At daybreak, people can be seen criss-crossing the busy Kitwe city centre business district. Some are rushing to work, while others are rushing to take vantage points for street vending. Another group of people can be seen wandering about the memorial square, popularly known as Kaunda Square. They are the Kitwe commercial photographers. Kitwe Online…
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The Kitwe Fire Brigade
by Richard Katebe •
Accidents can be devastating and difficult to handle by ourselves. Dealing with such calamities can be distressful and lives could be lost if efforts are not made to reduce or prevent the danger in good time in a safe and efficient manner. The Kitwe Fire Brigade is a team of dedicated men and women who…
What Google Knows About You
by JS •
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…
The Rebasing of the Zambian Kwacha Currency
by Richard Katebe •
One of the major milestones in the resolve of the new Patriotic front Government to improve the Zambian economy, is the step that has been taken to rebase the Zambian Kwacha in order to improve the efficiency of doing business. The time that will be taken to complete high cash value transactions would be…
At the Restaurant – Bemba Lesson 9
by JS •
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…
Testing for HIV Before Marriage
by Richard Katebe •
Many efforts have been made by different organizations that fight the scourge of HIV and AIDS to sensitize people, of the need to take an HIV test in order to know their status. Such efforts have been met with mixed responses from the public. Some have chosen to be tested while others have not, due…
The Linux to Bemba Translation Project
by JS •
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.…
Street Vending in Kitwe
by Richard Katebe •
“MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET “ BY RICHARD KATEBE: The change of government from the ruling MMD to Patriotic front has brought about a lot of expectations from the ordinary Zambian. The general population is expecting to begin to see changes that would bring more money in their pockets as promised by…
The Youngest Mayor of Kitwe
by Richard Katebe •
Young Men In Influential Leadership Positions . . On 20th September, 2011, Zambia held presidential, parliamentary and local government elections. A new government was elected into office when the opposition party, the Patriotic Front won and its presidential candidate; Michael Chilufya Sata became the fifth republican president. The peaceful manner in which power was…
16 Tips To Increase Your Sales
by JS •
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…
