While Zambians all over the world celebrated the holiday with food, the national colours, and anything else they could lay their hands on, some observations have raised serious questions about the country's past and future. 
Wakati wa-Zambia duniani kote wakisherehekea siku kuu hiyo kwa vyakula, rangi rasmi za nchi hiyo na chochote walichoweza kukifanya, baadhi ya wachunguzi wa mambo waliibua maswali mazito kuhusu historia na mustakabali wa nchi hiyo.