In this lesson on How to Ask a Question in Bemba, we look at the verb “Drink” (Nwa). To drink = Ukunwa Note: Mu ciBemba (In Bemba) the same words are used to refer to a man and to a woman (He / She). In the following examples, remember that the plural form (pl.) is used to address…
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Zambia Surrender Football Crown
by Richard Katebe •
Zambia lost the chance to defend the Africa cup when they draw against Burkina Faso at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. Nigeria and Burkina Faso advanced to the quarter finals after finishing first and second from group C respectively. It was a football match where both teams showed no cutting edge in attack for most part…
The Bridge – Part II
by Emily Nyirenda •
As I stared at the blood stain on the Chitenge cloth, the strength drained from my legs. I couldn’t take another step forward. I heard a scream that sounded like nothing I’ve ever heard before. It came from my throat, yet it seemed distant. Suddenly, I found myself lying on the ground. Someone was shining…
Zambia on the Brink of Elimination
by Richard Katebe •
Zambia reduced her chances of making it to the knockout stage of the African cup of Nation when they drew one all with a formidable Nigeria at Mbobela Stadium in South Africa this afternoon. Bukina Faso now leads group C, after thrashing Ethiopia by four goals to nil. Zambia and Nigeria are now tied on…
Mushrooms – Let’s Cook With Gloria
by Gloria Miyoba •
Photo by Steinpilzen Wild mushrooms grow in the Zambian bushes during the rainy season. There are different varieties. Lets try out this delicious meal. You Will Need: 700grams mushroom 200mls cooking oil (cholesterol free) 1 medium size onion 1 large ripe tomato 750mls water 1/4 teaspoon salt. METHOD: Place the mushrooms in a bowl. Wash in clean cold…
Bemba Lesson 15.3 – How to Ask a Question – WHAT? – To Eat
by JS •
In this lesson – How to Ask a Question in Bemba, we look at the verb “Eat” (Lya). Note: Mu ciBemba (In Bemba) the same words are used to refer to a man and to a woman (He / She). In the following examples, remember that the plural form (pl.) is used to address one person as a…
Times of the Steam Locomotive Trains in Zambia
by Richard Katebe •
Fond memories of my childhood days A visit to nearly all major Zambia railway stations reveals some import piece of the history of our railway industry in Zambia. Railways management has stationed an old steam locomotive engine at nearly every major station, as a preservation of that important part of our railway history. One…
The Bridge – (Part I)
by Emily Nyirenda •
A Zambian Short Story by Emily Nyirenda (The names and place names in this story have been changed to protect the identity of the people involved – Editor) Most people have no idea when death will come knocking on the door. My father told me the date and time that he would die. He…
Bemba Lesson 16.1 – Street Language – Ama …
by JS •
Chisokone Street – kitweonline One of our readers, Yzo Leon from the Philippines, suggested that it would be interesting to cover Bemba “street” language in our lessons. Yzo suggested that learning the usual expressions used in informal conversation would be a way of learning more about culture. We totally agree. We will…
New Zambian Currency
by JS •
The Rebased Zambian Kwacha While most people celebrate Christmas, some are mourning the fact that they will no longer be called millionaires. The fact remains that the value of the money will be unchanged. The loss of millionaire status will be a social blow to some, but no one will lose out. If anything, the…