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.
Tourism
DISCOVERING ZAMBIA’S MAJESTIC WILDLIFE
by JS •
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…
Times of the Steam Locomotive Trains in Zambia
by Richard Katebe •
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
by Richard Katebe •
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…
Proud to be an African
by JS •
A poem read by Thabo Mbeki, former president of South Africa. This is a video produced by South African Tourism board.
A Tour Of Kitwe In Pictures
by JS •
More pictures taken from around Kitwe on the Zambian Copperbelt. An index of the photos is posted on KitweOnline.
Vernacular Names For Zambian Birds
by JS •
Zambia has 779 indigenous bird species. Here are photos of 45 birds with their names in Bemba and English.
African Tradition: “Malonje”
by JS •
Giving malonje is the Malawian Tonga tradition of debriefing a visitor. They are given time to tell everything there is to tell about their journey. It is an art of story-telling that involves capturing your audience and engaging their attention for the duration of the narrative.
The Dag Hammarskjold Memorial Museum On Kitwe-Ndola Road
by JS •
John F. Kennedy said of Dag Hammarskjold: “I realise now that in comparison to him, I am a small man. He was the greatest statesman of our century.”
My Zambian Memories
by David Talbot •
Senior Teacher, Chamboli Secondary School: September 1966 – November 1972 As the plane gradually lost height on its final approach to Ndola airport I could see the African bush beneath the plane’s wings, stretching away into the distance. As far as I could see there was nothing except a few trees and red earth together…