Tips on Staying Safe The pronouncement by the Government to allow street vending has brought about serious challenges on the security of shoppers. This is also coupled with the problem of street kids. Here are some safety tips for shoppers around Kitwe city centre. 1. ATM You should avoid withdrawing money from ATM’s late in…
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The Hub of the Copperbelt
Women in Extramarital Affairs
by Richard Katebe •
Extramarital Affairs – Part II In my earlier article, I discussed why some married men have concubines. I promised that I would deal with the subject of infidelity in women later. I took time to deal with this subject due to the fact that relying on my mere observations would not adequately address the many…
African Music Titans
by JS •
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…
Raising Hope for the Zambian Worker
by Richard Katebe •
Labour Day Celebrations – May 2012 Kitwe joined other Cities in Zambia to celebrate Labour Day which fell on 1ST May 2012.The occasion was held at the Rugby club in Nkana west. The event was graced by the Kitwe District commissioner Mr. Elias Kamanga. Others in attendance included the vice president of the Federation of…
Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation Newsletter – April 2012
by S. Mwiinga •
Dear friends of MEF, the Newsletter for April, 2012 is now out. You can read it by clicking on the link below. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO READ THE NEWSLETTER IN PDF FORMAT MEF newsletter for April 2012
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…
Richard’s 10 Mobile Phone Tips
by Richard Katebe •
There are ten things that I would like to talk about the mobile phone. I have not arranged them in order of importance. I have arranged them in the order the thoughts crossed my mind. PAGING This is a habit that is common in Zambia. Some people do not make calls. They top up their…
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…
Short Courses at Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation
by S. Mwiinga •
Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation (MEF) is a multi-disciplinary centre which has brought together people of different faiths and educated community torch bearers since 1958. Set in a wooded area of Mindolo township in the northern part of Kitwe, it is opposite Chimwemwe township, off the Kitwe-Chingola road. MEF is home to the Dag Hammarskjold Messengers of…
