Suicide and suicidal behaviour affects citizens of both developed and developing nations. Until contextual causes and risk factors are understood and plan drawn with targeted interventions, suicide and suicidal behaviour has potential to spiral out of control. The objective of this study was to explore causes of suicide and suicide behaviour in Chipata District, Zambia. A desk appraisal and interviews were conducted on 209 cases of suicide and attempted suicide recorded between January and September, 2023 at the largest health facility. This study found that more males than females attempted suicide. While a large proportion of single males attempted suicide, more married males recorded the highest number of suicide completers. Suicide tendencies rose sharply during and after harvest season. The theory behind this finding Chipata District is a farming district. When farmers get paid from sales of agricultural products, then domestic disputes and usually accompanied with violence triggers suicidal behaviour. This study found that domestic disputes, financial challenges and depressive incurable illnesses were the causes of suicide and suicidal behaviour. This study recommends aggressive sensitization to communities through radio, television and edutainment on the importance of seeking help/counselling.