambia is one of those countries that don't make a lot of headlines in the news. As such, most people outside the country don't even know that it exists. Introducing 50 Things That Define Zambia, a podcast about Zambian things that will make this unknown country worthy of your attention.

The Victoria Falls is one of, if not the most important natural feature Zambia has. It's magnificence was is as intriguing to the locals as to hundred of thousands of tourists who visit it every year.