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How to Raise Children in Zambia

Balancing tradition and modernity is key to raising well-rounded children in Zambia. Learn tips for incorporating cultural values, fostering independence, and encouraging open communication in your parenting approach.

How to Save and Invest Wisely

Building financial security in Zambia requires discipline and strategic planning. Learn practical tips on budgeting, managing debt, investing in education, and exploring diverse investment opportunities to achieve your financial goals.

How to Raise one’s Children

Parenting in Zambia is a balancing act between traditional values and modern influences. Discover strategies for blending the two to raise well-rounded, culturally aware children in a changing world.

Understanding Assertiveness: A Key to Personal and Professional Growth

Understanding Assertiveness

Assertiveness is the ability to express one’s thoughts, feelings, and needs in a direct, honest, and respectful manner. It stands as a middle ground between passivity, where one’s rights are neglected, and aggression, where others’ rights are trampled. Assertiveness fosters healthy communication and strengthens relationships by ensuring mutual respect and understanding. For instance, in a workplace scenario, an assertive approach involves calmly explaining your current workload to your supervisor and suggesting redistributing tasks, which acknowledges your limits while respecting your supervisor’s position. Assertiveness benefits overwhelmed employees, people-pleasers, shy students, and conflict-averse managers by enhancing productivity, reducing stress, and fostering more balanced and healthy relationships.

Creating Smiles

A smiling baby

When was the last time you smiled? Who made you smile? When was the last time you made someone smile? Can you make another person smile today? A smile is an expression of a beautiful emotion. It does not cost much and everybody is capable of creating that emotion in other people. Babies just a…

Whatever Happened to that Chicken?

Rumour has it that the night guards were responsible for poaching these animals from the zoo. Apparently they sited as their reason that it was ridiculous to be guarding “relish”! (Kwaliba ukulonda umunani?”).

My Kitwe

Growing up in Kitwe, I was able to make friends with children whose parents originated from all corners of the country, and beyond.