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Caterpillars (Ifinkubala) – Zambian Recipes

Caterpillar dish - kitweonline

This is a Zambian delicacy. Caterpillars are mainly found in the Central Province of Zambia. Ingredients Dried caterpillars 3 teacups 200mls cooking. Too much oil is a health hazard. 2 medium tomatoes and 1 medium onion Salt to taste Preparation method First wash the caterpillars twice in cold water. Remove from cold water and soak…

Zambian Funerals And Change

It has been said that the only constant in life is change. Change is a pervasive process that affects every area of our life, including funerals. Change must be managed in order to prevent negative social outcomes. When it comes to funerals, one way of doing this is to openly discuss the changes in our…

Paternity Issues In Zambian Culture

FATHERHOOD If a law was passed for mandatory paternity tests to be done for all living Zambian children, do you know that it could affect the relationship between a father, his children and their mother forever? Did you know that the child you believe is yours might not be your biological child at all? Do…

Christmas Message

  Photo by Jeff Weese   We at KitweOnline   wish you a very   Merry Christmas   and   Prosperous New Year   __________

The Chewa People

Origins Kitwe is home to immigrants from different parts of the globe. Zambia has a long history of immigration. If you asked a Chewa person where they come from, they will probably point east. The truth is, however, a bit more complicated than that. The Bantu speaking peoples migrated from north-west Africa into the Congo…

Interview With Thomson Ng’ambi

Winner Of KitweOnline Writing Competition, 2011   THOMSON NG’AMBI Tell us about yourself                I’m currently the Chairman/C.E.O. of Crenton Zambia LTD, A company that deals in Writing Screenwriting Editing Researching Business and media consultancy. I'm also an International Writer.   How long have you been writing?     …

Kitwe Poetry Corner – 9 December, 2011

  JOY AND SORROW Moddy Muponisi Then a woman said, “Speak to us of Joy and Sorrow.” And he answered: Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears. And how else can it be? The deeper that sorrow carves into your being,…

KOL Writing Competition Winner – 2011

KitweOnline is thrilled to announce the winner of the KitweOnline Writing Competition, 2011.   From 7th December, 2011 you can send in your entries for the 2012 competition. The closing date is 30th April, 2012. For more information about the requirements CLICK HERE Thomson Ng'ambi, seen here, being congratulated by Lydia Mhango on behalf of KitweOnline,…

A Drive Around Nkana West, Kitwe

If you have watched YouTube videos about Kitwe, you are likely to have come across those done by Tasila. Here is one that takes you for a drive around Nkana West, Kitwe.

Mami Wandi – by Runnel: Lyrics

My girl, don’t feel sad
When you are not happy let’s sit down and talk
If there’s something troubling your heart, come and let it out
If there’s something troubling your heart come and let me know
My girl, don’t feel pity for yourself, when you are not happy let’s sit down and talk
If there’s something troubling your heart, come and let it out
If there’s something troubling your heart come and let me know