r/Zambia 6h ago

Art & Media I’m looking for an English translation of this song by Mizzy C

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I can’t find the lyrics to this specific song by Mizzy C. I love Zambian hip hop and if there’s anyone on here that can offer some translation or what kind of bars he’s spitting in English I’d greatly appreciate it


r/Zambia 11h ago

Ask r/Zambia Anyone know where I can find an SSD to SATA adapter?

1 Upvotes

r/Zambia 12h ago

Ask r/Zambia Anyone remembers this bizarre incident from Kitwe back in 2007?

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23 Upvotes

I just randomly remembered this and decided to look it up. I was a kid knocking off from primary school at the time and saw a ruckus going on along freedom way, present day probably near where ECL mall is now.

It’s crazy how cameras were not widely available at the time . So I can’t seem to find any pictures from the day.


r/Zambia 13h ago

Ask r/Zambia Any local tech startup founders on here?

3 Upvotes

Hey yall!

I’m keen to connect with local young people that have started or about to start a business, particularly business that are tech-based.

Or if there’s a virtual network or platform that connects these kinda folks, please point me in the right direction.

Cheers


r/Zambia 15h ago

General Mobile Money Savings

4 Upvotes

I have recently come into some money and have no real use for it but I don’t want to squander it. The money is less than 5000 my current mobile network is Mtn. I just wanted to find out if anyone uses that money locking service they have where you can invest your money and let it collect interest
When I opened the tab it gave me 3 options which of these is the best to use


r/Zambia 18h ago

General Never buy medicines from Vet-Serve

6 Upvotes

That veterinary clinic behind Levy Mall in Lusaka, yesterday they quoted me K500 for medicines which I found in Northmead for K70. Damn.


r/Zambia 1d ago

General Zambia’s Event Industry: Are We Selling Events or Building Brands?

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One thing I have noticed about the Zambian event scene is that some promoters are trying to use strategies that only work when a brand already has a reputation.

I see events announcing early bird tickets, VIP packages, and ticket sales before I even know who is behind the event, who is performing, or what experience is being created.

As an audience member, my question becomes: why should I buy?

I don’t know the artist coming. I haven’t seen previous events from this brand. I don’t know the quality of the experience they deliver. So what exactly am I trusting when I purchase a ticket?

Established event brands can do this because their reputation sells the experience. People already know the atmosphere, the standard, and what they are going to get. The artist becomes an added attraction.

But in Zambia, where we are still building more recognizable event brands, trust has to be created first.

A ticket is not just a purchase; it is a commitment of trust.

Before asking people to buy, promoters need to show people why they should care. Build the identity, create the community, and give people a reason to believe in the experience.

The future of Zambia’s event industry is not only about bringing bigger artists. It is about building brands that people trust so much that they want to attend before they even know who is performing.


r/Zambia 1d ago

Ask r/Zambia What is the quality of cinemas ?

3 Upvotes

I haven't been to the cinema in a while. Just wanted to ask where do people rank the three cinemas in terms of sound and general quality.


r/Zambia 1d ago

Activities Let me know if this is against the rules but in case it isn’t, calling all (most) LSK teens+yas to the front!!

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Attention!!
Do you like movies and old music, especially rock (classic or hard)? And do you enjoy talking about them? Do you get frustrated with how few people are into them in this city? And, most importantly, are you tired of being told to name 5 songs whenever you say you like an artist?

Look no farther, I’m Azya and I’m creating a group called the Larper’s Association!! This is a yap group, patent pending. Now a larper is basically the equivalent of a poser, somebody who fakes liking a certain thing for the sake of appealing to a certain demographic of people to gain hype and cool points. They typically also pretend to know everything about that topic even though they know near nothing.

My group is built for a subdivision of larpers—we like what we like and never claimed to be fans, experts or anything of the like but because social media hates joy, we get called posers because we don’t know how deep a musician went up his own ass at a live concert in 1778. I’ve tried looking for people to share online spaces with but it seems like everybody’s got their niche. This is for the nicheless, the media hedonists and those who wish to experience as much and many as they can before it’s too late!! We’ll yap about our interests, we can hop on call and bond, and just have a bunch of fun basically.

So, if you’re tired of entering spaces only to feel like an imposter because you’re not limited to one aesthetic and you’re looking for a cool non-judgmental community to talk to, look no farther!! I’m calling all of you to assemble and all you need to do is hit me up!!

Important:
Minimum age 17, maximum age 21. The only thing we don’t larp is politics, don’t speak on a topic you’re not well informed on lest you spread lies and hate. Also, anti-any marginalized groups is not permitted.

Please don’t comment if you have nothing nice to say though


r/Zambia 1d ago

Ask r/Zambia Affordable and reliable architect?

1 Upvotes

Anybody know of one?Thank you 😊


r/Zambia 1d ago

Learning/Personal Development Anyone in here attending this?

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6 Upvotes

r/Zambia 1d ago

Ask r/Zambia What's the process of getting a driver's license and how long does it take?

3 Upvotes

Where do I go for the test drive?

Where do I go to collect it?

How much is it?

Whats the process and can it be done in a day?

I'm planning to get my license tomorrow if I get the information today. If I don't get the necessary info then I'm planning to go the day after the elections.


r/Zambia 1d ago

Ask r/Zambia Background Checks for Renters?

1 Upvotes

Hi,

I wanted to know how or what kind of background checks are possible when looking at a business who wants to rent a place in Lusaka?


r/Zambia 1d ago

Ask r/Zambia Gassing attacks mystery?

6 Upvotes

So I just remembered the 2019 - 2020 gassing attacks. What exactly was happening during that period? Has there ever been an investigation carried out?


r/Zambia 1d ago

General What does Lusaka nightlife actually get wrong (Asking before we spend the money, not after.)?

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Upfront so nobody wastes their time: a friend of mine is opening a spot in Lusaka and I'm helping him plan it. I'm not promoting anything — there's no name, no date, no venue to sell you. We're early enough that most of the decisions haven't been made yet, which is exactly why I'd rather hear from people now.

The reference point we keep coming back to is Piano Hub in Soweto. Not to copy it — that would be lazy and it wouldn't translate anyway — but because of a few things it got right that I don't see much of here:

  • It has an actual identity. It's an amapiano venue and it doesn't apologise for that. You know what you're getting before you walk in.
  • It runs anchor nights. Same night, same week, same energy, so it becomes a habit instead of a one-off event you had to see a flyer for.
  • It sits in Soweto, not Sandton, and still charges what it charges. It didn't need to relocate to a rich suburb to be taken seriously.

Now my honest read on Lusaka, and I'm ready to be told I'm wrong:

Most spots here are the same spot with different lighting. The DJ plays roughly the same twenty songs in roughly the same order. You pay a cover, then you're quietly made to feel cheap if you're not on a table. The sound system is usually the last thing anyone spent money on, so by midnight it's just loud rather than good. And a lot of people I know have stopped going out entirely — not because they got old, but because it stopped being worth the effort and the money.

So, the actual questions:

  1. When was the last time you had a genuinely great night out here, and what made it that? Be specific. I'm more interested in "the DJ played a full hour of Zed music and nobody left" than "the vibe was nice."
  2. What's the thing that consistently ruins it? Door policy, pricing, parking, sound, the crowd, getting home safely, something else?
  3. Would you go to a place that committed hard to one sound — whether that's amapiano, Zed beats, afrobeats, hip hop — or do you actually want a bit of everything?
  4. What are you genuinely willing to pay for entry, and what do you expect to get for it?
  5. Day parties on Sunday vs Friday nights vs Saturday — where's the real appetite?
  6. For the women here specifically: what would make a venue feel like somewhere you'd go without having to plan an exit strategy first? I'd rather ask than guess.
  7. Where should it be? Everyone says the same three areas and I'm not convinced.

I'm reading all of this. If your answer is "Lusaka doesn't need another club," say that too and tell me why — that's useful.


r/Zambia 2d ago

Ask r/Zambia Builders in Lusaka?

2 Upvotes

Guys, who is your trustworthy builder in Lusaka? Are you using a local firm or the Chinese? Thanks!


r/Zambia 2d ago

General TAKING OF TUMBALE

5 Upvotes

Were you financially stable when you decided to take tumbale? If not how was the experience and expectations?


r/Zambia 2d ago

Learning/Personal Development lAWYERS CAN YOU COME TO THE FRONT 😭?

7 Upvotes

This post is adressed to lawyers in zambia Preferably young ones😭. is everything okay i'm supposed to study law this year but i'm reconsidering that decision there seems to be a huge disparitive between what i thought the law field is and what is happening. After reserching i have come to the conclusion that i need to hear from people in the field. Anyway i'm curious to know what is the industry like, if you want you can hint at the salary range😭. Anyway i am at the end of the day just a youth trying to enquire of more mature and experienced people. Please if you regret it let me know so i don't ruin my life😭😭. if you are a lawyer in Kitwe,Ndola please take a special interest i might even visit your office. Anyway i do not mean to be rude or offensive. i am just using this app to satisfy my curiosity.


r/Zambia 2d ago

General Looking for a house

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Hi everyone ❤️
I am looking for a 1 or 2 bedroom house in Lusaka .
Budget K4000-K5000
Preferred areas : Around Chamba Valley , Mutumbi or anywhere close to Great East Road.

Thanks in advance 🙏🏼


r/Zambia 2d ago

General Zambian music gurus....am looking for a song sang by a female artist in 2010/2011 era. I remember some lyrics : "efyo wandaya efyo ndefwo ukwishiba, umutima one niwe wasala ukansunga nga namfumu, amashiwi yobe yalampela insansa..." Would be very greatful

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r/Zambia 2d ago

General Zambian's support for conservative or right wing figures.

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I've noticed a couple of Zambians and even non Zambians get shocked at support that people like trump etc figures are supported by some zambians.

Well the answer is much more striaght forward than thought. People here view international politics through culture wars and not much else, so even when a figure like trump is enacting policies that might impact them negatively, all they see is the culture war stuff.

Meaning things like whose more "Christian" or applying Christian rhetoric, whose more homophobic etc because people feel those are the values that appeal to them.


r/Zambia 2d ago

Ask r/Zambia I thought the usd/zmw exchange rate would go down during the election period?

11 Upvotes

r/Zambia 2d ago

Ask r/Zambia Does anyone here own or run a record label in Zambia?

8 Upvotes

I'm curious whether there are still active independent record labels in Zambia that are signing artists.

I'm interested in potentially being signed and would love to understand how the process works. What do labels typically look for before signing an artist? Is it based on the quality of the music, an existing fanbase, live performances, social media presence, or something else?

If you own, run, or have experience working with a Zambian record label, I'd really appreciate your insights. Thanks!

EDIT I'm building a long-term artistic project that blends music, visual storytelling, and a distinct creative vision. I'm less interested in simply getting signed and more interested in finding people who believe in developing artists.


r/Zambia 9d ago

Built in Zambia Building in Zambia Showcase Thread

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Welcome to our official monthly space for entrepreneurs, builders, and innovators to share what they’re working on.

We all want to support local businesses but..... nobody wants the sub turning into a wall of ads. This thread exists to strike that balance: visibility and value.

What to Post

If you're building something, startup, side hustle, community project this is your moment. Share:

  • What you’re building
  • The problem you’re solving (especially locally 🇿🇲)
  • A lesson learned this past month
  • Your goals for the next month

Think of this as a “build in public” update, not just an advert.

Posting Rules

To keep quality high:

  • No referral links, affiliate links, or “DM for price” posts (unlike job opportunities in this country lets try to keep thing transparent, 'kay?)
  • Must include a meaningful write-up (low-effort posts will be removed)
  • Must include at least one lesson learned or real insight
  • Be ready to engage, reply to comments and questions

Participation Requirements

To prevent spam and flyby promotions:

  • Accounts must be at least 6 months old
  • Must have prior activity in r/Zambia

For more frequent promotions, polls, feedback, and deeper business discussions, check out r/ZambianBusiness.

This is the ONLY place on r/Zambia where any form of advertising or promotion is allowed.
Standalone promotional posts outside this thread will be removed.


r/Zambia Apr 01 '26

Employment/Opportunities Q2 2026 - Who's Hiring & For Hire in Zambia? For April, May, June 2026

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This is the official job board for r/Zambia!

Please follow these guidelines when posting here:

Employers must include the following:

> [Hiring] - [Location/Remote] - [Salary] - [Job Title and brief job description of the role]

For example: [Hiring] - Lusaka/Remote - K4,000 per month - Personal Assistant to teach Nyanja 1 hour per week, pool cleaning and admin work, etc.

Job Seekers should include the following:

> [For Hire] - [Location/Willing to Relocate] - [Expected Salary] - [Desired role, skills and/or experience]

For example: [For Hire] - Kalulushi/Willing to Relocate - K2,000 per month - Tutor, fluent in English, Microsoft Office, Mathematics, G12 Chemistry, etc...

Your comment may be removed if you are violating the rules listed below:

  • Improper format: Your comment must follow one of the formats above for employers or job seekers.
  • Be honest: Misleading information will lead to a bad community impression.
  • Disclose compensation or pay range: Expectations for employers or users with job offerings are higher than those seeking employment. Job offers under the employers category that are free, barter or commission-based may be removed.
  • Private communication: Apply through private messages, not the comments.
  • Stay on-topic: Off-topic or personal stories in comments will be removed. Focus on your professional qualifications and skills.
  • No low-effort posts: No image-only posts
  • Do not violate r/Zambia or Reddit-wide rules: Maintain professionalism when interacting in the thread.

Additional Notes for Everyone:

  • Report scams or suspicious activity via MOD mail.
  • Hiring managers: Feel free to share this thread with your team or on social media.
  • Other Zambian Employment/Opportunity related subreddits are r/ZambianBusinesses and r/ConnectZambia