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When Monica Marura relocated to an island she had never heard of, she thought she was supporting her husband's career move. A few weeks...

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Rashida Nyirongo discovered theatre early but could only capitalise on her talent years later. Now, the so-called Drama Queen of Chipata...

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After the introduction of radio programs in their local language, farmers in a rural district of eastern Zambia experienced a remarkable...

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A young mayor brings change - including digitisation - to a city in Eastern Zambia. Could this be the start of Africa's "youth...