LONDON CALLING – Are African intellectuals copycats?
By AUSTIN KALUBA AFRICA is the most insulted continent and a subject of countless studies that usually produce distorted ‘findings’ about the largely misunderstood region.
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LONDON CALLING – On Which side is Sata in the GBM / Kabimba tuss...
BY AUSTIN KALUBA One is a Zambian multimillionaire, while the other one holds an important position in the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) only second to the head of state, the almighty Michael Chilufya ...
Old Grooves: The 5 Revolutions – Kulemela Kwa Bambo Wanga
The Five Revolutions was a popularly known Zambian Ndola-based band comprising of Chris Mbewe (guitar, vocals), Zion Lofwa (bass), Abel Mukubwe (drums), Hank Mukumbo (guitar), John Mwansa (vocals). T...
Where was Zambia’s current governing party, the PF, formed?
Our political correspondent Austin Kaluba traces the significance of political parties in Zambia; from UNIP that values Mulungushi Rock, to MMD’s reverence of Garden House Motel. but ask where the PF...
William Banda’s Conduct is a Reflection of violence of Zambian Politic...
By AUSTIN KALUBA He is the epitome of political violence and showcases what Zambian politics is-serve yourself before the electorate who voted you into power.
LONDON CALLING- African Leaders and the Question of Morality
BY AUSTIN KALUBA In many European countries, politicians have resigned on their own or forced to step down when they transgress from expected moral behaviour.
London calling – call for Mwanawasa Day Emotional
By Austin Kaluba Death is an emotional subject especially for people who have lost loved ones. So I wasn’t surprised to hear Dr. Maureen Mwanawasa calling on the Zambian government to remember ...
OLD GROOVES- Mpondolo-Mosi Oa Tunya
By Austin Kaluba The song Mpondolo comes from Mosi Oa Tunya and its intro is a beautiful plucking of the karimba-thumb piano by the late Derek Mbao, the front man of the band. I consider Mosi Oa Tuny...