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…
Culture
Zambian culture is a mixture of traditions from all 73 Zambian tribes influenced by practices from other countries.
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…
Christmas Message
by JS •
Photo by Jeff Weese We at KitweOnline wish you a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year __________
The Chewa People
by JS •
Origins Kitwe is home to immigrants from different parts of the globe. Zambia has a long history of immigration. If you asked a Chewa person where they come from, they will probably point east. The truth is, however, a bit more complicated than that. The Bantu speaking peoples migrated from north-west Africa into the Congo…
Interview With Thomson Ng’ambi
by JS •
Winner Of KitweOnline Writing Competition, 2011 THOMSON NG’AMBI Tell us about yourself I’m currently the Chairman/C.E.O. of Crenton Zambia LTD, A company that deals in Writing Screenwriting Editing Researching Business and media consultancy. I'm also an International Writer. How long have you been writing? …
