It is always a pleasure to go to Luangwa Valley, no matter the time of the year. And so, even though it was still a little cool in the mornings and evenings when most of the game-drives and walks take place, we used the long Agricultural Show weekend to get away to the Valley. We […]
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On The Hunt …..
Hunting of wild animals, either by ‘overseas clients’ with a professional hunter or by local people who hunt for enjoyment has always been a subject about which I could not quite make up my mind. Your sympathy immediately lies with the animal that is shot and killed outright, or even worse, the one that is […]
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At the risk of being done in by some of Lusaka’s residents, I have to let you in on one of the best-kept secrets in a long time – El Toro Restaurant in Sable Road, Kabulonga, in the same premises as Cascades. Owned and run by Ian and Rosita Nugara, El Toro was originally a […]
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Of Fire Hydrants And First Aid Kits… Travelling to Siavonga recently, we came across a burnt out bus, the vehicle had been totally destroyed but the trailer remained intact. On the way back we encountered a similar sight – a smouldering pantechnicon parked on the roadside half way down Munali Hills. There was no one […]
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Those Amazing Waterfalls If you’re ever in our part of the country- Northern Province that is, there is a trip you should try to undertake. Beware though, it isn’t just a stroll around the countryside but rather an exciting and challenging adventure. So? ….What is it about? ….Where is this bundu –bashing place? Well…right here: […]
Read the rest of this entry »More Zambians Making It To The Big Time
More and more Zambian’s are making it to the big time. On the music scene is Hil St Soul (pronounced Hil Street Soul) Zambian-born Hilary Mwelwa, who is doing it with help from her writer/producer partner Victor Redwood-Sawyerr. Earlier this year Hilary invited club goers and radio listeners in the UK to turn on, tune […]
Read the rest of this entry »On Safari To Find The Lesser Spotted Zambian Driving Licence
I first called at the Road Traffic Commission (RTC), and asked them what I had to do to get the licence. I presented them with my UK licence, my international licence, and my advanced driving licences. I was told that the licence would cost K 60, 000. Fair enough, but was then told that to […]
Read the rest of this entry »Kwacha Slide Causes Panic
Suddenly, during January, the poor health of the Zambian Kwacha created what was almost a panic in Government. President Chiluba warned the business community that it must take steps to reverse the decline of the currency, and at a meeting at State House he put forward measures which he expected them to follow. The measures […]
Read the rest of this entry »Opportunity 2001
Many people have been looking toward to 2001 with uncertainty and anxiety, mainly because it is an election year. But 2001 may well turn out to be the year of opportunity for business people in Lusaka with two major events – the Solar Eclipse on 21 June, followed closely by the Organisation of African Unity […]
Read the rest of this entry »Nsolo Gallery Exhibition
Nsolo Gallery will be having an art exhibition during Valentine’s week. On show and for sale will be the works of a few artists, and jewellery manufactured at the Gemstone and Jewellery Manufacturing Company Ltd. The Focus of this exhibition is really to broaden perspectives. There are no guidelines except to explore different ideas, and […]
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The overwhelming feeling that one gets when holidaying on the Cape Peninsular is that it can’t be part of Africa. In fact it probably shouldn’t have been part of Africa. The Cape Peninsular sticks out like a stray toe, that could very well have been lopped off several million years ago if the rumblings from […]
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After reading your review on Voodoo Lounge in your own magazine, I feel that it is time somebody stood up and questioned your credentials and the motives of your magazine. You may be an editor, but are you a professional critic? Kindly inform us of where and when you obtained your degree/diploma/qualification as a restaurant […]
Read the rest of this entry »In Need Of A Good Clean
The rains, which have really hit Lusaka during the last couple of weeks, make keeping your car clean quite a challenge. We visited the site of Zambia’s first Wap car wash, which will be opening in February. Wash City is conveniently located near O’Hagan’s, on the corner of Manda Hill Shopping Centre. A good spot […]
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Go West The call of “Go west” in the early days of the Americas was a call of hope to prospectors young and old for fame and fortune. To the Zambian angler it is the lure of one’s mistress to the male angler or lover to the female angler, the mighty Zambezi River. For over […]
Read the rest of this entry »So Just Where Do Our Petro-Kwachas Go?
Motorists throughout Zambia are still reeling from the sudden increases in the cost of fuel, both petrol and diesel, and the domino effect throughout the entire Zambian economy. Confusion abounds about the reason for this – is it because the fuel is being imported as a finished product rather than being refined at Indeni, is […]
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