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…
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Bemba Lesson 11 – Visiting Grandma
by JS •
GREETINGS Grandma's house = Ing’anda yakwa mama Grand dad’s house = Ing’anda yakwa shikulu Hello Grandma = Mwapoleni mama Hello Grandad = Mwapoleni shikulu How are you? = Muli shani? I am fine = Ndifye bwino We are fine = Tulifye bwino They are fine = Balifye bwino How's the family? = Ulupwa luli shani?…
Extramarital Affairs – Part 1
by Richard Katebe •
Wives and Concubines – The Child Inside a Man The subject of unfaithfulness in marriage is a very controversial one. Often it is claimed by most married women that men are the main reason why there is unfaithfulness in marriages. Some women have been inclined to have extra marital affairs because of their husbands’ inability…
Tonga Funeral Traditions: “Cleansing”
by Gloria Miyoba •
Death marks the end of one’s life journey. It devastates those that were close to the departed. For those that were married, the loss of a spouse brings to mind the realization of the promise” till death do us part”. According to Zambian tradition, it is believed that one can not part with their departed…
English-Bemba Dictionary – Free Sample Downloads
by JS •
The dictionary has now been published on Smashwords.com. You can download a free sample to read offline on your PC, phone, tablet or ereader. Please leave your comments about the dictionary below or on Smashwords.com English-Bemba Dictionary by John Sendama Dr. $2.99 from Smashwords.com Bemba is one of Zambia's 72 languages. It is also the…
Fried Fish in Masala Sauce
by Gloria Miyoba •
FRIED FISH IN MASALA SAUCE This is a simple and appetizing dish. Ingredients: 1 big fish (Bream) 1 bib tomato 1 medium onion Salt to taste ½ teaspoon masala ½ teaspoon red chili powder 2 tablespoons bread flour 2 tablespoons cooking oil White pepper Garlic paste METHOD Clean the fish Remove the gills Cut slits on…
2012 Writing Competition Entry
by Thomson Ngambi •
Not One But Everyone DEDICATION TO PEOPLE WHO ARE LIVING POSITIVELY ALL OVER THE WORLD. Written by Thomson Ng'ambi James, my father, is the Coordinator for HOPE FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL. It is an NGO based in Lusaka and headquarters is located in the USA. My father is sponsored by the UNO and well-wishers worldwide. Friend:…
Wild Eggplant (Impwa – Bemba)
by Gloria Miyoba •
Photo: SheKnows.com Ingredients: 250 grams Impwa (wild egg plants) 2 medium tomatoes 1 medium onion 200mls cooking oil Salt to taste ½ teacup water METHOD Wash the Impwa or wild egg plants thoroughly. Cut them in halves. Put cooking oil on to a pan on low heat. You can use a brazier…
Kitwe Monuments – Mposa mabwe Statue
by Richard Katebe •
The story behind Kitwe's Mposa Mabwe Statue On Kitwe’s Matuka Avenue and in the middle of the road, between Chermopharm chemists and Mama Africa shop, there is a real human size stone throwing statue commonly known as Mposa mabwe (“stone thrower”) by the local people of Kitwe. One may ask why the statue was erected…
Peanut Buttered Fresh Sweet Potatoes
by Gloria Miyoba •
Photo by Llez ANOTHER NUTRITIOUS ZAMBIAN MEAL. You will need: 1 kg fresh sweet potatoes Pinch of salt Peanut butter (homemade) 1 kg This makes 5 servings METHOD Wash the sweet potatoes in clean water. Put water in a bowl Peel the sweet potatoes and soak them in water for 5 minutes Cut them…
