Culture

Zambian culture is a mixture of traditions from all 73 Zambian tribes influenced by practices from other countries.

Peanut Buttered Fresh Sweet Potatoes

by Gloria Miyoba • April 11, 2012

Photo by Llez ANOTHER NUTRITIOUS ZAMBIAN MEAL. You will need: 1 kg fresh sweet potatoes Pinch of salt Peanut butter (homemade) 1 kg This makes 5 servings METHOD Wash the sweet potatoes in clean water. Put water in a bowl Peel the sweet potatoes and soak them in water for 5 minutes Cut them…

by JS • April 10, 2012

See more information about Maurice Gersh, the first mayor of Kitwe. Photo gallery of the past mayors of Kitwe 1954-2012 Click here for more information about Maurice Gersh, the first mayor of Kitwe.

by JS • April 6, 2012

At a TED Talks conference, Nobel prize winner Leymah Gbowee talks about her work with young girls in Africa.

by Gloria Miyoba • April 5, 2012

The preparation of a Tonga girl into cultured adulthood BY: GLORIA MIYOBA In all most almost all Zambian tribes, a girl is isolated from other playmates and friends for sometime when she reaches puberty. Every tribe has got their own way of preparing the girl child for challenges and experiences associated with womanhood in early…

by Bubala • April 3, 2012

This is a tasty traditional Zambian meal. You will need: Dried Kapenta 500 grams (1) Pounded groundnuts/Peanuts (sieved) 500 grams …

by Bubala • March 22, 2012

Let's Cook with Bubala This is a delicious Zambian vegetarian dish. You will need: 1 packet tasty soya pieces (125g) 1 medium sized tea cup for measuring cooking oil 1 medium bowl Ingredients: 2 medium ripe tomatoes 1…

by Richard Katebe • March 22, 2012

Zambian Marriage Traditions Photo by David.Monniaux In our earlier article on the subject of Zambian marriage tradition, we talked about various types of symbolic meals that are delivered to the groom by his bride’s family at different stages of the marriage process. In this particular article we will talk about marriage in accordance to the rich…

by Shi Bwembya • March 17, 2012

Archeologist Refuses Gifts Today I want to tell you what happened in Mansa. This world has things which surprise me. My nephew, Chipasha James, works in Mansa as a school teacher. The last time I saw him was that time we went for his wedding 2 years ago. In January this year they had their…

by Bubala • March 15, 2012

Let's Cook with Bubala Make these tasty treats as mild or hot as you wish. Serves 4 as an appetiser. Container: Grill Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Serving Description: 6 wings Ingredients: 12 chicken wings 1 0nion 2 tablespoons minced garlic or 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons spicy mustard 1/2…

by Hildah Mulenga • March 13, 2012

Malaika Mushandu from Zimbabwe has made Africa proud by placing first runner up at Top Model of the world on saturday 10th March in Dortmund Germany. This is the highest position any African model has attempted to achieve. Vanessa Sibanda also from Zimbabwe was the first ever second runner up. Models round the world…