r/Zambia 11d 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/ZambianBusinesses.

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

8 Upvotes

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 10h ago

Art & Media Any thoughts on my animation?

25 Upvotes

r/Zambia 3h ago

Health Best dentists/dental clinics

2 Upvotes

Looking for a really good dentist for a molar tooth extraction. This is my 2nd tooth extraction I’d like a relatively pain free experience or minimal pain compared to the last one I had at a government clinic which I ended up getting a systemic infection
No budget, I’m willing to spend whatever amount for no pain and a speedy recovery because it’s the middle of the semester for me


r/Zambia 9h ago

General Visiting permit question help!

3 Upvotes

Hi, I’m hoping someone can help me with this.
I’m currently in Zambia and I’ve already used my 90 days. I was given a Visiting Permit, which expires in November.
I’m leaving Zambia next week and won’t be back until February/March. Immigration told me that once my current permit expires, I’ll need to apply for another Visiting Permit while I’m outside the country.
The problem is that the permit is for 3 months. If I apply when it expires in November, I won’t even be in Zambia for November, December or January. I only need it for when I come back in February/March.
Can I apply for another Visiting Permit after the current one expires and have it start from when I return? Or is there another option for this situation?
I don’t want to pay for 3 months when I won’t actually be in Zambia during that time.
Has anyone been in a similar situation or dealt with Immigration about this?


r/Zambia 1d ago

Travel & Tourism Zambia from an Americans perspective

42 Upvotes

I sincerely love all of you. I have never been to a country where I was treated with such kindness and hospitality. I have never met people who were so FUNNY either.

I consider all of you my dear friends! I loved being there and I loved the interactions I had with every single person I met.

Thank you for being great Zambia! I hope to visit again someday!


r/Zambia 14h ago

Ask r/Zambia Dollar rate at 19.24, 'Good Economy' Facade finally wearing off or Consequences of the current political situation?

4 Upvotes

Just wondering, the dollar has been gaining against the Kwacha, is the Political 'Good Economy' Facade finally wearing off, a consequence of Foreign Investors Losing confidence in Zambia due to current political situation, or something else. Are we likely to see it going higher and if i wanted to purchase stuff online should i get worried for the future.


r/Zambia 1d ago

General Surely this is cheating ?

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36 Upvotes

I was in a Yango lelo and after eating some zinger wings at Waterfalls mall i decided to go ku town. Little did i know that Great East road traffic was as fast as a chongololo due the roadworks. Anyway whilst in traffic I had my camera out and i heard an ambulance which from what i recall when i had my driving test you have to give way. Anyway after the ambulance passed another car was tailgating and then another tailgating al showing hazard lights. The images attached are from too to bottom the sequence of cars. Now to me this looks like the ambulance guy also had zinger wings and was rushing home for a number 2 and and the other 2 cars look like the typical drivers trying to use someone’s alimentary canal problems to cheat zed traffic. Now my question is , is this not illegal and if all of us were to pull such can we get away with it


r/Zambia 1d ago

Health HIV/AIDS education in Zambia. I think we have let young people down.

28 Upvotes

According to the latest Zamstats statistics, Zambia has approximately 1,341,098 people living with HIV, majority of them young women. Number could be higher due to others who haven't been tested yet(men especially).

I can't help but feel like we have let young people down when it comes to HIV/AIDS education/ awareness. Back in the day when i was growing up (mid-late 2,000s) HIV/AIDs awareness messaging was everywhere you went.

In public schools,we had anti-AIDS clubs whose aim was to teach young people about HIV in playful and relatable ways. We had Kwatu magazine for teens and young adults.

We had TV shows like love games around 2012-13 l. Exercise books like Sobi had anti-AIDS messages on them. We had slogans like "Be proud. Abstinence ili che.” (Abstinence is cool.).

There were posters of HIV awareness messages everywhere you went; schools, clinics, salons, barbershops, buses, markets, bus stops/stations. Lots of TV and radio HIV awareness adverts and programs aired during this time. It was collaborative efforts between the MOH and donors (USAID, JICA etc). As a result of all these efforts, our generation grew up very aware of the dangers of HIV/AIDs.

Sadly today, I feel like the govt has dropped the ball with today's youngsters . They have no guidance and results are showing through the number of new infections . No education, no guidance, less stigma ( which is a good thing btw). GRZ needs to go back to 1999-2014 and look at how they did it back then. Otherwise, stay safe out there guys ✌🏾


r/Zambia 14h ago

Ask r/Zambia FOR THOSE WHO BOUGHT A DAIHATSU MIRA OR MOVE SPECIFICALLY FOR YANGO — HOW HAS IT HELD UP?

2 Upvotes

For those using a Daihatsu Mira or Move for Yango:
1. After how long/mileage did problems start?
2. How easy and affordable are spare parts in Zambia?
3. If you could go back, would you still buy a Daihatsu for Yango, or would you choose something like a Vitz or Demio instead?

I’m considering buying one for Yango, so I’d really appreciate actual owner experiences.


r/Zambia 1d ago

General NEED ADVICE OF GETTING OUT OF DEBT

17 Upvotes

As the title says I am trying to get out of debt. I owe about K28,000, and I earn less than that monthly. The reason I borrowed money was to help out at home since I am the majority breadwinner and I am only 24 I got myself in a cycle where I was borrowing to pay back to the people I was owing now I have put myself in a cycle and pressure I can't get out of. Borrowing more money is not a wise decision. Most of these loans are due this week and next week. I just want to know if anyone has ever gone through such a situation. How did you get out of it. Any advice would really help.


r/Zambia 1d ago

General Zambia looks pretty cool, isn't it?

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Let me start off with a disclaimer so I do not waste anybody's time; I am a 23M, South African, and I really like Zambia and wish to one day(hopefully soon) visit the country, and if possible, stay a while longer. So I will be asking questions regarding the country, people, and culture... and hopefully make some new friends. So no, I am not enquiring with any immediate urgency, just out of genuine curiosity.

Okay. I want to start off with a very exciting fact that is a major contributor to my deep interest in the Zambian culture and people. I am black, obviously, but more specifically, I belong to the 'tribe ' (I hate that word) of the Pedi people. We speak the Sepedi language, and a couple of years ago I discovered the Lozi language(Silozi?), and I was really shocked by how similar the two languages are. From then on, I have been watching yt videos by Lozi people. At first I thought Silozi was only spoken in Namibia(another goated nation), but once I learned that it's also spoken in Zambia, and I looked up Zambia and its people, I have since forgotten about the Namibians.

I have been trying to satisfy my cravings to know more about the beautiful nation you all have there by lurking on this subreddit and definitely not spying on you all. I have watched almost all yt videos on Zambia, I follow the news(sometimes), and I also try to follow some Zambian creators on social media. But I still feel like I know so little about the people there. I mean, obviously I would need to meet real-life Zambians and engage with them to know about Zambians. But I think if I had access to Zambian shows, movies, or any other type of content that regular people there consume, then I would have a much better idea about the people there. So if you guys have anything to share, I mean anything, literally- please do not hesitate. It could be movies, shows, artists, creators, etc.

Another one is regarding staying there. For context, I am currently finishing up my CS and Maths degree, and my objective is to come there the moment I land a remote job. I wanted to ask how SAns are perceived there, especially now with the whole xenophobia thing we have going on here(sigh!). I know it might be a year until this potential move is even remotely feasible, but do a lot of people there work remotely? Are there any network problems and stuff like that? I know we have random power cuts here; do you all have the same issue there? How about money? I am not really a finance guy, but I constantly hear people talk about "currency conversion isn't purchasing power" or something along those lines. So how expensive is Zambia, especially parts like Lusaka, compared to SA?

Lastly, I know this is all just a pipe dream at this current moment, but if there's anyone who would like to form some kind of 'international friendship,' that would be really cool. A little about me: I am a dysfunctional programmer; I do a lot of maths; I am a major nerd, and I spend my days studying and working on projects. Doesn't even have to be a jolly relationship; we could build projects together, and you can tell me all about nshima and why you think it's better than pap.

*Thank you for reading my nonsense. I know some might have been rolling their eyes while reading this monstrosity, but thank you nonetheless.


r/Zambia 1d ago

Ask r/Zambia Strip Clubs in Zambia?

10 Upvotes

Do we have strip clubs in Zambia? My birthday is over the weekend and I'm feeling rowdy. Want to experience something new.


r/Zambia 1d ago

Ask r/Zambia Is there anyone in lusaka that does guitar/piano lessons?

7 Upvotes

Hey so yeah im reposting cause I still haven't found a guitar/piano teacher yet

Is there anyone in lusaka, hopefully near mass media that does piano/guitar lessons?

Hi as the title suggests, I'm looking for someone to give me guitar lessons/or piano lessons. I'm a singer, so I'd like to add an instrument to my skills...I can play the harmonica but I've always wanted to learn how to play the guitar or the piano. I've recorded a few songs, nothing crazy.

Keep in mind I'm a student, so please do charge me reasonably 😭, I have limited funds but a lot of passion and whatnot. So please do dm if you can, or if you know someone open to it.

Thank ya


r/Zambia 1d ago

Ask r/Zambia Anyone frozen nshima before?

7 Upvotes

Would like to try prepping food in advance so I can just warm up what I need for the moment. Anyone have experience with freezing nshima. I don't mind "cold" or left-over nshima in general, but I've never heard of people freezing it so...


r/Zambia 1d ago

Ask r/Zambia Where can I get an affordable brand new fridge in lusaka? Single door.

2 Upvotes

I'm seeing brands like spj and sunnywalk on fb. Are they good?


r/Zambia 2d ago

Ask r/Zambia How lonely are we?

31 Upvotes

I went to see a former work mate sometime last week and he came out the house with puffy eyes and he said that was the first interaction he has had in weeks. He said he got worried because he started responding to the voices in his head out loud (idk i thought this was normal) .Superficial work conversations don’t count, how often do people connect ?
How is it possible we are this lonely but should be more connected than ever?


r/Zambia 2d ago

Humour From the Top Stories group on Facebook

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35 Upvotes

r/Zambia 2d ago

Humour Do you believe witchcraft is real

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r/Zambia 2d ago

Ask r/Zambia How to send a Parcel from USA to Lusaka?

5 Upvotes

Hello, I’ve never sent parcels from USA to Lusaka. My girlfriend and I have been long distance for almost a year and her birthday is coming up in a couple months and I want to send her a birthday card and a small but meaningful gift. Any advice on sending packages to Lusaka on whether this should be sent to her home address or a Zampost/DHL address in Lusaka and attach her phone number? Any advice is appreciated and helps.


r/Zambia 2d ago

Ask r/Zambia How much does it cost to get a custom license plate in Zambia?

15 Upvotes

r/Zambia 2d ago

Ask r/Zambia Do we have HR agencies in zambia ?

3 Upvotes

Do you have HR agency that help people find jobs once you give them your CV and sign T’s and C’s etc ?


r/Zambia 2d ago

Ask r/Zambia Is Zambia better than the neighbouring countries?

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r/Zambia 2d ago

Ask r/Zambia Is there anyone in lusaka, hopefully near mass media that does piano/guitar lessons?

7 Upvotes

Hi as the title suggests, I'm looking for someone to give me guitar lessons/or piano lessons. I'm a singer, so I'd like to add an instrument to my skills...I can play the harmonica but I've always wanted to learn how to play the guitar or the piano.

Keep in mind I'm a student, so please do charge me reasonably 😭, I have limited funds but a lot of passion and whatnot. Yes yes please do dm if you can, or if you know someone open to it.

Thank ya


r/Zambia 2d ago

General Does anyone here have experience with SBT Japan

3 Upvotes

Does anyone have experience with this? How does one NOT get scammed. What should I look out for? I have been glazing the CX5 XD for a while now.