Film + TV
04 February 2025
What to Watch in Southern Africa This February
Eight unmissable shows and films exploring identity, love, and power across Southern Africa.
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News
26 November 2024
Barbra Banda Named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2024
This award caps off an extraordinary year for the Zambian captain who made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics as the first women's soccer player to score three hat-tricks in the tournament.
Music
24 October 2024
How Nchimunya Wulf Found Healing and Purpose By Building Schools in Zambia
Inspired by a personal loss, the Zambian Danish philanthropist returned to her roots to build something meaningful.
News
25 September 2024
Southern Africa’s Food Crisis is Still Ongoing
Seventeen percent of the region’s entire population is affected by the crisis, according to the Southern African Development Community.
29 July 2024
Barbra Banda Makes Olympics History With Third Hat-Trick
Barbra Banda of Zambia is now the first women’s soccer player to score three hat-tricks at the Olympics.
News
25 March 2024
There's a Drought Crisis in Southern Africa; Here’s How to Help
Malawi has declared a “State of Disaster” as countries in the Southern African Development Community deal with serious drought brought on by climate change.
Film + TV
06 March 2024
What to Stream in Southern Africa This Month
From crime thrillers to deep dives into Zambian hip-hop, here’s a rundown of what you can stream this March if you’re in Southern Africa.
Sports
04 August 2023
FIFA Receives Official Complaint Alleging Misconduct by Zambia Coach at Women's World Cup
FIFA probes misconduct allegations against Zambia coach at Women's World Cup: serious accusations surrounding inappropriate conduct emerge and the investigation is underway.
Sports
17 July 2023
Everything You Need to Know About the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
We cover all the grounds in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, from qualification recaps to star African players to watch out for.
Music
11 July 2023
Zamrock Legends WITCH Are Back With a Force
Jagari, of the 1970s Zambian psych rock band WITCH, talks to us about life, destiny and the group's first album in forty years.
News
27 March 2023
VP Kamala Harris Signals US Should Invest in Africa
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has embarked on a three-country tour to reset economic relations between the United States and West Africa.
Sports
11 July 2022
The Barbra Banda Ban Shows Black Women Aren't Allowed to Be Too Strong
Failing to meet gender protocols, the Zambian captain was dropped ahead of WAFCON. In African female football, there needs to be a case for bodily integrity.
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