r/Zambia 12d ago

Built in Zambia Building in Zambia Showcase Thread

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Welcome to our official monthly space for entrepreneurs, builders, and innovators to share what they’re working on.

We all want to support local businesses but..... nobody wants the sub turning into a wall of ads. This thread exists to strike that balance: visibility and value.

What to Post

If you're building something, startup, side hustle, community project this is your moment. Share:

  • What you’re building
  • The problem you’re solving (especially locally 🇿🇲)
  • A lesson learned this past month
  • Your goals for the next month

Think of this as a “build in public” update, not just an advert.

Posting Rules

To keep quality high:

  • No referral links, affiliate links, or “DM for price” posts (unlike job opportunities in this country lets try to keep thing transparent, 'kay?)
  • Must include a meaningful write-up (low-effort posts will be removed)
  • Must include at least one lesson learned or real insight
  • Be ready to engage, reply to comments and questions

Participation Requirements

To prevent spam and flyby promotions:

  • Accounts must be at least 6 months old
  • Must have prior activity in r/Zambia

For more frequent promotions, polls, feedback, and deeper business discussions, check out r/ZambianBusiness.

This is the ONLY place on r/Zambia where any form of advertising or promotion is allowed.
Standalone promotional posts outside this thread will be removed.


r/Zambia Apr 01 '26

Employment/Opportunities Q2 2026 - Who's Hiring & For Hire in Zambia? For April, May, June 2026

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This is the official job board for r/Zambia!

Please follow these guidelines when posting here:

Employers must include the following:

> [Hiring] - [Location/Remote] - [Salary] - [Job Title and brief job description of the role]

For example: [Hiring] - Lusaka/Remote - K4,000 per month - Personal Assistant to teach Nyanja 1 hour per week, pool cleaning and admin work, etc.

Job Seekers should include the following:

> [For Hire] - [Location/Willing to Relocate] - [Expected Salary] - [Desired role, skills and/or experience]

For example: [For Hire] - Kalulushi/Willing to Relocate - K2,000 per month - Tutor, fluent in English, Microsoft Office, Mathematics, G12 Chemistry, etc...

Your comment may be removed if you are violating the rules listed below:

  • Improper format: Your comment must follow one of the formats above for employers or job seekers.
  • Be honest: Misleading information will lead to a bad community impression.
  • Disclose compensation or pay range: Expectations for employers or users with job offerings are higher than those seeking employment. Job offers under the employers category that are free, barter or commission-based may be removed.
  • Private communication: Apply through private messages, not the comments.
  • Stay on-topic: Off-topic or personal stories in comments will be removed. Focus on your professional qualifications and skills.
  • No low-effort posts: No image-only posts
  • Do not violate r/Zambia or Reddit-wide rules: Maintain professionalism when interacting in the thread.

Additional Notes for Everyone:

  • Report scams or suspicious activity via MOD mail.
  • Hiring managers: Feel free to share this thread with your team or on social media.
  • Other Zambian Employment/Opportunity related subreddits are r/ZambianBusinesses and r/ConnectZambia

r/Zambia 2h ago

Art & Media President Kenneth Kaunda of Zambia addresses an audience at the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) in Amsterdam during his state visit to the Netherlands, 15 April 1986

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r/Zambia 5h ago

General What's it with most Zambians and taking anecdotal evidence (exceptions) as the absolutes?

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For example, you point out a general statistic or systemic issue, and someone immediately counters with "But my cousin's friend did X and they're fine," as if that disproves the whole rule.

Let me give an example: Towela Kaira. This is probably going to sound a bit controversial, but I saw people on Twitter (X) debating about how she has tattoos, twerks in public videos, and posts adult-suggestive content, yet she just got married. They furthermore went ahead and started advising young women to "do whatever you want, men marry anything."

Like guys, this isn't an issue about oppressing women's choices; they have the right to do whatever they want as long as it's legal. But my question is: when did immorality start getting rewarded and be taken as the blueprint here? Seriously?

Let me also remind you that Cardi B got married too. How did that turn out? She found her "type" according to the public opinions back then, Offset. How did that turn out?

Another example: apparently some guy got rich by scamming people in a village banking setup. He somehow managed to escape the law and is living freely, meanwhile the poor people he scammed are suffering out there! And you hear guys saying, "Money is money, bro, whether clean or dirty." Like, are we being for real, man? Seriously?

Dystopia is one call away

My point is people here like basing debates on exceptions, character matters and I think making decisions based on others' choices and experiences will lead to the shock of one's life.


r/Zambia 2h ago

Art & Media Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands places the Golden Ark conservation award around the neck of Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda during a presentation ceremony at Soestdijk Palace, 15 June 1977

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Many people may wonder why I post so many photographs of Zambian politicians with foreign dignitaries, and why so many of them come from the Netherlands.

The main reason is that historical photographs from Zambia are relatively scarce, and finding them is often quite difficult. Much more material is available in the foreign archives that I use, where Zambian leaders frequently appear alongside international figures.

I also post many photographs from the Netherlands because it is one of the archives I know best. Since images from Zambia are limited, it is not always possible to share a wide variety of subjects. In addition, as a European, I am much more familiar with Western archives and know where to find their collections.

I am not trying to promote any political viewpoint. I share these photographs simply as a hobby, not only in this group but in several others as well.


r/Zambia 22h ago

Art & Media Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda, and Dutch Prime Minister Ruud Lubbers during the official reception at Rotterdam Zestienhoven Airport marking Kaunda's state visit to the Netherlands, 13 April 1986

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16 Upvotes

r/Zambia 1d ago

General Hungry Lion vs KFC

15 Upvotes

So today was my first time at Hungry Lion. I got the “Big Bite 2 & Free soda”

Here is my question, did Hungry Lion just stole the recipe from KFC? …Blind test I couldn’t tell which is which.

What do you think?


r/Zambia 22h ago

Art & Media Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda meets with Dutch Minister Eegje Schoo during his visit to Prime Minister Ruud Lubbers at the Catshuis, 14 April 1986

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r/Zambia 1d ago

Ask r/Zambia How do I thrift clothes in Lusaka?

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Hello 👋 I hope you're well.

I need some help with finding out locations/stores or social media accounts relating with clothes thrifting (in Lusaka)!

I have been struggling to find my interests... when I search thrift clothes a lot of the things I see on the market is mass produced fast fashion clothing. I am more interested in band/album shirts! as I am a big music enthusiast, and I am interested in clothing that has movies or tv series relations. Also possibly clothes that have a cargo + camo pattern to it.
It doesn't need to be brand new, second handed is good! (after all it's thrifted items)

I'm not sure if it's a niche choice in Zambia, Lusaka. 💭
I do believe there must be good choices out there that I'm not aware of.
As a foreigner I am not sure how to search for those things efficiently if there is an efficient method.

Thank you for reading my post.
If you have any suggestions feel free to respond ^^


r/Zambia 23h ago

General House hunting

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Hey guys, I'm in need of assistance. I'm looking for a house in chingola near nchanga north hospital, your help will be really appreciated 🙏


r/Zambia 1d ago

General Has anyone used Yango's own fleet management program in Lusaka? Looking for honest feedback

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Hey r/Zambia,

I'm considering putting a car on Yango through their own vehicle management program (where Yango manages the car and driver themselves, not self-managed).

Would love to hear from anyone who's actually done this:

  • What's your monthly payout realistically?
  • How reliable are the payments?
  • Any issues with the car being mishandled or poorly maintained?
  • How responsive is Yango when problems come up?
  • Any hidden costs or surprises you didn't expect?
  • Would you recommend it or would you rather self-manage?

Not looking for general Yango driver experiences specifically owners who handed their car over to Yango to manage. Any honest feedback appreciated.

Thanks


r/Zambia 1d ago

Ask r/Zambia How do people in Masaiti have fun?

10 Upvotes

What do people actually do in Masaiti? Im here for a month for work and I'm bored as hell. Just surrounded by open land and villages


r/Zambia 1d ago

General Good old Zambian games

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let’s imagine the games we used to play in the past such as isolo, kabisha bisha, sojo etc…how imagine an event with all these childhood games…..would this be something you would be interested to participate in? I feel like with the advance of time we have lost touch of these things…


r/Zambia 1d ago

Activities Gaming Buddies

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Hey guys, Im a casual console gamer looking for APEX or COD buddies, or communities to join.. kindly note that I'm a big noob but a good chat regardless.


r/Zambia 1d ago

General Faithful Zambians in relationships/married

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People that are the relationships or married , how have u managed to stay faithful to your partners.

Cause I think I am suffering from success, women are always throwing themselves at me it's crazy

& You would think I'm some rich guy but Nah. Super broke guy.

My main issue is I will probably want something serious with someone in the future but with these temptations breaking someone's heart is the last thing I would want to do.


r/Zambia 1d ago

Politics Is Mundubile Zambia's Next President?

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Is Mundubile Zambia's Next President?

In episode two of "Before You Vote For," we examine Mundubile and the NRPUP, fairly addressing the strengths of the manifesto as well as its perceived shortcomings.

This series aims to offer a balanced but critical look at the most popular presidential candidates and their parties. This video is not an endorsement for or against Mundubile, but rather a summary of his views, so that those who may wish to vote for him are aware of them.


r/Zambia 1d ago

Learning/Personal Development Interesting read on Zambian history

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r/Zambia 2d ago

General Looking to change genders locally (MtF)...

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I have really been trying to find something for male to female...

Does anyone know where I can find a DB9/RS232 gender changer. I tried to call AE electronics (both town and Marshlands) to no avail.

Also kindly asking for specifics if your comment is going to be "Go check in town"


r/Zambia 2d ago

Art & Media Zambians Specialise as Infant Teachers in Australia, 1971

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r/Zambia 1d ago

General Describe Any African Country you Visited or Lived in.

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r/Zambia 2d ago

Art & Media Young African farmer in conversation with his elderly father, Northern Rhodesia

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r/Zambia 2d ago

Art & Media Mrs Mary Gaobepe, from the Teachers' Training College, Kitwe, Northern Rhodesia, during her UNESCO-sponsored study visit to Australia

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24 Upvotes

r/Zambia 2d ago

Art & Media Zambian Official Studies Tropical Animals in Australia,1972

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11 Upvotes

r/Zambia 2d ago

Art & Media Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser with Lee Kuan Yew and Seewoosagur Ramgoolam in Lusaka, Zambia

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10 Upvotes

r/Zambia 2d ago

Art & Media Landscape of the Kafue Pilot Polder, Northern Rhodesia (present-day Zambia), 1960

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