Stories

Why solar water heaters make sense for Zambian householdsFor many Zambian households, heating water is a regular expense that can quietly consume a large share of the monthly budget. Electricity-powered geysers draw…
Money Talks With Teens: How to Keep the Peace at HomeMoney is one of those subjects that can flip a calm kitchen into a full-blown stoush faster than almost anything else in an Australian household. With the cost…
Hidden costs in Zambian savings accounts and ways to avoid themMost people who walk into a bank branch in Lusaka or Sydney share one quiet assumption: that the interest rate advertised on a savings account is roughly what…
Building a no-equipment home workout plan that actually sticksAcross Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the smaller capitals, more Australians are rolling out a yoga mat in the living room than heading to a commercial gym.…
How to Help a Friend Caught in an Online Shopping ScamFew messages sting quite like a screenshot from a friend showing a parcel that never arrived, a tracking number that does not exist, or a "customer service"…
A Beginner's Path into Zambian Government Bonds from AustraliaSovereign debt issued by the Republic of Zambia has begun drawing the curiosity of retail investors well outside the country's borders, including readers in…
Navigating the emotional weight of losing a job in ZambiaFor many households across Lusaka, Kitwe, and the smaller mining towns of the Copperbelt, a single redundancy letter can redraw the shape of an entire year.…
How to Start a Homemade Snack Side Hustle LocallySelling homemade snacks can turn a useful cooking skill into a modest second income. You might begin with a tray of brownies for neighbours, savoury pastries…
Why Regular Credit Report Checks Matter for Zambian BorrowersBorrowing can help a household pay school fees, manage a medical bill, buy farming equipment, or grow a small business. It can also become expensive when a…
Renewing your Zambian driving licence online: a practical guideDriving licence renewal used to mean a long queue at a Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) office, a half-day off work, and a bundle of paperwork that…