Zambia, a country in southern Africa, is a landlocked country of rugged terrain and diverse wildlife, with many parks and safari areas. The famed Victoria Falls is on its border with Zimbabwe, indigenously called Mosi-oa-Tunya or “Smoke That Thunders” plunging a misty 108m into narrow Batoka gorge. Spanning the Zambezi River just below the falls is the Victoria Falls Bridge, a spectacular viewpoint. The capital of Zambia is Lusaka and the currency is Zambian kwacha, which is equivalent to 0.055 dollar.
Zambia population has over 19 million persons, with over 70 tribes. About 90% fall into the 9 major groups. Although English is the official language in Zambia, other numerous dialects are identified in Zambia which includes; Bemba, Nyanja, Lozi, Tonga, Luvale, Lunda and Kaonde.
TRENDING FASHION IN ZAMBIA
ACCESSORIES IN ZAMBIA
Accessories in Zambia are selection from the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces.
TRIBES IN ZAMBIA
The Lozi people
The women wear a satin outfit called musinsi which consist of two skirts, a top called baki and a small wrapper called a chali. The women and men from Lozi tribe sometimes wear ivory bangles which are given at different points in life such as birth, puberty etc.
The Bemba people
They are also called Awemba, Bantu-speaking people inhabiting northeastern plateau of Zambia and neighboring areas of Congo and Zimbabwe. Traditionally the Bemba dresses in a bark clothing but modern cloths are worn in recent times. An interest element of Bemba culture is their marriage ceremony and structure. When a man and woman are married, the man goes to live with the wife’s family and so generations are traced in the matrilineal fashion.
TOURIST AND HISTORICAL PLACES IN ZAMBIA
Zambia is endowed with a very rich tourism offering comprising of natural and man-made products such as reserves/park, waterfalls, lakes, and rivers. They include:
Kafue National Park – the oldest national park in Zambia, a treat for those in search of a bona fide African safari experience.
Lusaka – a place where go getters and entrepreneurs flock in search of opportunity, throbbing city of mercantile.
South Luangwa National Park – the park is trodden by elephant herd, zebras, hippos, buffalos etc.
Solwezi – down to earth mining centre, north-west uplands of Zambia and a booming industrial center.
Sioma Ngwezi National park – a reserve that occasional pull crowd of visitors, various kinds of wild animals can be found there.
Nsumbu National Park – highlights of the park include the gorgeous reaches of Kasaba Bay, where elephants can be seen wandering the swamps.
Ndola – a commercial epicenter of Zambia’s Copperbelt Province; one of the industrious kingpins of the nations.
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park – a home to some of the most striking and unforgettable sections of the Victoria falls.
Lower Zambezi National park – a place yet untouched by the onslaught of mass safari going and ecotourism.
Livingstone – onetime capital of Zambia. The place is a fitting memorial to the Scottish expeditionary and anti-slavery campaigner.
Siavonga – it is the largest reservoir in the world. It is possible to enjoy oodles of water sports and recreational activities, while Siavonga itself is fringed by pretty beaches and walking trails.
Kitwe – the most populous town in Zambia, with consequences of the booming mining industries here.
Kansanka National Park – it offers up a curious cross-section of Central African fauna. Pangolins and Mongoose stalk the countryside, while stable antelopes and hartebeest coalesce on grassy meadows.
Blue Lagoon National Park – 100 km outside of Lusaka is where visitors will find the otherworldly delights of the park. Rare species of bird can be found there.
Chingola – one of the Copperbelt towns of the Zambian heartlands. A pretty place topped with swaying boughs of acacia tree and the occasional cactus
MUSIC IN ZAMBIA
Zambia is home to several international musicians and a lot of local artistes. Music of Zambia has a rich heritage which falls roughly into categories of traditional, popular and Christian music. The traditional music is rooted in the beliefs and practices of Zambia’s various ethnic groups. Zambian popular music has continued to evolve and adapt to the tunes and rhythms that define popular music in both regional and global contexts. Zambia’s popular music landscape has managed to originate a new local sound, referred to as Zed beats, and a variant of hip-hop referred as Zambia hip-hop. Other genres include Kalindula, R&B, reggae/dancehall and gospel.
Musicians in Zambia
Mirriam Mukape (Mampi)
Leo Moyo
Art work in Zambia
MEALS IN ZAMBIA
Most of Zambia meals are made from pounded white maize. It is served with relish stew and vegetables and eaten by hand.
Ifinkubala – it is also known as mopane or masonja. A meal made of caterpillars from emperor moth.
Delele – it is Zambian term for okra. A thick traditional vegetable.
Curried gazelle – a curry meal prepared with healthy gazelle meat, well spiced.
Ifisashi – a vegetable sauce prepared with edible green plants and peanut.
Chikanda – a meal prepared with wild dry orchid tubers, peanuts, chili and baking soda
Chibwabwa – it is a vegetable sauce made from pumpkin leaves and groundnuts.
Ifinkubala
Delele
Curried gazelle
Ifisashi
Chikanda
Chibwabwa
Beef offal or tripe – they are usaully the lungs, intestines and doormat-like piece and very tasty.
Nshima – essential food in Zambia, made from ground white maize prepared into a thick-smooth mold.
Michopo – Zambian outdoor food, made from roasted beef or goat meat, served with onion, chili etc.
Kapenta stew – made from small sardine-like fish found in lake Tanganyika in Zambia, sundried.
Kalembula – Zambian cuisine prepared with plenty vegetables, sometimes prepared with sweet potato leaves, onions and tomatoes.
Tilapia fish – it can be prepared by frying, smoking, grilling and boiling, usually served with nshima.
Beef offal or tripe
Nshima
Michopo
Kapenta stew
Kalembula
Tilapia fish
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND HABITAT PROTECTION IN ZAMBIA
Zambia has one of the largest forest resources in southern Africa. Its total area of indigenous forest in Zambia is 44.6million hectares and covers 60% of the total land area, out of 9.6% are, gazette forest. There are 481 protected forest areas; 181 national forests and 300 local forest reserves in Zambia. Each of the provinces in Zambia has a Provincial Forestry Office that is in charge of environmental conservation, wildlife protection.
EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN ZAMBIA
Change in climate have pose challenges to Zambia’s ongoing efforts to combat poverty, reduce food insecurity and sustainably manage natural resources. Effect of climate change in Zambia include increases in temperature and more extreme weather (intense precipitation, floods and droughts) and increased rainfall variability. Climate change have high impact on agriculture, water resources, human health, ecosystems, energy and infrastructure. Adverse effect of climate can be seen in the images below;
GENDER EQUALITY IN ZAMBIA
Zambian government is doing its best to promote gender equality and fight the scourge of gender-based violence and also invest in women’s economic empowerment. Women in Zambia participate in economic decisions of the country, take part in politics, own their businesses and acquire any level of education without restrictions.
Chuma Himonga – Professor of law in Zambia and a Dean of College of law, University of Zambia.
Jean Kapata – Zambian politician who is currently serving as Minister of Lands and Natural Resources.
Nkandu Luo – Zambia Microbiologist and politician who was the Vice presidential candidate for the Patriotic Front.
Magaret Mhango Mwanakatwe – Zambia businesswoman, accountant, bank executive and politician who served as Minister of Finance.
Chuma Himonga
Jean Kapata
Nkandu Luo
Mhango Mwanakatwe
Dora Siliya – Zambian politician and former Minister for communication and broadcasting.
Inonge Mutukwa Wina – a politician who served as 13th Vice president of Zambia, and first woman to hold the position, which made her highest ranked woman in the history of Zambian government.
Elizabeth Phiri – Zambia politician who is a member of Patriotic Front party and Minister of Gender.
Edith Nawakwi – Zambian politician and first woman to hold the post of Minister of Finance.
Dora Siliya
Inonge Mutukwa Wina
Elizabeth Phiri
Edith Nawakwi
