In our latest blog post, we delve into the astounding power of the sun and its potential to transform our energy landscape. Every hour, the Earth is bathed in 173,000 terawatt-hours of solar energy, which astonishingly matches the amount of energy humans consume globally in an entire year. This revelation not only highlights the immense power of solar energy but also underscores the vast potential it holds for future energy solutions.
Join us as we explore how Kitwe’s leveraging this abundant resource is leading to a revolution in how we power our city, homes, and lives. From reducing our carbon footprint to enhancing energy security, the benefits of solar power is propelling us towards a more sustainable and resilient future. Discover the possibilities in “Sunshine Power” and imagine a world where clean energy is not just a dream but a daily reality.
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SOTAMBE FILM MAKING BOOTCAMP
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48 HOUR GLOBAL FILMMAKING CHALLENGE IN ZAMBIA!
by Martina Mwanza •
African Filmmakers Get Their Ultimate Network
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African Filmmakers Get Their Ultimate Network CINEAFRI, an innovative network dedicated to African film and video making launches this week. Founded by London-based Ghanaian filmmaker Ishmael Fiifi Annobil, CINEAFRI offers African filmmakers and related companies and institutions a meeting place, where and they can reach out to each other; recruit and offer talent, skills and facilities; and share videos and news with…
Film Making Boot Camp – Kitwe 2017
by Martina Mwanza •
Good afternoon everyone! SOTAMBE Documentary Film and Arts Festival (SOTAMBE DFAF) is organising a third filmmaking workshop – this time more intense and more practical! You can expect 4 full days packed with information and practical exercises on all stages in filmmaking (pre-production, production and post production). Highlighted topics are script writing, directing, camera work,…
What is a PONG?
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You probably don’t know what a PONG is because I just made the word up to describe an enhanced way of sharing our experiences using technology. This emerging phenomenon was not possible ten years ago. A PONG is a poem, song or story that consists of input from its writer, his collaborators AND each listener or reader…
Independence Avenue, Kitwe Video
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Photos by Richard Katebe Photos taken along Independence Avenue in February, 2013. Going South from the Kitwe Fire Station to Hotel Edinburgh. Views include Kuomboka Drive, Engen Filling Station, Pamo Lodge, Dazi Lodge, Kitwe Central Hospital Eye Ward, After 10 Round About, Mega Shopping Center, Puma Filling Station, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Margaret’s Church, Old…
A Tour Of Kitwe In Pictures
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More pictures taken from around Kitwe on the Zambian Copperbelt. An index of the photos is posted on KitweOnline.
African Tradition: Story Telling
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African story tellers have a tradition of entertaining and educating their listeners from time immemorial. The effective story teller has the power to transport you on a journey of discovery
FREE Face Recognition Software Brings Hope
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Have you got a whole lot of photo albums of unlabeled photos that you have accumulated over the years? Is labelling them proving a nightmare? Are you still looking for a solution?