Weeping Parisian – 1941 – (source: Wikipedia) When the Zambian football team won the Africa Cup of Nations last Sunday, I cried tears of joy. I was watching the game with my family and I felt a bit embarrassed about showing the full depth of my emotions. That set me thinking about something I've…
Culture
Zambian culture is a mixture of traditions from all 73 Zambian tribes influenced by practices from other countries.
Dreams Come True
by Richard Katebe •
From humble beginnings At number 27 Kanyanta Street in Kitwe’s Martindale area just opposite Airtel main office, is a private school called Jacky Christian Academy. The school has classes from baby class up to grade 7.The school also offers free computer lessons to all its pupils. There is also a school bus which does the…
A Grammar of the Bemba Language – by Schoeffer – Book Review
by JS •
Book Title: A Grammar of the Bemba Language as Spoken in North East Rhodesia Author: Rev. Father Schoeffer Edited by J.H. West Sheane, B.A. (Native Commissioner, B.S.A. Company, N.E.R.) Arranged with preface by A.C. Madan Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1907 ISBN: 9781146012799 A Grammar of the Bemba Language as Spoken in Northern Rhodesia was…
The Black Dollar Fortune
by Richard Katebe •
Fred Chirwa (not his real name) had just retired from a full time job as a locomotive driver at Zambia railways in Kitwe. He got his retirement package of Fifty five million Zambian kwacha (K55, 000,000). The separation package that he was paid was a net balance after the company deducted the amount for…
Learn How To Read and Pronounce Bemba Words
by JS •
Bemba Lesson 8 Learn how to read Bemba using simple methods. The Bemba language is broadly based on the English alphabet. Most words are based around the five vowels: A,E,I,O and U. (Vowel = A sound made by allowing air to flow freely through the mouth and throat) When you take away the vowels from…
The Youngest Mayor of Kitwe
by Richard Katebe •
Young Men In Influential Leadership Positions . . On 20th September, 2011, Zambia held presidential, parliamentary and local government elections. A new government was elected into office when the opposition party, the Patriotic Front won and its presidential candidate; Michael Chilufya Sata became the fifth republican president. The peaceful manner in which power was…
Bemba Lesson 7 – Asking Questions
by JS •
It is useful to have a quick list of the five types of questions you are likely to use in different situations. Here's a list covering Who? What? When? Where? How? Examples are given to illustrate the use of these terms. Some questions start with the "Bushe…." interjection. It's a bit like putting the…
Caterpillars (Ifinkubala) – Zambian Recipes
by Gloria Miyoba •
This is a Zambian delicacy. Caterpillars are mainly found in the Central Province of Zambia. Ingredients Dried caterpillars 3 teacups 200mls cooking. Too much oil is a health hazard. 2 medium tomatoes and 1 medium onion Salt to taste Preparation method First wash the caterpillars twice in cold water. Remove from cold water and soak…
Zambian Funerals And Change
by John Katebe •
It has been said that the only constant in life is change. Change is a pervasive process that affects every area of our life, including funerals. Change must be managed in order to prevent negative social outcomes. When it comes to funerals, one way of doing this is to openly discuss the changes in our…
Paternity Issues In Zambian Culture
by Richard Katebe •
FATHERHOOD If a law was passed for mandatory paternity tests to be done for all living Zambian children, do you know that it could affect the relationship between a father, his children and their mother forever? Did you know that the child you believe is yours might not be your biological child at all? Do…
