Photo: Tom W. Sulcer A chicken is a well-known bird all over the world and is very delicious. A village chicken is not fed on special chicken feed like broiler starter and finisher. A village chicken wonders about during the day in search of food. It is not confined to the chicken run like…
Culture
Zambian culture is a mixture of traditions from all 73 Zambian tribes influenced by practices from other countries.
The Lord’s Prayer in Zambian Languages
by JS •
Every Christian learns the Lord's Prayer. There is currently no common record of the Lord's Prayer in Zambian languages on the internet. Help us update this page by sending in your corrections and the Prayer in different Zambian languages. Write in the box below. Progress report to date: 2/73 languages done. BEMBA Our Father, who…
Why my Visitors Cried at Supper Time
by Shi Bwembya •
Letters from a Retired Miner Last month I invited a missionary friend to visit my house. His son and daughter came to visit him from Scotland so I said come and see my house with your father. The boy was 15 years old. His name was Gerald. Monica, the girl was 8 years. They were…
The Story of the Orphan Snail
by JS •
Photo by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos Zambian Fireside Stories Once upon a time, there was a snail whose parents died shortly after he was born. He was homeless. During the day, he would wander aimlessly, looking for food. At night, he would look for a place to curl up and sleep. He led a lonely life. One morning he…
Kitwe Poetry Corner – 3 August 2012
by Lydia Mhango •
SONG FOR LOST FRIENDS Where shall I find you? Heaven above Or Hell below? Or No where at all? I don’t know. What language shall we speak? Chewa Or Bemba Or Some sort of Greek? Still I don’t know. What colour Shall our skins bear? Yellow Or Blue Or Simply nothing at…
Dried Kapenta Recipe
by Gloria Miyoba •
Kapenta is a type of tiny sardine fish found in zamia. It can either be eaten dry or fresh. It is found in three different parts of Zambia, namely Siavonga in Southern Province, in Luapula and Muchinga provinces. You will need: 500 grams dried Kapenta 1 large tomato 1 medium onion…
Miss Southern Africa Zambia – 2012
by Hildah Mulenga •
Miss Southern Africa Zambia was held on 21st of july at LIV club-Diamond of Lusaka where fifteen Zambian girls contested for the coveted crown of Miss Southern Africa Zambia. Fifteen Zambian designers were pooled in to design three outfits for the three categories: National/traditional wear, Safari wear and Evening wear. The Best designer of…
Games Children Play in Zambia
by Dr John Sendama •
Image by Pumbaa80 No one embodies the spirit of the modern Olympic Games more than a group of children in a Zambian village. Their faces are a picture of sheer pleasure. Outsiders are welcome to join in without a moment’s hesitation. Games are played in a spirit of friendship and fair play. The original…
Early Memories, September 1966
by David Talbot •
We were lucky after our arrival to be put up by friends, Jean and Clive Weir in their lovely home in Valley Walk just below the Parklands shops. Clive worked for the Copperfields Cold Storage At that time there was no government housing vacant and we faced a few weeks on the waiting list before…
Bemba Lesson 12: Introducing Yourself
by Dr John Sendama •
Bemba INTRODUCING YOURSELF Hello – Mwapoleni mukwai How are you? – Muli shani I’m fine, thanks – Ndifye bwino mukwai My name is Jane – Nine Jane What is your name? – Nimwe bani ishina? I have come from Kitwe – Nafuma ku Kitwe I have come from London – Nafuma ku…
