Lusaka - Zambia's Fabulous Boom Town

What with new construction, increased population and renewed hope for development, Lusaka has become a hub of activity. People are moving in from all over Zambia in search of jobs and opportunity. One of the fastest growing cities in central Africa, it has become a cultural, economic and political hub.
It is quite busy, and that makes the markets fun. Because there are so many vendors clamouring for your attention, there are lots of possibilities to bargain. (I think a responsible tourist doesn't bargain too hard!)
I have heard that pick-pockets lurk in Lusaka and to be quite careful, but I think that can be said of any big city.
The diversity of people and religions keeps things interesting