Zambian culture is a mixture of traditions from all 73 Zambian tribes influenced by practices from other countries.
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…
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…
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…
A friend received this translation of the Laws of Nature, from a friend of a friend, and forwarded it to me. It is too good not to share: Science taught in Bemba (1) FARADAY’s LAW Whenever there is a change in the magnetic flux linking a circuit, an EMF is produced in that circuit the magnitude…
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…
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 Rolihlahla Mandela 1918 – 2013 Thank you. Zolani sings Nkosi Sikelel i’Afrika Read about Why I love Nelson Mandela and My Mother HERE. _________
CONGRATULATIONS KitweOnline is proud to announce that Dr Charles Malata has been appointed as a Professor at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, in UK. This follows his outstanding work as a Consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Professor Malata has an active academic and clinical research programme. His work has positively impacted clinical practice with the introduction of…
If you went out on the streets of Kitwe and asked a hundred people what “Nsalankwale yandi” means, you will be lucky if you got one or two who knew that it means “my rose.” If, on the other hand you asked what “iluba lyandi” means, everybody will tell you it means “my flower.” This…
Here is a poem sent in by Denny Moonde from Lumwana. If you would like to get your work published on KitweOnline, just send us an email and we will take it up from there.October 24th If Only for a Moment. I’ll celebrate in my national colors If only for a moment light up the…
