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Read about Lusaka with curated articles about Zambia's capital.
SPOTLIGHT ARTICLES FROM THE EDITOR
EDITOR'S PICK
Zambian Kwacha: Notes, Coins & What Visitors Should Know [Updated Sept 2026]
Everything visitors and new residents need to know: the 2025 Heritage Series notes, coins, exchange rates, ATMs and mobile money in Zambia.
Zambia SIM Cards 2026: MTN vs Airtel vs Zamtel Compared
Compare MTN, Airtel and Zamtel for coverage, data prices and reliability in Lusaka. Where to buy, registration rules, and the best SIM for visitors.
Day Trips from Lusaka: Hiking trails, Safaris, and scenic escapes
Just beyond Lusaka’s busy streets lies another world—one where giraffes wander through golden grasslands, forest trails wind through ancient woodlands, and the vast waters of Lake Kariba stretch to the horizon.
Driving in Lusaka: A Practical Guide for Visitors and New Residents
Driving in Lusaka: licence rules, car hire, road conditions, police checkpoints, fuel, parking and night driving, for visitors and new residents.
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Oct 15
Zambia Public Holidays 2027: Full List and Long Weekends [Updated Oct 2026]
Every Zambian public holiday in 2027, with dates, weekdays and long weekends. Includes the new 29 December holiday that replaces 18 October.
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Oct 15
Nkwashi: Zambia’s Bold Experiment in Building a New City
Rising 36 kilometres east of Lusaka along Leopards Hill Road, Nkwashi is an ambitious master-planned town developed by Thebe Investment Management Limited. Designed as a fully self-contained satellite city, it promises thousands of residential plots, paved roads, centralised utilities, schools, lakes and a purpose-built central business district — a bold attempt to reshape how Zambia builds its urban future.
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Sep 28
Living in Lusaka: A guide to SHOPPING in Lusaka for newcomers
Living in Lusaka as an expat or newcomer offers a vibrant shopping experience that blends modern convenience with traditional African markets.
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Aug 18, 2025
Exploring the 'Hip' Neighbourhoods of Lusaka
The 'hip' neighbourhoods of Lusaka identifying key areas based on research into their amenities, demographic appeal, and local perceptions.
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Feb 25, 2025
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