“Marry in haste and regret at leisure.” I don’t remember where I saw this quote about the need to take time to choose a marriage partner in order to avoid a life of misery, but I think it aptly applies to choosing ones career, too. If you choose a career hastily, without considering the pros…
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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…
Ghosts
by John Katebe •
I have become more aware of a different kind of ghost that has become prevalent in modern day Zambia……
Stress And The Workplace
by Gradle Gardner •
If you work in a stressful environment, it is wise to take action before common symptoms of stress lead to long-term illness……
On Being Fat
by John Katebe •
No one laughed. I got the point. It is not polite to refer to someone as being fat…………
African Tradition: “Malonje”
by JS •
Giving malonje is the Malawian Tonga tradition of debriefing a visitor. They are given time to tell everything there is to tell about their journey. It is an art of story-telling that involves capturing your audience and engaging their attention for the duration of the narrative.
Shuga – 3-Part Drama Series
by JS •
Shuga is a contemporary 3-part drama series set in Nairobi, Kenya. As far as the issues concerned go, Shuga could have been shot on the streets of Kitwe.
Zambian Baby Names – What They Mean
by JS •
How do you pick a baby name? What is the story behind your name? It is every parent’s desire to have an explanation to give, but babies do not come with a user manual.
Chamboli High School Update
by Sinclair •
This is Sinclair bobo once again. Just thought I should up date you on what we have been doing down here in Zambia concerning our former school Chamboli Secondary.
My Zambian Memories
by David Talbot •
Senior Teacher, Chamboli Secondary School: September 1966 – November 1972 As the plane gradually lost height on its final approach to Ndola airport I could see the African bush beneath the plane’s wings, stretching away into the distance. As far as I could see there was nothing except a few trees and red earth together…
