In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. Our event is called TEDxLusaka, where x=independently organized
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
18/08/2025
Fred Chalula has always loved traditional food and in this talk, he shares why but also encourages us why it matters in our diet and for our wellbeing. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/L87tv9ILZu8?si=R5MjZrrfUhAAZ9aZ
09/08/2025
Our food choices are our choices, or are they? Dr. Francis Mwanza's talk discusses factors such as biology and culture that affect our choices in food which in turn affects our nutrition.
Watch the full talk here: https://youtu.be/43aTOk7h66s?si=e5Gp8K8-BcHsgYiL
22/07/2025
Ruth Kayira Mooto took a wild chance with a sewing machine and years later, her dream has become her business. In her talk she shares what it took to slowly build a business from a hobby. Entrepreneurs - this talk is for you! Watch it in full here: https://youtu.be/U-26Jl58SC8?si=bqAQaXB0XjaNwQSw
22/07/2025
Mathews Mhuru speaks on food and the way we consume it. In his talk, he discusses the urgent need to make drastic changes for better outcomes in society.
Watch the full talk here: https://youtu.be/yg6Xns1jFFA?si=QOBtNYjg6k7lxS9i
21/07/2025
Bwalya Chirwa dissects Zambia's menstruation leave policy and asks some critical questions, including one controversial one: should men get a day off, too?
Watch the full talk: https://youtu.be/kuqTYs5O81Q?si=PSG-qaR-bIaAgmaM
21/07/2025
Esther Chungu Nyathando once took the stage with Coldplay in New York City.
How did it happen? In her talk, she speaks of the power of imagination.
Watch the full talk here: https://youtu.be/1oGlaiaZnUU?si=gf6SLzUoxdrkuLe6
20/07/2025
Pendo Manjele isn't feeling sentimental about being the only woman at the table. In her talk, she critically analyses how AI can deepen gender biases and why this is a problem.
Watch the full talk here: https://youtu.be/9860jq-DKVw?si=GY_xoHjxXk-lH30H
19/07/2025
STEM is not the future; it is the present! Daisy Katongo’s talk dives into why African youth and women need to participate in the development of technology that is a driving force for our continent's development and innovation. She speaks on the facts for today and the hopes for the future.
Watch it in full here: https://youtu.be/gNJwXVYNp24?si=cITUIK5o1BnAPABh
06/06/2025
Our speakers took to the stage, and if you missed it, here's some of what you missed!
Enjoy our event album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCgFC3
And enjoy our highlight video: https://youtu.be/kvWxdi1pK7M
Thanks to SUNII Programme for the incredible support in 2025!
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05/06/2025
25/05/2025
is the celebration of our culture, our freedom, and our unity. We have been celebrating African innovation and heritage through the TEDxLusaka platform for more than a decade!
We look forward to continuing our commitment to sharing ideas that change everything.
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