I hail from humble beginnings, quite literally. Growing up in poverty isn’t about suffering; it’s an experience. Labeling it as suffering is to cast oneself as a victim, which I never did during my upbringing. Even though I attended school barefoot, I never considered it a hardship because shoes weren’t the crux of my education. As long as I had access to a blackboard and a teacher, I had the tools to succeed academically. So, why do people insist on framing their childhoods as suffering? This is the question posed by Zesco Board Chairperson, Vickson Ncube. Well, before I delve further into our candid chat, it’s worth noting, or common-sense dictates, that this interview would be incomplete if I just...