I am happy to announce the availability of the movie entitled, “Owe Abana Bandi” (Oh, My Children) which is subtitled in English. It describes families whose lives have been ravaged by the scourge of HIV/ AIDS and poverty. It also describes some of the root causes of such things which lie in the moral decadency amongst the…
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Zambia Surrender Football Crown
by Richard Katebe •
Zambia lost the chance to defend the Africa cup when they draw against Burkina Faso at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. Nigeria and Burkina Faso advanced to the quarter finals after finishing first and second from group C respectively. It was a football match where both teams showed no cutting edge in attack for most part…
The Bridge – Part II
by Emily Nyirenda •
As I stared at the blood stain on the Chitenge cloth, the strength drained from my legs. I couldn’t take another step forward. I heard a scream that sounded like nothing I’ve ever heard before. It came from my throat, yet it seemed distant. Suddenly, I found myself lying on the ground. Someone was shining…
Zambia on the Brink of Elimination
by Richard Katebe •
Zambia reduced her chances of making it to the knockout stage of the African cup of Nation when they drew one all with a formidable Nigeria at Mbobela Stadium in South Africa this afternoon. Bukina Faso now leads group C, after thrashing Ethiopia by four goals to nil. Zambia and Nigeria are now tied on…
The Bridge – (Part I)
by Emily Nyirenda •
A Zambian Short Story by Emily Nyirenda (The names and place names in this story have been changed to protect the identity of the people involved – Editor) Most people have no idea when death will come knocking on the door. My father told me the date and time that he would die. He…
Meleke, a Zambian Gospel Music Artist
by Meleke •
Biography: Born in Lusaka, Zambia on New Years day, Now Based in the UK, Meleke has worked on an album and several singles over the last few years. He released his new Single in 2012 "Hope for Tomorrow" available for download at itunes, amazon, e-music and at all good online Muisc stores!! Winner of…
Zambian Athletes at London 2012 Olympics
by Sports Editor •
Prince Mumba – Flag Bearer With the 2012 Olympic Games finally underway, we shift our attention to the Zambian hopefuls that have made their way to London in the hopes of returning with a medal. The spectacular three and a half hour opening ceremony last Friday saw Zambia emerge as the 203rd out of all…
Are Zambian Footballers Illiterate?
by Richard Katebe •
The other day, I was at home with my friends, watching a DVD recording of the match between Power Dynamos and Nkana football club which was played at the new Levy Mwanawasa Sports Stadium in Ndola. Power Dynamos routed Nkana by 5 goals to nil in that match. At the end of the match…
African Music Titans
by JS •
Over the years, Tanzanians living in Kitwe have acquired a reputation for being very hard working as well as not considering any job too low for them to do. When anyone wanted a particularly rough patch of land prepared for growing crops, Kyusas were high on the list of workmen to hire. Their hoes were…
Jazz Society of Kitwe – Blues Night
by Lydia Mhango •
Images from Jazz Society of Kitwe – Blues Night – February 2012
