Every street in Kitwe tells a story. Have you ever wondered how your street got its name? Who gave it the name and why?
Culture
Zambian culture is a mixture of traditions from all 73 Zambian tribes influenced by practices from other countries.
Two Weddings
by JS •
Two weddings took place on Friday 29th April, 2011, surrounded by pomp and ceremony. One you probably heard about, the other, you probably didn’t.
Memory Lane: Mpelembe School Bus To Auntie Becky’s
by Richard •
One of my earliest memories of Kitwe is as a five year old on the morning journey to nursery school.
The First Mayor Of Kitwe – 1954
by JS •
The story of Kitwe’s first mayor includes photos and video of inauguration ceremony at Kitwe Civic Center – 1954.
A Song On Marriage Advice
by JS •
A wedding is a graduation from the university of life, and the beginning of a life-long journey in partnership. AMALUMBO is a song giving timely advice.
Kitwe Poetry Corner – March 2011 – ii
by Lydia Mhango •
“I travelled in many strange lands
Sojourned in thy lands of milk and honey
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Mothers Day Poem
by JS •
On Mothers Day, pause for a moment and think about that very special person in your life. If you still have a mother, you have something that not everybody around you has.
Kitwe Poetry Corner – March 2011
by Lydia Mhango •
“Desolate I stand
Firmly anchored in the sand
Battered by the sun, still I cope
A symbol of health, life and hope.” – Leonard Koloko
A Song About Arranged Marriages
by JS •
Arranged marriage: The song is a dialogue between the groom’s uncle from Luwingu and the auntie from Ndola.
Memories Of Reporting In 1960s Africa
by Ben L. Kaufman •
Ben L. Kaufman lived in Kitwe between 1963-1965 and worked for the Zambia News and Zambia Times. He now blogs on CityBeat from Cincinnati.
