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,…
Culture
Zambian culture is a mixture of traditions from all 73 Zambian tribes influenced by practices from other countries.
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.
Kitwe Poetry Corner – 12 November, 2011
by Lydia Mhango •
Here are a few poems from last reading at Kitwe Little Theatre. Tonight's poetry was supposed to be combined with a jazz night but has been cancelled because there will be a play from Lusaka at the theatre. LOST AFRICAN GIRL Leonard Koloko My lost African girl, When I don’t kiss your lips…
Bemba Lesson 5 – Family Relationships
by JS •
Like all Zambian communities, the Bemba people have a close-knitted extended family life. This is reflected in the detailed terminology used to describe interpersonal relationships. An example of this is the fact that the terms to describe uncles and aunties refer to them as "small father" or "small mother." Cousins are effectively referred to as…
A Guide To Conducting A Zambian Funeral
by John Katebe •
It is an interesting fact that there is nothing in the Zambian school curriculum to prepare the ordinary Zambian for the eventuality of death in the family. There are many Zambians who have no idea what steps to take in the event of death striking at very close range – in their home. I am sure that most of them would like to know how to conduct a funeral that meets society’s expectations.
The Internet In Bemba, Lozi and Nyanja
by JS •
Sometimes the gap between language and concepts is so wide that it becomes a problem when people try to come up with words for brand new concepts. Most Zambian languages have very few scientific terms. It is no wonder, then , that when it comes to the rapidly evolving internet, the gap is even wider.
Bemba Lesson 6 – Greetings
by JS •
For the first time, you can add fun to learning Bemba by following the audio lessons.
Kitwe Poetry Corner – October 2011
by Lydia Mhango •
Kitwe Poetry Corner has not been meeting regularly. Here are the poems that were read on Friday 14th October 2011
Stories About Witchcraft In Zambia – Part 3
by John Katebe •
The third installment of the stories about witchcraft explores some reactions to witchcraft.
