Zambian culture is a mixture of traditions from all 73 Zambian tribes influenced by practices from other countries.
.. .. Meet IRENE SAMUTUHU I am married and have 7 children. I am a business woman here in Kitwe. I work hard to contribute to my family’s welfare. I did my secondary education at Mukinge Girls Secondary School. In my spare time I get involved as Bana Chimbusa or as a matron at weddings…
.. SHE is a platform to show and talk about the women of Kitwe. It has nothing to do with social standing, wealth, beauty, disability, education, profession, success etc. No. It is simply ‘The Women of Kitwe’ and will therefore endeavour not to have any form of bias. I shall also be happy to receive profiles and…
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…
Attraction performed this breathtaking, imaginative Shadow Act on Britain’s Got Talent. They got a well-deserved standing ovation. ________
For clarity, we have left a gap between the pronoun and the verb. In practice, this is written without a gap, e.g. “Nde ipika” should be written as “Ndeipika,” Here is a list of the verbs that have been covered in this lesson: Clean, Cook Dance Eat Read Shower, Sleep Walk, Watch TV Cleaning I…
A book by Joseph Mwila Bwembya Joseph Mwila Bwembya has shared some Bemba sayings and proverbs here on KitweOnline. He has compiled even more Bemba wisdom into Part 1 of “Pa Nsaka” – Bemba Proverbs and Sayings“, published on Lulu.com. To buy your printed copy, click on the image below. PA NSAKA is a compilation…
Bemba Proverbs: 6. “Umulume wambwa tankila mubiye.” That is to say: Don’t rely on your friends to provide for you, fight your own battle. Emukutila: Wicetekela ukuti abanobe ebo balekufwaila ifyo ulekabila mubwikalo bobe. ______________
Bemba Proverbs: 5. “Nine titi uushangila mulya mung’omba, kano mwipindo lyandi.” That is to say: I can survive without the great. Emukutila: Kuti nakwanisha nangu cakuti tamungafwile mwe bakankala. ___________
TODAY’S RECIPE IS MUNDYOLI. Mundyoli is a vegetable found in the southern part of Zambia. It is eaten by the Tonga people. Mundyoli is made out of pumpkin leaves. Fresh pumpkin leaves are pounded and then rolled into small balls like the size of a golf ball.They are dried in the sun for close to one month.…
Bemba Proverbs: 3. “Kumusumba takwabikilwa nkwa.” That is to say: Don’t plan to do your job if you have to do something for someone more important. Emukutila: Ngawatumwa ukubombela umukankala umo umulimo, utale ulabeko kumilimo yobe. ___________
