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A blog about marketing and ecommerce in Zambia — challenges, trends, guides, collections and successes of interest

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A reflection on Zambia’s 50 years of Independence

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over 10 years ago
As we prepare to celebrate Zambia’s 50th year of Independence, I would like to share my personal thoughts on the subject.

Healthy foods for healthy bones — by Umoyo Natural Health

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over 10 years ago
We’ve all been taught that milk helps to build healthier bones. But it turns out this is just not true. Milk actually contributes to an acidic environment in the body creating weak bones and an…

The Fifth Annual Potjie Cook-off in Siavonga, Zambia

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over 10 years ago
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the fifth ever Potjie Cook-off at the wonderful Eagles Rest in Siavonga! I’m your host with the most roast, Benny Blow! This year’s competition promises to be more…

The Awesome Foundation Lusaka — Grants for great ideas in Zambia

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over 10 years ago
Have you ever had a great business idea but had absolutely no way of getting it off the ground? Finances often play a big role in bringing an idea to life and sometimes we just don’t have the funds…

Complete Tyre Solutions in Zambia — Aust-Africa Tyres

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
Although often overlooked, tyres are in fact some of the most important parts of a car. Poor tyres can reduce the performance of your car, increase your stopping distance and raise the risk of…

Bongwe’s Grand Opening in Lusaka — Live music, drinks and dance

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
The taxi driver had a speech impediment and I was a wee bit tipsy. There was going to be much miscommunication. Giving directions to Bongwe Barn’s new location proved a little more difficult than I’d…

Fashion Mix Zambia brings Fashion Fridays to Lusaka!

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
What do you get when you gather a bunch of well-dressed people together in one of Lusaka’s trendiest locations on a Friday? Fashion Friday!

The Tale of the Mighty Siavonga Music Festival

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
The rains had passed, and the day of the festival had finally come. I was at the

Trees For Zambia: A Local Climate Ambassador Goes ‘POP’ with Greenpop

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
My name is Ireen Ng`andu, I am a climate change ambassador under UNICEF’s programme ‘Unite 4 Climate Zambia’. I completed my studies last year and currently working as a volunteer with the Zambian…

Agritech Expo Zambia 2014

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over 10 years ago
The month of April saw the birth of a major milestone for the agriculture industry in Zambia. The first ever outdoor agricultural expo, Agritech Expo Zambia, took place in Chisamba, Lusaka. Set on a…

#PointAndPose competition sponsor profile — an interview with Mildred Kaunda of Cutting Edge PR

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over 10 years ago
Part of the latest (and final) #PointAndPose prize is PR services courtesy of Cutting Edge PR. This will involve media relations support for the winner or their business, or a good cause of their…

Bloggers Lean In with Zambian Singer “Scarlet”

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
“Does one have to bare one’s feet to bear one’s soul?” That’s me trying to be soulful. Did you like that? No?… Okay. You might like Scarlet though, she bears her feet AND her soul.

Zambia Sugar Extends Sponsorship of the Zambia Sugar Golf Open through 2016

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
On Friday 4th of April, Zambia Sugar Plc held a media briefing at the Lusaka Golf Club to announce its title sponsorship of the Zambia Sugar Open golf tournament for the next three years. The…

Bookworld Zambia buys out Macmillan Books

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
Bookworld’s recent milestone is a cause for celebration in Zambia’s small publishing industry. In a rare deal Bookworld Ltd, a true Zambian entity, has acquired the rights to Macmillan’s entire…

#PointAndPose to win an amazing PR opportunity and a weekend at Chrismar Hotel Livingstone

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
Yesterday was the third prize draw of the #PointAndPose competition. We’re excited to announce that the winner of the weekend stay at

#PointAndPose competition sponsor profile — an interview with Mr Chanda Musonda of Lynx Juices

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
Part of the latest #PointAndPose prize is a whole year’s supply of Lynx juices! This interview with Mr Chanda Musonda of Lynx Juices gives you an insight into this growing Zambian manufacturing…

#PointAndPose competition sponsor profile — an interview with Gopal Thakur, Chrismar Hotels

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
The Chrimar Hotel giveaways are pretty awesome! You can win a two night stay at Chrismar Hotel Livingstone or Chrismar Hotel Lusaka, depending on when you enter the competition.

Zambia competition — find stickers, #PointAndPose and win!

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
We’re getting lots of people asking us where they can find stickers so they can take part in the

#PointAndPose to win a weekend at Chrismar Hotel Lusaka and a year’s supply of Lynx juices

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
Yesterday was the second prize draw of the #PointAndPose competition. We’re excited to announce that the winner of the free stay at

#PointAndPose competition sponsor profile — an interview with Collins Chigali of Longview Lodge

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
The current prize up for grabs in the #PointAndPose competition is a weekend stay at

#PointAndPose competition sponsor profile — an interview with Chisanshi K Malama, Zambian author

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
Part of this weeks #PointAndPose prize are these two signed books by Zambian author Chisanshi K Malama. This interview with Chisanshi gives you an opportunity to get to know what inspires her, the…

#PointAndPose to win a weekend stay at Longview Lodge Lusaka and two signed books

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
Yesterday was the first prize draw of the #PointAndPose prize draw. We’re excited to announce that the winner of the free stay at

#PointAndPose competition sponsor profile — Royal Zambezi Lodge

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
We’ve kicked off the #PointAndPose competition with an incredible prize from Royal Zambezi Lodge. This safari destination is no ordinary destination — Royal Zambezi Lodge are winners of the World…

#PointAndPose to win a luxury break for two at Royal Zambezi Lodge in Zambia!

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
To kick things off in this first week of prize draw giveaways we have a luxurious three night stay at an amazing Zambian safari destination. Take part in the #PointAndPose competition and you could…

Get ready to win prizes! #PointAndPose competition to launch in Zambia on 12th March 2014

Sara Drawwater
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over 10 years ago
there are four fantastic prizes up for grabs! Every week for 4 weeks a new winner will be drawn and announced. Enter the #PointAndPose competition (from the 12th of March) to be in with a chance of…

Rally Up The Troops — Siavonga Goodyear Motor Rally

Sara Drawwater
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almost 11 years ago
A cloud of dust slowly settled. The white Subaru gradually became visible, plastered with sponsorship stickers and vinyl inside it. Mohamed Essa’s car seemed to stare back at me menacingly as I took…

Corporate Heelz — Zambian Women “Power Up” for 2014

Sara Drawwater
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almost 11 years ago
Corporate Heelz is a growing community of Zambian professional and entrepreneurial women who seek and share advice, inspiration and tools for success. To kick start the new year, Corporate Heelz…

Young Zambian leaders: Lusaka Global Shaper, Mazuba Kapambwe

Sara Drawwater
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almost 11 years ago
In August 2013 ten young people from Lusaka were specially selected to act as the voice of Lusaka to the international community. Global Shapers is an initiative of the World Economic Forum.

Trevor Noah comes to Zambia — a class act

Sara Drawwater
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almost 11 years ago
So, two priests walk into a bar!… Ignore that, it’s probably the start of a bad joke. I abandoned all my stand-up comedian aspirations after watching

Zambia on video — meet the #ZedVideoProject Backers

Sara Drawwater
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almost 11 years ago
Last year in November, the Best of Zambia teamed up with Purple Tembo Media and launched an exciting project dubbed the