Some Zambian children have never seen a dial phone. They use mobile phones. True. Some Zambian children have never seen a library, they use electronic book readers (ereaders). False. With regard to the telephone, Zambian children have leap-frogged into the future with mobile phones, skipping the dial phone. The same cannot be said…
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Translators Wanted
by JS •
Swahili and Zulu language translators required to translate a film script. The project is based in Kitwe. If you are interested, leave your name and contact number or email address below. ____________
Free University Education From Top Universities
by JS •
An Educational Revolution All education in Zambia was free immediately after independence. As the population has grown demands for other services such as health have increased, it has not been possible for the government to provide free education for all. It is simply too expensive. There is another group of people who have gone into…
Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation Newsletter – July 2012
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CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO READ THE NEWSLETTER: MEF Newsletter – July 2012 – Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO READ THE NEWSLETTER: MEF Newsletter – July 2012 – Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation
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…
Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation Newsletter – April 2012
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Dear friends of MEF, the Newsletter for April, 2012 is now out. You can read it by clicking on the link below. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO READ THE NEWSLETTER IN PDF FORMAT MEF newsletter for April 2012
Short Courses at Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation
by S. Mwiinga •
Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation (MEF) is a multi-disciplinary centre which has brought together people of different faiths and educated community torch bearers since 1958. Set in a wooded area of Mindolo township in the northern part of Kitwe, it is opposite Chimwemwe township, off the Kitwe-Chingola road. MEF is home to the Dag Hammarskjold Messengers of…
Meeting with a Zambian Herbalist
by Richard Katebe •
Editor’s Note When you drink a cup of tea do you consider yourself to be drinking a herb? Some people are vehemently opposed to the use of herbs, yet they will happily drink a cup of tea. (Tea is “…..prepared by pouring boiling water over the cured leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant” – Wikipedia). This…
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…
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…
