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Learning and Teaching Wrong Zambian History: Distracted Dog Syndrome.
By Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology This column suggests that we Zambians and Africans are taught and continue to teach ourselves the wrong and distorted Zambian history. The column explains the Eurocentric context of the current history. … read more
Why Do We Love Animals?
By Mwizenge S. Tembo Author of “Satisfying Zambian Hunger for Culture”. Professor of Sociology On Wednesday, I came back from work in the evening. When I opened the front door, our white German Shepard dog was right there squeezing her … read more
Encyclopedia of Zambian Names: Book Review
By Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D Professor of Sociology Chanda Penda (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Zambian Names: Reconciling Zambian and Global Worldviews, Lusaka: Pensulo Publishers Limited, 2013, pp. 466, $48.93, 300ZMW, Hardcover. pensulopublishers@zambia.co.zm. Introduction The taxing massive Zambia Airways DC 10 … read more
How to Have the Best Sex: Advice for Zambian Men
By Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology Author of “The Bridge” a Trans-Atlantic Romance Adventure Novel Introduction A man was admitted to Livingstone Central Hospital after having one liter of blood drained from his manhood to relieve him … read more
Secondary Education: Where are they Now?
by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Author of “Satisfying Zambian Hunger for Culture”. Professor of Sociology The Zambia Knowledge Bank Libraries: Nkhanga Branch (ZANOBA) in Lundazi in the Eastern Province of rural Zambia was at the very crucial beginning of … read more
High Price: Book Review
By Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D Professor of Sociology Dr. Carl Hart, High Price: A Neuroscientist Journey of Self-Discovery that Challenges Everything You Know About Drugs and Society, New York: Harper Collins, 2013, pp. 340, $26.99, Hardcover. Introduction Whether you … read more
Inside the Presidency: Book Review
By Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D Professor of Sociology Dickson Jere, Inside the Presidency: Trials and Tribulations of a Zambian Spin-Doctor, Oakville, Ontario, Canada: Nsemia Inc. Publishers (www.nsemia.com) 2014, pp. 237, $27.00. K185.00, Paper. I was browsing for Zambian news … read more
Dennis Liwewe: Zambia Vs. British Colonials
by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Author of “Satisfying Zambian Hunger for Culture”. Professor of Sociology Dennis Liwewe’s greatest radio commentary in his illustrious career was perhaps the football game that took place at Woodlands Stadium on October 23, 1964. … read more
The “Dirtiest” Book Ever? :Satisfying Zambian Hunger for Culture
By Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology “Greetings Prof Tembo, It is with the great joy writing to you to express my heartfelt joy using your book titled: Satisfying Zambian Hunger for Culture: Social Change in the Global World. Bloomington, … read more
The Bare-Breast Controversy: Kulanga and Proper Conduct at Public Ceremonies.
by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology When I was young growing up in the village, one day I rushed home to my parents to report that my brother had insulted and used the worst vile language, kutuka, … read more
The Significance of Kuopa or “to fear” and other Zambian Customs.
by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology. In September 2012 just a few weeks after my book “Satisfying Zambian Hunger for Culture” was published, I was a guest on Mr. James Mwape’s Blog Radio to discuss some aspects … read more
Role of Sex in Marriage: the Zambian Cultural Heritage
February 5, 2014 I was talking to a man in his sixties in the village in Lundazi in the Eastern Province of Zambia. He told me that some muzungu first came to the district about thirty years ago and asked … read more