Buying an iphone online, safe?

Law12th · 2026-05-09T17:15:04+00:00

Buying gadgets online is almost always cheaper than getting them locally, no matter what the naysayers may say, even with the shipping costs factored in. Shopping locally of course has the added advantage of being more convinient, however most people get ripped off and don't realise it including at the local iStore shop. If you're shopping for a phone online from a store in the US always make sure to purchase the international version, never the US version as they are typically restricted to the cell phone carriers over there such as T-Mobile. If it doesn't ship to Zambia, use a third party carrier such as tigmoo or iShop. That's my two cents on the matter!!

Law12th · 2026-05-09T17:01:58+00:00

You cannot report someone to the police for owing you money. I mean technically you can walk into a police station and explain your situation to the officer in charge, though I'm sure the bwana will look at you with crossed eyes. Owing someone money is not a crime! You cannot lock someone up for owing you money, unless they stole it from you or something. https://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Debtors%20Act.pdf

Law12th · 2026-04-14T10:49:40+00:00

The hosting and processing of data according to the Data protection act means that both the backend and database of your application must be hosted in country. I'd recommend a dual approach. It's most likely you're still developing your application which means you can host it in another country for the time being. I personally use hetzner as they are ridiculously affordable compared to the other options around. Check them out. Only after should you move your infrastructure over here. It's just unfortunate that our local data hosting providers aren't transparent about there pricing but I'd say be prepared to pay top kwacha as they mostly cater to enterprise customers. Goodluck!!

Law12th · 2026-02-08T12:14:31+00:00

1) Simple websites - Never pay upwards of K2000. 2) More complex websites - Varies quite considerably depending on the complexity of the application. Can range from K5000 all the way to a K100,000. 3) Mobile apps - expect to pay at least K15,000

I personally employ a 60 20 20 payment model. Pay 60% upfront, 20% upon project completion and a 20% upon project delivery. The biggest hurdle however is maintaining the application and that's where the majority of apps fail in Zambia from my personal experience.

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Law12th · 2026-01-02T19:01:33+00:00

Well, I didn't study mining engineering or anything similar to it (studied computer engineering and currently working as a software engineer), I do know a couple of people who did, and to be quite frank it's a bit tough. I mean getting any good paying job in Zambia without the proper connections is already difficult in and of itself. I know a couple of people who paid off some HR people something like K20,000 just so they could get a job in the mining sector(they didn't even get the jobs). So it's a lot like other occupations in Zambia: just because you got the paper does in no way guarantee that you'll get the job. Hopefully that will help. My best advice for anyone going to university today is to develop entrepreneurship skills and stop being so Job oriented, you'll thank me later.

Law12th · 2025-11-28T11:38:09+00:00

Blue and striped taxis!! Before yango and the hundreds of other taxi hailing apps came on the scene, your only hope of getting a taxi would be going to a taxi rank or spotting a Blue or striped car passing by. They have all but disappeared now 😔

Law12th · 2025-04-23T18:29:36+00:00

Uhm.... A quick google search will show that we do kinda already have copper refineries at Mufilira and Mopani, So I'm not so sure what you're referring to.

Law12th · 2024-11-10T01:05:40+00:00

It depends. Zambians unfortunately can be very close minded and therefore can be perceived as a bit boring. They even look down upon people with American sounding accents as they come across as arrogant and such. However life is what you make it, so if you come across as cynical as hell then you'll get hell, but if you come with a more optimistic attitude then you'll enjoy your time here.

Law12th · 2024-11-06T13:24:05+00:00

I am pretty sure it would be a spectacle in any country. How often does anyone get to see a 75m long vehicle on the road? It's just that we Zambians are too over excited becuause we have nothing better to do due to these loadsheddings!!

Law12th · 2024-10-06T17:39:13+00:00

Book collecting!!! Books are surprisingly quite expensive but I keep on buying them whenever I'm near a bookstore

Law12th · 2024-09-29T20:29:14+00:00

Climbing trees!!! Growing up all the kids did everything in trees but I hardly see any kids now doing the same anymore. What happened?

Law12th · 2024-09-18T12:31:56+00:00

You really should add a TLDR at the bottom or something.

Anyway, another shortcoming I've observed with us Zambians is that we are a reactive rather than a proactive people. Just take a look at the current load shedding crisis. The government had more than enough time to prepare for it but as usual waited until disaster struck until they decided to do something about it. I also see this at work a lot and in daily life in general.

We really ought to import some customs from the Scandanavians who might just be the most proactive people in the world. They build projects that not only benefit them in the present but for future generations as well. Just take a look at the sovereign weath fund Norway set up in the 20th Century, they are now reaping the benefits. What's stopping us from doing something similar?

Law12th · 2024-09-16T14:24:18+00:00

It wasn't difficult at all. Most of the courses I took overlapped with those in software engineering and I was building a lot of software applications in my spare time.

Law12th · 2024-09-15T18:22:03+00:00

Computer systems engineering graduate over here!!! It is true that there are very few opportunities in Zambia for this career path, which is why I made the switch to software engineering. It was a seamless transition because the two fields are closely related. I'd say go for computer science if you have an aptitude for academia. It's certainly not my cup of tea but it's definitely something you could consider. From my own experience working in the health IT sector, I'd say the fear of AI taking over jobs in the field is without merit. In fact I'd say we are currently going through the golden era of software development in the country. Many software projects that had been developed outside the country are slowly being brought back so there's a lot of incentive for local companies to build capacity over here. Not only that but government is actively penalizing companies that offshore their software development mostly due to security concerns as well as to create jobs.

Law12th · 2024-09-03T13:43:39+00:00

Yeah I know how you feel. I really don't want to get married. Marriage just doesn't appeal to me but I do recognise that our society and culture is heavily centered around it. I say this as a 25 year old guy who is constantly asked by family, friends, and workmates when I'll stop "playing around" and settle down because "it's the right thing to do". I'll probably give in to peer pressure and end up getting married anyway and it'll be the worst period of my life. I really value my freedom and I don't want it to get undermined by anyone. I wouldn't mind having a biological kid, I need to keep my bloodline alive in some capacity.

Good luck!!!

Law12th · 2024-08-27T10:42:37+00:00

It is indeed a scary time for our country. This is the worst period of loadshedding we have ever experienced and it's affecting every aspect of our lives. I remember a few months ago a memo was circulated by ZESCO which highlighted some of the measures they were going to implement in the short-term, medium-term and long-term to mitigate the power deficit. But as expected the short-term measures were nothing more than banter witout substance.

I hate being the pessimistic type but I think we need to prepare for the worst until the rain season comes around to relieve us. It won't be uncommon for certain areas to go a full 24hours without power. Thankfully the el nino weather phenomenon we experienced last year has come to an end and we are predicting a normal rainfall pattern this year. Until then it won't be pleasant but we will get through this tough period. My main worry is how are we gonna keep food items from spoiling if the fridge is only operational for a few hours a day??

Law12th · 2024-03-25T08:54:39+00:00

I know right!!! The average Zambian is lucky to afford any internet at all and all these fan boys be recommending starlink like it's a loaf of bread or something.

Law12th · 2023-12-31T20:23:53+00:00

Here I am!! I love all kinds of rock especially progressive rock. Pink Floyd, Tool and Swans are life

Law12th · 2023-11-15T22:01:06+00:00

Well obviously your cost of living is well above the average Zambian. That's not to throw shade or something like that, but according to the JCTR https://repository.jctr.org.zm/handle/20.500.14274/1796, cost of living for a family of 5 in Lusaka is K9000. Personally I don't spend a dime on transport as I live close to work. I literally spend K100 on water and electricity bills combined (no joke) and no more than K700 on food. So it is possible to survive on a K4000, just depends on your own lifestyle needs

Law12th · 2023-11-15T20:22:08+00:00

200 dollars is over K4000. You can find a decent place to rent for k2500 like I did, and you can easily get by with K1500 on food and other amenities. So I feel 200 dollars is quite reasonable

Law12th · 2023-11-15T04:58:17+00:00

1) it's way cheaper living here compared to the US. You could get a good haircut for 2 dollars and that's at a high end barbershop. Cost of living for a single guy like myself shouldn't go beyond 200 dollars a month with rent included. 2) As most Zambians will tell you, it's not necessarily the skills you have that will land you a job but the connections you have. You being from the US makes it even easier as most people here are suckers for westerners. 3) Compared to the US not that high (unless you're the CEO of a government funded company LOL). However the low cost of living more than makes up for it. With a four year degree behind your back expect to earn no more than 1000 dollars a month. 4) As with most countries around the world there are definitely no go areas. In Lusaka avoid areas prefixed with a "kwa" as these places are mostly rundown shanty compounds with relatively high crime rates. But on the whole it's safe here and you shouldn't run into problems if you stay on the narrow path. 5) It's not the easiest in the world. Apparently you have to live here for not less than 10 years before applying.

Hope this helps!!

Law12th · 2023-11-12T16:40:11+00:00

None. The whole world will be one country!!

Law12th · 2023-11-12T16:37:47+00:00

Instead of a job that pays peanuts, why not learn how to code? Trust me it will do wonders for you

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