Shuga is a contemporary 3-part drama series set in Nairobi, Kenya. As far as the issues concerned go, Shuga could have been shot on the streets of Kitwe.
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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…
Cost of Groceries in Kitwe – A Snap Shot
by JS •
Weekly shopping bills change all the time. It will be interesting to record the changes with time. Here’s a list of some common items. Write in and tell us what these items cost at your favourite shop or market …..
The Largest Mango I’ve Ever Seen
by JS •
The Guinness Book of World Records has certified a 3.5-kilo mango from southern Philippines to be the world’s biggest.
Windup Radio Inventor
by JS •
In 1993, Trevor watched a program about the spread of AIDS in Africa, which observed that in many regions radio was the only available means of communication, but the need for batteries or electricity made them too expensive or too difficult to access. There was a need for an educational tool that did not rely on electricity.
Trevor picked up on the word ‘need’. Need is the catalyst for an inventor’s ‘raison d’être’ and Trevor rose to the occasion.
Kitwe in the News – Markets
by JS •
THE Kitwe City Council has finally started the process of allocating stands to marketeers in the newly-constructed European Union (EU) funded markets in the district.
Vehicle Spares Search
by JS •
Whether you are buying online or not, find spares for your vehicle and make sure you are getting the right parts. Get your part number here.
Kitwe – Accommodation,Eating & Drinking
by JS •
Kitwe has one of Zambia’s most vibrant communities. There are three hotels and a wide range of cosy guest houses and lodges. The restaurants offer a pleasant environment and wide-ranging menus. The wide choice means you are likely to find something to delight your palate.
Renewable Energy Sources
by JS •
Power outages and Power shedding are a normal part of life all over Zambia. Projections by the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) indicate that the problem is going to get worse because annual electrical energy production has stagnated at around 45,000 Megawatts in the whole region.
Places to visit in Kitwe – Spur Farm House
by JS •
The final touches have been added to the place, and Spur Farm House looks set to become one of Kitwe’s favourite hang outs.
