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  ZAMBIA EXPLAINS WHEN MONEY BECAME FIREWOOD: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF GERMANS WHO BURNED BANKNOTES TO KEEP WARM IN 1923 Article by Rodgers Mangwela | KASONDE24 Imagine waking up one morning, picking up a bundle of money and discovering that it is no longer worth what it was yesterday. You rush to the market to buy bread, only to discover that the price has increased again. Your salary arrives, but you have to spend it immediately because waiting until tomorrow could mean losing much of its purchasing power. Now imagine something even more disturbing: your country's money becomes so worthless that people would rather burn it to keep warm than use it to purchase firewood. This was not a fictional economic disaster or a scene from a Hollywood movie. It actually happened in Germany in 1923, during one of the most devastating episodes of hyperinflation in modern history. The story is a remarkable reminder that money, regardless of the numbers printed on it, is only as pow...

  ZAMBIA EXPLAINS THE GENIUS WHO DIED POOR AND THE INVENTOR WHO BUILT A FORTUNE: THE STORY OF NIKOLA TESLA AND THOMAS EDISON Article by Rodgers Mangwela | KASONDE24 Imagine being so intelligent that your inventions help shape the modern world, yet dying without the financial security that many people with far less intellectual ability enjoy. Now imagine working alongside such a genius, understanding how to turn ideas into commercial opportunities, building businesses and eventually accumulating enormous wealth. This is not a fictional story. It is part of the fascinating history of two extraordinary men: Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. Their story offers an interesting lesson about education, intelligence, entrepreneurship, money and the sometimes uncomfortable relationship between creating value and knowing how to profit from it. TWO EXTRAORDINARY MINDS, TWO DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO SUCCESS Nikola Tesla was born on 10 July 1856 in Smiljan, in what is now Croatia. ...

  A NEW PUPIL WHO REBELLED AGAINST SCHOOL MANAGEMENT THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF RONY TUNDAILE Attempted riot! The news travelled like wildfire across the vast lands of Mulungushi Agro. From Scheme to Kalusenga, Kasamba to Power Station, Munema to Libombwe, and eventually reaching the higher offices in Kabwe, everyone seemed to have heard about the uprising that had shaken Mulungushi Agro Primary and Secondary School. At the centre of the blame, and allegedly leading the school uprising during the summer of 2004, was a young man named Rony Tundaile. Rony was a medium-height pupil with small brown eyes and an unusual understanding of military discipline and tactics. He was quiet, tough and calculative. A mysterious young man who seemed to have come from nowhere, yet managed to capture the attention of both pupils and school management within a remarkably short period. Nobody could have predicted the kind of influence this new pupil would eventually command. THE MAKING OF A...

  ZAMBIA EXPLAINS A VERY EDUCATED MAN WHO STRUGGLED WITH POVERTY: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF KARL MARX The degree versus money debate: What can Zambia learn from Karl Marx? Article by Rodgers Mangwela | KASONDE24 The ongoing debate about university degrees and financial success in Zambia reminded me of a fascinating historical story I read several years ago. It is the story of Karl Marx, a man whose intellectual achievements were enormous but whose personal financial circumstances were far from impressive. Today, someone in Lusaka can graduate with a university degree and spend years searching for employment. Meanwhile, a young entrepreneur in Kabwe, perhaps operating a small business in Katondo, may build a profitable enterprise without ever attending university. On social media, we celebrate entertainers such as Yo Maps and personalities such as DJ Kandeke, whose careers demonstrate that there are different pathways to public recognition and financial opportunity. Even...

  THE INSIDER | INTERNATIONAL NEWS ARE THE KENNEDYS RIGHT? JFK'S FAMILY TAKES ON TRUMP OVER CONTROVERSIAL 250-FOOT ARCH Article by Rodgers Mangwela | KASONDE24 A monument intended to celebrate America is becoming a legal battlefield What happens when a president's ambition to build a national monument collides with the historical significance of one of America's most sacred burial grounds? That is the question emerging from Washington, DC, where members of the influential Kennedy family have joined a legal battle to stop President Donald Trump from constructing a massive triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. Nine members of the Kennedy family have approached a federal court, arguing that the proposed structure would permanently interfere with the views of their relatives' graves, including the resting place of former US President John F. Kennedy. Their objections, however, extend beyond family interests. They argue that the development cou...

  THE INSIDER  When Meeting Your Celebrity Crush Becomes a Relationship Problem: The Chris Brown $1,111 Controversy Article by Rodgers Mangwela | KASONDE24 A photograph, a celebrity and an unexpected relationship controversy Imagine spending more than $1,000 to give your partner an unforgettable birthday experience. You arrange for them to meet their favourite musician, take photographs and enjoy a moment they might remember for the rest of their lives. But what happens when the photographs become a source of disagreement rather than beautiful memories? That is the question surrounding a series of relationship controversies involving American R&B superstar Chris Brown and his much-discussed $1,111 meet-and-greet experience. During his 2024 11:11 Tour, photographs of Brown posing intimately with female fans circulated widely on social media. Some showed the singer lifting fans into the air, embracing them and kissing some on the cheek. Although these enco...