The Untold

 -Muchepa had her experience at Puma fuel service station construction project in Lusaka. Kayinda Muchepa Construction work done by Muchepa AMID the towering cranes and bustling machinery of a construction site, where the air is thick with the scent of concrete and ambition, one might expect to see the logos of colossal corporations etched across the walls.   However, within the maze of Lusaka's woodlands area, a different narrative unfolds.  Here, a captivating figure emerges, overseeing the chaos with a confident grace that contradicts her youth.  Meet Kayinda Muchepa, a 27-year-old engineering dynamo who has defied expectations, shattering stereotypes, single-handedly steering the ship at A.B.M Construction Company Limited.  Ms Muchepa’s story does not begin with blueprints and construction equipment.  Hailing from the vibrant town of Mufulira, her journey was first set on a course of numbers and ledgers.  She recalls, “Here is it all started. I was...

Misheck Muyemba, Former street kid and founder of Mukoza Orphanage Center. Several children at Mukoza Orphanage Center, along with  Ms Shiku (Wearing white in the background) and the Center Mother (Far rights in black T-shirt). ABIGAIL CHIFUSA As I navigated through the winding paths of Ngombe Township, a gravel road led me to a modest house that conceals a heartwarming narrative of hope, redemption, and unwavering love.  Little did I know that this modest home shelters 18 children between the ages of five and 15-years-old, each with a unique story, taken under the wing of a once-homeless child turned caretaker.  The vibrant laughter of children playing outside the home welcomes me, a harsh contrast to the difficult pasts they have overcome.  The playful laughter of children fills the air as they dash indoors, seemingly aware of the approaching visitor. Inside, the living room is filled with the sweet melodies of young voices, harmonising a song that embodies their n...