A growing number of young women in Zambia are reportedly turning to online “hookup” and escort platforms in search of quick income, a trend that experts say is being driven by economic hardship, peer pressure and the rising cost of living. The phenomenon, commonly referred to in Gen Z slang as “selling” or “hookups,” is used to describe arrangements where individuals offer sexual services in exchange for money or other material benefits. Recent observations suggest that several websites advertising escort-style services have gained traction locally, with platforms allegedly listing women offering services at varying prices. Some of the rates are...
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