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 On Line
The Hub of the Copperbelt
Can Kitwe Cope With Demand for Burial Sites?
by Richard Katebe •
Mining and auxiliary industrial activity has expanded in Kitwe in the recent ten years after privatization of the mines. More and more areas around Kitwe have been opened up for mining. This has, in turn, triggered an inflow of people searching for employment and business opportunities in Kitwe. Prime land, within a radius of 20km,…
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…
The Bridge – Part III
by Emily Nyirenda •
“Mbuya,” said my dad after a long pause. He always affectionately called me Mbuya because he named me Emily after his grandmother. “How are you?” “I am well.” I said, not wanting him to fuss about me. “How is everybody in the village?” “They are all well and they send you their greetings,” I lied.…
Bemba Lesson 16 – Small Talk
by JS •
Yes = Ee (Mukwai) No = Awe (Mukwai) Please = Napapata Excuse me = Banjeleleko (Mukwai) Thank you = Natotela (Mukwai) You are welcome = Cilifye (Mukwai) Pardon? (I beg your pardon) = Amuti (shani)? I don’t understand = Nshumfwile Can you say that again, please? = Mwati shani (mukwai) Please speak slowly =…
Kitwe Poetry Corner – 15 February 2013
by Pamela Hojane •
The Poetry Night was held last Friday, 15 February starting at 2000 hours. Present was Mrs Anne Mukabe, the Director of Programmes who recorded the poems for the day for the Poetry Corner Radio Program which is broadcast every Wednesday at 1015 hours on Radio 2. We hold these every fortnight, so the next one…
Ibondwe – Cooking With Gloria
by Gloria Miyoba •
Ibondwe this is a tasty wild vegetable. It’s known as Wild Spinach in English. It grows as a weed in common vegetable garden. With time people have realised it’s nutritional values and it’s also grown like other vegetables. You Will Need: 1kg Ibondwe (Wild Spinach). Cut it in big slices because it shrinks after cooking. Wash it…
Cassava (Manioc) – Let’s Cook With Gloria
by Gloria Miyoba •
Cassava is a tuber and eaten by all tribes in Zambia. It is mainly grown in the Western and Northern province of Zambia. The leaves are edible and known as Katapa in the local languages.The tuber is known as Kalundwe, Tute and Mwanja in local languages. When dried and ground cassava meal is good for…
Zambian Movies – “Owe Abana Bandi”
by Baba •
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…
Charlie One Internet Cafe
by Richard Katebe •
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