Bemba Proverbs: 5. “Nine titi uushangila mulya mung’omba, kano mwipindo lyandi.” That is to say: I can survive without the great. Emukutila: Kuti nakwanisha nangu cakuti tamungafwile mwe bakankala. ___________
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Mundyoli – Let’s Cook With Gloria
by Gloria Miyoba •
TODAY’S RECIPE IS MUNDYOLI. Mundyoli is a vegetable found in the southern part of Zambia. It is eaten by the Tonga people. Mundyoli is made out of pumpkin leaves. Fresh pumpkin leaves are pounded and then rolled into small balls like the size of a golf ball.They are dried in the sun for close to one month.…
Amapinda yamu ciBemba – 3
by Joseph Mwila Bwembya •
Bemba Proverbs: 3. “Kumusumba takwabikilwa nkwa.” That is to say: Don’t plan to do your job if you have to do something for someone more important. Emukutila: Ngawatumwa ukubombela umukankala umo umulimo, utale ulabeko kumilimo yobe. ___________
Passion of a Dream
by JS •
A book by Thomson Ng’ambi “Ambassador’s Daughter” was Thomson Ng’ambi’s winning entry for the KitweOnline Writing Competition in 2011. (You can read his winning entry story here). Now, Thomson has published his first book: Passion of a Dream on Lulu.com. The Republic of Mutendere, an imaginary African country, has a population of 25 million. The…
Insoselo Shamu ciBemba – 1
by Joseph Mwila Bwembya •
Bemba Sayings 1. “Kanyelele mufukila kubili” Kwaliba nabantu abo beta ati ba “Kanyelele mufukila kubili”, aba bantu ngawabalekela ifipe fyobe kuti bapokela umwana mukulela pantu bakaso sana. _______________
Amapinda yamu ciBemba – 2
by Joseph Mwila Bwembya •
Bemba Proverbs: 2. “Ndi musunga wa mpundu, nyambalala pa muulu.” That is to say: I seem harmless, but if you pester me, I am dangerous. Emukutila: Mwimona fino nafuuka elyo mulembelesha nganafulwa nalishupa. _____________
Amapinda yamu ciBemba – 1
by Joseph Mwila Bwembya •
Bemba Proverbs: 1. “Impande yalubiile mukwalaula.” That is to say: Do not let everyone finger your jewels, they may get lost. Emukutila: Wilalekela ababiyo balekwangashisha ifyo wakwata pantu kuti bakonowila nangu bakulufisha. _____ _________
Bemba Lesson 17 – At The Hotel
by JS •
I want … = Ndefwaya We want … = Tulefwaya I made a reservation for a room = Nalilembesha “room” OR Nalilembesho muputule Are there rooms available? = Namukwate ncende? I want to stay 4 nights = Ndefwayo kulale nshiku shine OR Ndefwayo kulale nshiku “four” I’d like a room for 2 people, please =…
Zambia Held in Maseru
by Richard Katebe •
FOOTBALL Ten-man Zambia were held to a one all draw against hosts Lesthoto, in a group C World Cup group phase qualifier. In-form Orlando Pirates striker, Collins Mbesuma gave the Zambians the headed lead in the 69th minute from an Isaac Chansa corner kick. The former African champions failed to impose their game on…
Kitwe Poetry Corner – Give Me Romance Every Time
by Pamela Hojane •
These were the poems which were recited during POETRY NIGHT held on Friday, 22 February 2013 at Kitwe Little Theatre. It was one of the most well attended. GIVE ME ROMANCE EVERY TIME by Fiona Davidson and recited by Lydia Mhango Maybe a little romance is needed Lightening our days in all this grey To…
