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 10 Most common last names in Zambia according to Forebears Phiri Banda Mulenga Zulu Musonda Tembo Mwale Lungu Sakala Daka Check the full list here

A case of Zambian shanty compounds Besides noise from birds, Zambia's shanty compounds in the early mornings are characterised  by unwanted disturbing human noise.  This noise is what brings our compounds to life and marks the beginning of the business day. Most of this noise pollution is generated by: Neighbors who play loud music as they prepare for work,or as they enjoy marriage benefits, or  as they do their every day morning chores Uncontrolled loud music from the bars  and barbarshop Religious people who opt to say their prayers loudly and play their music instruments loudly in the early mornings People coming from over night drinking sprees who talk and shout loudly Trespassers and traders  If you like noise, then Zambia's shanty compounds are for you.

 Rats Rats originated in Asia and Australia but are now found all over the world. According to the  Integrated Taxonomic Information System  (ITIS) there are more than 60 species of rat, which means they come in all sizes.  They are typically 5 inches (12 centimeters), or longer, according to  Encyclopedia Britannica . The largest species is the Bosavi woolly rat, which was discovered in 2009 in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea (and doesn't have a scientific name yet). It is about the size of a cat — 32.2 inches (82 cm) from nose to tail and weighs around 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kilograms), according to  CNN .  One of the smallest rats is Osgood’s Vietnamese rat. It is typically 5 to 7 inches (12 to 17 cm) long. According to the  Australian Broadcasting Corp. , male rats are called bucks; females are does. Infants are called pups or kittens. A group of rats is called a mischief.

Did you know Zambia is one of the most water rich countries in Africa.The country is blessed with three major rivers, several substantial tributaries,and many smaller rivers,as well as vast natural lakes and the enormous Kariba dam. Despite being one of the rich water countries in Africa, access to clean water is unequal. A world vision report on water and sanitation indicates that 90 percent of households in urban areas have access to safe water compared to only 53 percent of households in rural areas. Urban areas also have higher access to sanitation at 70 percent, compared to rural population,whose access is only at 25 percent. Zambia is the world's 8th largest producer of copper and the 6th largest producer of Cobalt.

 The 76-year-old Robert is looking for help to reduce the size of his pen1s. He said last year he went to a Sangoma/ Witchdoctor in Mutale to help him with an African Muti/ Potion to grow his pen1s.  The Sangoma gave him a small tree that he must grow. When the tree grow, the pen1s grow as well. But the tree was washed away during floods when it was raining heavily in the village.  Unfortunately the tree didn't stop growing wherever it was taken to by floods. If you know anyone who can help please assist Robert.

 WHO SOLD NIGERIA TO THE BRITISH FOR £865K IN 1899? This is the story of the first oil war, which was fought in the 19th century, in the area that became Nigeria. All through the 19th century, palm oil was highly sought-after by the British, for use as an industrial lubricant for machinery. Remember that Britain was the world’s first industrialised nation, so they needed resources such as palm oil to maintain that. Palm oil, of course, is a tropical plant, which is native to the Niger Delta. Malaysia’s dominance came a century later. By 1870, palm oil had replaced slaves as the main export of the Niger Delta, the area which was once known as the Slave Coast. At first, most of the trade in the oil palm was uncoordinated, with natives selling to those who gave them the best deals. Native chiefs such as former slave, Jaja of Opobo became immensely wealthy because of oil palm. With this wealth came influence. However, among the Europeans, there was competition for who would get prefere...

 Did you know Sani Abacha was a Nigerian army officer and dictator who served as the president of Nigeria from 1993 until his death in 1998.  His five-year rule was shrouded in corruption allegations, though the extent and severity of that corruption was highlighted only after his death when it emerged that he took between US$3 and $5 billion of public money.

 Did you know In many Zambian societies cats,bats,and owls are often associated with witchcraft. People attack, torture,and kill them wherever and whenever they are seen in the communities. Their presence trigger suspicious of witchcraft and magical harm.

Did you know The chicken you are eating has increased 364% in size over the last 50 years.

 Life vs Death

No one sees the great sacrifice behind success. Victory always looks simple.

 How much do you value your culture and tradition? Popular tradition weddings around the world. British traditional weddings Chinese traditional weddings Nigerian traditional weddings South African traditional weddings Indian traditional weddings Share photos of traditional weddings in your country. 

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 Looks can be decieving

 This is how Africa was advertised

 

 No trip to Victoria Falls is complete without a swim in the devil's pool. Although it looks dangerous, due to an underwater lip, it's actually quite safe. Have you swam in the Devil's Pool? 

 One of Zambia's smallest national parks is home to one of the world's largest annual mammal migrations.  Between November and December each year, some 5-10 million fruit bats descend on Kasanka National Park, darkening the sky and offering visitors a rare glimpse of this lesser known, but spectacular, migration. 

This beautiful Waterfall is located in the Northern Circuit of  Zambia.  It is called Izi Falls and it is located in Mpulungu. 

 Did you know  In Zambia you can visit the world's only international "Quadripoint" - a point on Earth where four distinct countries meet.  In Southern Zambia, at the confuence of the Chobe and Zambezi rivers, the nations of Zambia, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe all meet. 

 What! Ayam Cemani is an uncommon and relatively modern breed of chicken from Indonesia.  They have a dominant gene that causes hyperpigmentation (fibromelanosis), making the chicken mostly black, including feathers, beak, and internal organs. They are one of the most expensive breed.

 The visionary

 The great egale This map shows the movement of an Eagle over a twenty years period It had the tracker fitted in Russia and it finally died twenty years later in the Valley of the Child in Saudi Arabia. It is very interesting to see just how far this Eagle travelled over its twenty years of life and the great distances it travelled  crossing many countries . Also what is interesting to note is the way in which it avoided crossing the sea .You can clearly see where it took the longest route just to stay flying over land. Many many species of birds spend their whole lives flying over the sea but one thing is for sure and that is that this Eagle certainly avoided crossing the sea.