Community Solutions
What problem in your community deserves a better solution?
Discussion prompt · OHZ editorial
Ideas Lab
Ideas Lab
Where ideas meet people, perspectives and possibility.
Share what you are thinking about, explore what others are working on, and find the perspectives that move an idea forward.
Topics
Where conversations happen
Ideas Lab is organised around the themes young people are already thinking about.
Business & StartupsTest a business idea, sharpen a model, find a co-founder.
Careers & SkillsCareer paths, portfolios, interviews and first jobs.
Community SolutionsLocal problems worth solving, and who could solve them.
TechnologyProducts, tools and digital access across Zambia.
AgricultureFarming, agribusiness, value addition and markets.
Creative IdeasDesign, music, film, writing and the creative economy.
EducationLearning, tutoring, study routes and access.
Climate & SustainabilityEnergy, water, waste and climate-resilient ideas.
Discussion prompts
Questions worth thinking about
These are editorial prompts written by OHZ. Pick one up, think it through and bring your perspective to the conversation.
Business & Startups
What business could you start with limited capital?
Discussion prompt · OHZ editorial
Careers & Skills
How can graduates gain meaningful experience before their first job?
Discussion prompt · OHZ editorial
Access
What opportunities are young people missing outside Lusaka?
Discussion prompt · OHZ editorial
Technology
How can technology make opportunities more accessible?
Discussion prompt · OHZ editorial
Agriculture
Which agricultural idea could create jobs in your district?
Discussion prompt · OHZ editorial
How it works
A community space, built carefully
Ideas Lab sets the topics, the tone and the kinds of questions this space carries — practical thinking from young Zambians, kept focused and moderated as the conversation grows.
Built with young people
Ideas Lab is shaped around how young Zambians actually think, talk and build.
Ideas over noise
Focused conversations about problems, solutions and practical next steps.
Safe and moderated
Community guidelines and active moderation keep the space useful and respectful.