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Inclusive Society?

November 14, 2025

I walked into the dealership I’d admired for months, the one with the double cab I’d been dreaming about. The showroom was bright and breezy, thanks to the wide roller shutter doors left open. Rows of cars were being checked in, and after making my enquiry, I was asked to wait at counter 6.

Finally, it was my turn.

“Hello madam,” I began, “I’d like to kn…

Broken Tables- A Different Kind of Patriot

September 07, 2025

Broken Tables highlights the leadership journey of women in Zambia through the lens of Mwangala Lethbridge’s pen. It is a recollection of events and incidents concerning thirty female leaders across a wide range of professions, from politicians to industry titans within the context of Zambia. As such, it is not merely the story of one person but the inspiring stories of women’s differ…

I Get That

February 16, 2025

I get that you want to feel bubbly about talking stages, I get that,

I get that you love to feel loved, I get that,

I get that you too want to love, I get that,

I get that you want to miss someone, to spoil someone, to be spoilt,

To have late night calls and early morning hello’s, and all those seemingly nonsensical emotions that only those in love can relate to,

I …

Default Politicians

December 15, 2024

We often overlook an aspect of politics: the reality that one partner in a couple may not have chosen a life in the public eye. For example, holding the position of party president and potentially becoming the president of a country. Often, the husband is dedicated to politics while the wife plays a supportive role, appearing when necessary. So far, Zambia has had six First Ladies.

The very f…

The Theory of False Power by Association

August 22, 2024

As humans, we often choose the path of least resistance. Whether it’s an often used route or a new one, when faced with the option to either walk from Zambia to China or fly, the choice is clear.

It’s not about being lazy; it’s about being practical and, dare I say, smart.

Why expend valuable energy on something when you can achieve the same result with less effort?

I…