Everyone wants to own property. Some people own property for prestige. Others own property for sentimental reasons, while others own property for economic and commercial reasons. Irrespective of what ever reason that we own property, how much do we know the true worth of our property? People and business have sold or bought immovable…
Business
Why Business Partnerships Fail
by Richard Katebe •
Partnership in business may be defined as;” the union of 2 or more persons, but not exceeding 20,which occurs by putting together their skills, money ,equipment, or any other assets in a joint business venture with a view to make a profit and to share profits or loss in certain agreed proportions.” In this article…
The Art of Creating Wealth
by John Katebe •
The number of Zambian men and women arrested in various parts of the world for being found in possession of prohibited drugs, such as cocaine and dagga, has risen to an alarming level. There has equally been an increase in the number of Zambians dealing in copper, cobalt, emeralds and rhino horns. The common denominator…
Mpelembe Secondary School Drama Club
by Lydia Mhango •
On 5th November, the newly formed Mpelembe Drama Club performed an excerpt of the play currently in rehearsal, an adapation by Themba Daka of Woyengi, written by Obutunde Ijimeri. Woyengi is an African myth on creation. Woyenji is a goddess who creates her creatures then asks them to choose their fate before stepping into the world. The…
Kitwe Public Library Needs Your Help
by JS •
Kitwe Public Library is run by Kitwe City Council. The library is based at Kaunda Square in the center of town. The building was not purpose built for library functions but we have had to adapt and make the best use of it. The current seating capacity is 85.
There is an urgent need to get our four computers connected to the internet.
Ted Talks – November, 2009
by JS •
“We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world. So we’re building here a clearinghouse that offers free knowledge and inspiration from the world’s most inspired thinkers, and also a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each othe
Cost Of Groceries In Kitwe – 2011
by JS •
Following on an earlier article on the price of groceries in Kitwe (October 2010) we present the latest figures based on nationwide averages.
Zambia’s Top 5 Trade Partners
by JS •
Have you ever wondered what Zambia exports and where it goes to?
A Catalogue Of Zambian Money: 1953 – 2011
by JS •
A catalogue of Zambian money illustrates the varied and interesting range of coins and paper money that have been used at different times in this part of Africa. The history of Africa reveals that Zambia was a former colony of Great Britain. Zambia (Northern Rhodesia), Zimbabwe (Southern Rhodesia and Malawi (Nyasaland) later briefly formed the…
A Medicine Man Promised To Multiply Your Old Money
by JS •
It is difficult to convey the magic a coin held for child in my day to a modern child whose experience is limited to paper money which delivers a less exciting experience in your pocket.
