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Victoria, The Smoke That Thunders

Playing at Victoria Falls

Embark on a musical journey with an enchanting song paying homage to Zambia’s breathtaking vistas and rich cultural tapestry in “Victoria (Falls) – The Smoke That Thunders (Mosi-oa-Tunya).” This soul-stirring tribute showcases the fusion of vibrant rhythms and the awe-inspiring beauty of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls.
“Victoria – The Smoke That Thunders” isn’t just a music video; it’s an invitation to explore the heart and soul of Zambia.

DISCOVERING ZAMBIA’S MAJESTIC WILDLIFE

Elephants at water hole

Welcome to the vast savannah lands of Zambia, where the sun is always shining, and wildlife roams free. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at the big animals that call this area home. We’ll introduce each one and provide some interesting facts to help you learn more about these majestic creatures. The ideal time…

Names of Zambian Snakes in Bemba

Boomslang (Dispholidus_typus) - Ibalabala

Snakes are not a very common sight in Zambian towns. I grew up in Kitwe and was a Boy Scout. We used to regularly go out into the forest on camping trips. We heard a lot of stories about snakes but saw relatively few. Your location and the type of activity you are involved in…

Times of the Steam Locomotive Trains in Zambia

Fond memories of my childhood days   A visit to nearly all major Zambia railway stations reveals some import piece of the history of our railway industry in Zambia. Railways management has stationed an old steam locomotive engine at nearly every major station, as a preservation of that important part of our railway history. One…

Street Crime in Kitwe

Tips on Staying Safe The pronouncement by the Government to allow street vending has brought about serious challenges on the security of shoppers. This is also coupled with the problem of street kids. Here are some safety tips for shoppers around Kitwe city centre. 1.      ATM You should avoid withdrawing money from ATM’s late in…

A Grammar of the Bemba Language – by Schoeffer – Book Review

A Grammar of the Bemba Language - Schoffer

Book Title: A Grammar of the Bemba Language as Spoken in North East Rhodesia Author: Rev. Father Schoeffer Edited by J.H. West Sheane, B.A. (Native Commissioner, B.S.A. Company, N.E.R.) Arranged with preface by A.C. Madan Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1907 ISBN: 9781146012799   A Grammar of the Bemba Language as Spoken in Northern Rhodesia was…