The common eland (Taurotragus oryx), also known as the southern eland or eland antelope, is a savannah and plains antelope found in East and Southern Africa. It is a species of the family Bovidae and genus Taurotragus. It is the second largest antelope in the world, being slightly smaller on…
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Zambia Philately: Vimbuza
Vimbuza is a healing dance popular among the Tumbuka people found chiefly in the Eastern Province of Zambia but also Malawi. It is an important manifestation of the ng’oma, a healing tradition found throughout Bantu-speaking Africa. Ng’oma, meaning “drums of affliction”, carries considerable historical depth. The Vimbuza healing ritual goes…
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The Makishi is a masked character that represents the spirit of a deceased ancestor that returns to the earthly realm to help the boys transition into adulthood. These Makishi masquerades, ancestral spirits, are a fundamental part of the ritual and serve to link the ancient past with the present. The…
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A Angoni Warrior Arts & Crafts B C Ceremonial Axe Clay Smoking Pipe Bowl D E F G H I J K Kuomboka Ceremony L Lunda People Luvale People M Makishi Maramba Cultural Centre N Nsenga People Nyau People O P Q R S T U V Vimbuza W X…
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A B C Craft Village D Dag Hammarskjold Crash Site Memorial E F G H I J K Kafue National Park Kafue Rail Bridge L Lake Bangweulu Livingstone Museum Luangwa Valley National Park M Moto Moto Museum Mutende Safaris Limited N O Open Air Museum (see Craft Village) P Q…
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A B C Commercial Bank Zambia Ltd (Lusaka) D E Eagle Travel Ltd F G H I J K Kingstons (Zambia) Ltd L M Mufulira Copper Mines Ltd Mutende Safaris Limited N O P Q R Rhokana Corporation Ltd S T TG Travel Tobacco Turnbull, Gibson & Co., (Zambia) Ltd…
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In 1964, Zambia’s adult education facilities existed in only three provinces on the railroad, and over 60 per cent of the population had no facilities. Over the 1.5 million adults, one million had never been to school. In early 1964, a program of night school was organised in centres away…
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Ngoma is the only settlement in the south of Kafue National Park. Hotels, Clubs & Accommodation Ngoma Safari Camp
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Kalomo is a town in southern Zambia, lying north-east of Livingstone. It was the first administrative centre of Northern Rhodesia (specifically North-Western Rhodesia), serving until the capital city was established at Livingstone in 1907. Things to Do Zambia Safaris Limited References Wikipedia: Kalomo
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This town of nearly 45,000 was named after the famed English explorer, Dr. David Livingstone, who travelled much of the area. Because it is only seven miles north of the Falls, Livingstone has become known as the Tourist capital of Zambia. It is also the capital of Southern Province. A…
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