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…
Culture
Zambian culture is a mixture of traditions from all 73 Zambian tribes influenced by practices from other countries.
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? …
Kitwe Poetry Corner – 9 December, 2011
by Lydia Mhango •
JOY AND SORROW Moddy Muponisi Then a woman said, “Speak to us of Joy and Sorrow.” And he answered: Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears. And how else can it be? The deeper that sorrow carves into your being,…
KOL Writing Competition Winner – 2011
by JS •
KitweOnline is thrilled to announce the winner of the KitweOnline Writing Competition, 2011. From 7th December, 2011 you can send in your entries for the 2012 competition. The closing date is 30th April, 2012. For more information about the requirements CLICK HERE Thomson Ng'ambi, seen here, being congratulated by Lydia Mhango on behalf of KitweOnline,…
Improving The Way We Mourn Our Dead In Zambia
by John Katebe •
I think we owe it to ourselves to begin to question negative practices at funerals in order to make funerals more tolerable. We must do everything we can to minimize the stress that presently characterizes a Zambian funeral.
In this article, I wish to discuss some negative practices that I think deserve urgent attention.
