Amapinda yamu ciBemba – 2
Bemba Proverbs: 2. “Ndi musunga wa mpundu, nyambalala pa muulu.” That is to say: I seem harmless, but if you pester…
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Bemba Proverbs: 1. “Impande yalubiile mukwalaula.” That is to say: Do not let everyone finger your jewels, they may get lost….
Read MoreBemba Lesson 17 – At The Hotel
I want … = Ndefwaya We want … = Tulefwaya I made a reservation for a room = Nalilembesha “room”…
Read MoreKitwe Poetry Corner – Give Me Romance Every Time
These were the poems which were recited during POETRY NIGHT held on Friday, 22 February 2013 at Kitwe Little Theatre. It…
Read MoreThe Bridge – Part III
“Mbuya,” said my dad after a long pause. He always affectionately called me Mbuya because he named me Emily after…
Read MoreBemba Lesson 16 – Small Talk
Yes = Ee (Mukwai) No = Awe (Mukwai) Please = Napapata Excuse me = Banjeleleko (Mukwai) Thank you =…
Read MoreKitwe Poetry Corner – 15 February 2013
The Poetry Night was held last Friday, 15 February starting at 2000 hours. Present was Mrs Anne Mukabe, the Director…
Read MoreIbondwe – Cooking With Gloria
Ibondwe this is a tasty wild vegetable. It’s known as Wild Spinach in English. It grows as a weed in…
Read MoreCassava (Manioc) – Let’s Cook With Gloria
Cassava is a tuber and eaten by all tribes in Zambia. It is mainly grown in the Western and Northern…
Read MoreBemba Lesson 15.4 – How to Ask a Question – WHAT? – To Drink
In this lesson on How to Ask a Question in Bemba, we look at the verb “Drink” (Nwa). To drink = Ukunwa…
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