Tag Archive for Kitwe

Appreciating Zambian Curios

At Kitwe’s Chisokone market, just behind Euro Africa Bus Service Station, is the Kitwe curio market which is managed by Kitwe Curio Traders Association. According to Mr. Lazarus Kiziba, the association’s secretary, the curio market was established around 1973. The establishment of the curio market has helped to reduce unemployment among the youth of Kitwe.…

Kitwe’s Professional Photographers

 At daybreak, people can be seen criss-crossing the busy Kitwe city centre business district. Some are rushing to work, while others are rushing to take vantage points for street vending. Another group of people can be seen wandering about the memorial square, popularly known as Kaunda Square. They are the Kitwe commercial photographers. Kitwe Online…

The Kitwe Fire Brigade

Accidents can be devastating and difficult to handle by ourselves. Dealing with such calamities can be distressful and lives could be lost if efforts are not made to reduce or prevent the danger in good time in a safe and efficient manner. The Kitwe Fire Brigade is a team of dedicated men and women who…

Jazz Society of Kitwe

Kitwe has started a Jazz Society and I thought I should upload a few photos of the first one we had in January.  We shall be holding them once a month.  Membership is K50 000 per month.  Members that pay can bring their jazz music to play.    Members are also allowed to invite one…

Street Vending in Kitwe

“MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET “ BY RICHARD KATEBE:     The change of government from the ruling MMD to Patriotic front has brought about a lot of expectations from the ordinary Zambian.   The general population is expecting to begin to see changes that would bring more money in their pockets as promised by…

How Much Are Your Assets Really Worth?

Everyone wants to own property. Some people own property for prestige. Others own property for sentimental reasons, while others own property for economic and commercial reasons. Irrespective of what ever reason that we own property, how much do we know the true worth of our property?   People  and business have sold or bought immovable…

Interview With Thomson Ng’ambi

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?     …

A Drive Around Nkana West, Kitwe

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.

Kitwe Poetry Corner – 12 November, 2011

Here are a few poems from last reading at Kitwe Little Theatre.  Tonight's poetry was supposed to be combined with a jazz night but has been cancelled because there will be a play from Lusaka at the theatre.   LOST AFRICAN GIRL Leonard Koloko   My lost African girl, When I don’t kiss your lips…