Exploring the Rich Diversity of Maize – Corn – A Journey from Mexico to Zambia Corn, or maize, is one of the most important staple crops in the world, nourishing billions of people and playing a central role in the cultural and agricultural heritage of many nations. While corn is grown globally, its origins trace…
In Zambia, as in several countries in Africa, Nshima forms the staple food. Also known as Sima, Ubwali, Sadza, it is Zambians what rice or potatoes are in other cultures. Nshima is also known as Sima and as Ubwali,depending on where you are. It is made from maize meal. The dried maize is ground into…
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…
I visited two neighbours of mine in Parklands. From the main road, Kuomboka Drive, one can never guess what
is going on in their combined backyards.
