Letters From a Retired Miner Greetings my friends. I want to say that Joseph Mwila Bwembya is only a baby, but in his brains he is a wise man. This is why he said let me write a book to explain the sayings of my Bemba ancestors. I wish other young men and women can…
Culture
Zambian culture is a mixture of traditions from all 73 Zambian tribes influenced by practices from other countries.
Kitwe Elects a New Mayor – 2014
by JS •
Chikanda – Let’s Cook With Gloria
by Gloria Miyoba •
TODAY’S RECIPE IS CHIKANDA. Chikanda is mainly eaten by Bembas from Northern Province and Muchinga Province.Chikanda grows naturally in the bushes of Zambia.It looks like small pototatoes. Photo by J.M.Garg – Wikipedia. YOU WILL NEED: 250 grams chikanda 500 grams unshelled groundnuts A pinch of salt,chilly powder and soda. METHOD: Wash chikanda in clean cold water. After that remove from the water and put it on a tray and dry them for a few minutes. Pound the chikanda and sieve as…
Down Memory Lane – Sheila Fitzpatrick
by Sheila Fitzpatrick •
I lived in Kitwe from 1967 to 1972 with my husband and two daughters. My third daughter was born there in 1971. We lived on Geddes Street. Got quite nostalgic reading all the names. There were some streets in alphabetical order called after Irish towns and cities. We loved it while we were there and…
Down Memory Lane – Kingston Bookshop, Kitwe
by Richard Katebe •
What is where Kingston Bookshop was? Kitwe changes. If you have been gone from Kitwe for over 17 years now, you will find some places have changed their names. Other places have not just changed names and ownership, but also their structural outlook. Do you remember Kingston? Kingston was one of largest distributor of Books…
Bemba Lesson 23: At the Market Place
by JS •
Learn to Speak Bemba: At the Market Place – Video This week we present a Bemba Lesson video by 0rphan Medical Network International (OMNI). It is freely available on YouTube. THE SCRIPT: Here are the phrases covered in this video: I want to buy fruit = Ndefwaya ukushita ifitwalo No = Awe Yes = Ee I…
Laws of Nature in Bemba
by JS •
Translators Wanted
by JS •
Zambian Translators International Whatever Zambian Language you speak, there is always going to be someone wanting to learn something or have something translated. Joseph Mwila Bwembya has formed a consultancy firm that will take on translation assignments from far and wide. You can join his team and get assignments wherever you live. That is one…
Crow of a Headless Rooster
by Denny Moonde •
Denny Moonde likes to write poems and we enjoy reading them. You might have read his last poem here October 24th. He has also written other poems that you can read on AnitaPoems.com. Crow of a Headless Rooster is his latest poem. It reflects the mood, particularly at this time of year, for a lot…
Nelson Mandela 1918 – 2013
by JS •
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela 1918 – 2013 Thank you. Zolani sings Nkosi Sikelel i’Afrika Read about Why I love Nelson Mandela and My Mother HERE. _________