Crow of a Headless Rooster
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
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela 1918 – 2013 Thank you. Zolani sings Nkosi Sikelel i’Afrika Read about Why I love Nelson Mandela and My Mother HERE. _________
Video of Kitwe in the 1960s
A Video from the Huntley Film Collection The Huntley Film Archive Collection is a private UK library of documentary film dating back to 1895 and contains varied footage from the United Kingdom and the rest of the world. There are over 80,000 titles. This archive includes, among others, footage from Northern Rhodesia(now Zambia), Southern Rhodesia […]
Dr Malata Appointed Professor
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 […]
Bemba Lesson 22 – ROMANCE
Ever since I posted the first Bemba lesson, I have received several requests for tips on words to use when talking to a loved one. Such a use of the Bemba language is positive and healing. It is therefore with pleasure that I respond to Benedicte’s request for a lesson on this topic. Romantic expressions […]
October 24th – A Poem by Denny Moonde
October 24th If Only for a Moment. I’ll celebrate in my national colors If only for a moment light up the fireworks In the woods they battled Now the streets, my hood Our liberators dead and alive Thanks for this peace in which we thrive No one will deprive us the joy Birthdays bring: October […]
Why I Love Nelson Mandela and My Mother
My mother did not go to University. She did not give me a lot of money. But I love her. My mother planted fruit trees even when she knew she would not live long enough to enjoy its fruit. That’s just the type of person she was. She worked hard and long in the fields […]
Amapinda ne Nsoselo – 7
7. Nine titi uushangila mulya mung’omba, kano mwipindo lyandi. That is to say: I can survive without the favours of the great. Emukutila: Kuti nakwanisha nangu cakuti tamungafwile mwe bakankala. For more proverbs check out Joseph’s book: “PA NSAKA” BEMBA PROVERBS & SAYINGS 1 (Explained both in English and Bemba)By Joseph Mwila Bwembya
Kitwe Poetry Corner – School Village
These poems were recited at our Kitwe Poetry Night on 22 March, 2013 at Kitwe Little Theatre. SCHOOL VILLAGE BOY By John Kapesa and recited by Moddy Muponisi Country boy in the villa On foot, bare his feet he trudges In bottom torn khaki shorts He runs to school Seeking classic recognition Country […]
SHE – Lynda Wangongo
MEET LYNDA WANGONGO / WHISTANCE My name is Lynda Wangongo/Whistance. I first came to Kitwe in 1975 as an expatriate with my children and husband who was to work for ZCCM. It took me 6 months to settle in but from then onwards I loved Kitwe as a second home. I got involved through my […]