“Desolate I stand
Firmly anchored in the sand
Battered by the sun, still I cope
A symbol of health, life and hope.” – Leonard Koloko
Culture
Zambian culture is a mixture of traditions from all 73 Zambian tribes influenced by practices from other countries.
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.
Free English To Bemba Translation Service
by JS •
KitweOnLine is offering a FREE service to translate phrases and short sentences from English to Bemba.
Kitwe Poetry Corner – February, 2011
by Lydia Mhango •
This week we give you more poems and a peak behind the scenes, with photos from Kitwe Poetry Corner.
You are cordially invited to the fortnightly poetry readings at Kitwe Little Theatre.
Free English-Bemba Dictionary: A-M
by JS •
KitweOnLine is proud to present a free English-Bemba dictionary explaining basic Bemba language.
Kitwe Poetry Corner – 21 January 2011
by Lydia Mhango •
The Kitwe Poetry Corner has been joined by new members. They have been also been reading poems that they have written. The older members have been consistent and here are the poems they read.
Kitwe Poetry Corner – Dylan Thomas
by Lydia Mhango •
From the clutch of poems read at Kitwe Poetry Corner in 2010, one almost slipped the net, but we are happy to present it here.
Bemba Lesson 4: Visiting A Friend
by JS •
In this lesson we cover some words you might want to use while visiting a friend. BEMBA. ENGLISH Odi May I come in? Kalibu (Odini) You may come in Ingileni Please come / go in Ikaleni pa mupando. Please be seated Bushe ba mayo epo bali? Is the mistress at home? Bushe ba tata epo…
The Early History Of Kitwe
by JS •
As to the origin of the name KITWE, one of Kitwe’s senior citizens, Mr Cobrey JBK Chiumya explains:….
