In future, everybody will be actively involved in day to day decisions made in their name on a civic or political level. Technology will make this on-the-pulse participation possible. Google lives in the future and so is experiencing this level of participation from its users in the here and now. You may be aware that…
Why Men Don’t Cry
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Weeping Parisian – 1941 – (source: Wikipedia) When the Zambian football team won the Africa Cup of Nations last Sunday, I cried tears of joy. I was watching the game with my family and I felt a bit embarrassed about showing the full depth of my emotions. That set me thinking about something I've…
Jazz Nite – 17th February, 2012
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The theme for February is BLUES. We shall have a band that plays blues. _____________________________________________
At the Restaurant – Bemba Lesson 9
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Photo by Biser Todorov (Wikipedia) If you walk into any restaurant, the truth is that you can call virtually all foods by their English names and you will be perfectly understood. Whether you are in Kitwe or in Kasama, you will find a variety of dishes to choose from. Here are some Bemba words and phrases you…
The Linux to Bemba Translation Project
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Can you say to your mobile phone in Bemba, "Ita ba yama" (Call uncle) and your phone responds, "Ê mukwai, ndeita ba yama" (Yes sir/mam. Calling uncle)? Is it possible to command your computer in Bemba? The answer is "Yes" according to Anthony Musaluke. He has been quietly working at translating Linux into Bemba for several years.…
A Grammar of the Bemba Language – by Schoeffer – Book Review
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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…
Learn How To Read and Pronounce Bemba Words
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Bemba Lesson 8 Learn how to read Bemba using simple methods. The Bemba language is broadly based on the English alphabet. Most words are based around the five vowels: A,E,I,O and U. (Vowel = A sound made by allowing air to flow freely through the mouth and throat) When you take away the vowels from…
16 Tips To Increase Your Sales
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The recession is being felt not just by individuals, but also by businesses, especially the small businesses. People have less money to spend and customers are hard to find. This is a good time to look at ways to increase your sales without breaking the bank. Whether you offer services or goods, your business needs…
Bemba Lesson 7 – Asking Questions
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It is useful to have a quick list of the five types of questions you are likely to use in different situations. Here's a list covering Who? What? When? Where? How? Examples are given to illustrate the use of these terms. Some questions start with the "Bushe…." interjection. It's a bit like putting the…
Princess Mwamba
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Featured Music Video: "Swagg Walk" This week we feature a video by Princess Mwamba of Atlanta and Tampa studios. Princess Mwamba hails from Lusaka and is now pursuing her singing career in USA. Princess Mwamba is on: Facebook Twitter Reverbnation Her other numbers include: Badda Than A Mug, I'm a Princess and Girlfriend. …
