The number of Zambian men and women arrested in various parts of the world for being found in possession of prohibited drugs, such as cocaine and dagga, has risen to an alarming level. There has equally been an increase in the number of Zambians dealing in copper, cobalt, emeralds and rhino horns. The common denominator…
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The Hub of the Copperbelt
Christmas Message
by JS •
Photo by Jeff Weese We at KitweOnline wish you a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year __________
The Chewa People
by JS •
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…
Recognizing And Dealing With Dyslexia In Kitwe
by John Katebe •
It is every parent’s hope to see their children display above-average academic performance in school. It is common to hear parents talking so proudly about their children’s academic achievements as though these were a reflection of the parents’ academic brilliance. In this regard, my wife, Joyce, and I are certainly no different from the average…
Interview With Thomson Ng’ambi
by JS •
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
by Lydia Mhango •
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
by JS •
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
by JS •
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.
Mpelembe Secondary School Drama Club
by Lydia Mhango •
On 5th November, the newly formed Mpelembe Drama Club performed an excerpt of the play currently in rehearsal, an adapation by Themba Daka of Woyengi, written by Obutunde Ijimeri. Woyengi is an African myth on creation. Woyenji is a goddess who creates her creatures then asks them to choose their fate before stepping into the world. The…
Mami Wandi – by Runnel: Lyrics
by JS •
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
