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Tashupika: We are Suffering in America
By Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology I had been watching news all week about the early voting for the crucial American Presidential elections on November 3rd. I saw TV images of long lines of voters standing six … read more
Chizongwe Secondary School 1967- 1971 by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology
I am fortunate enough to still have historical photographs from Chizongwe Secondary School from 1967 to 1971. Kindly help to identify the names of the students. read more
Recipe for Mphangwe (Pumpkin Leaves) Vegetable by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology
Locate the dark green sprawling mphangwe, squash or pumpkin leaves plants. The first and most important action is that when you approach the long growing pumpkin plants in the garden, in harvesting the leaves for cooking, you nip off with … read more
Racism, Goodness Vs Evil: The Role of Christianity by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology
As large demonstrations against the white police brutal killing of George Floyd in the United States have exploded all over the world, we all should engage in some deep thinking. My life-long human struggle and contemplating of goodness and evil, … read more
Significance of Zambian/African Traditional Kinship Bonds by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology
Introduction Kinship relationships, networks, and the bonds are probably the most important traditional foundation for social relationship among Zambians and Africans. Kinship are all those important fundamental social connections that happen immediately when any Zambian or African is born. It … read more
Tembo, Mayovu, Nyoni, and Banda Kinship Clans Bond by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph.D. Professor of Sociology
Introduction Have you ever asked yourself: “How are the Tembos, the Mayovus, the Nyonis, and the Bandas related?” You might have a good idea if you are more than fifty years old and lived in the village in Lundazi at … read more
Making Breakfast Msele with Tendela Peanut Powder by Mwizenge S. Tembo
Maize or corn is the staple food for Zambians. As a result, there are over a dozen different types of food you can cook from maize. Nshima is the main staple food cooked from maize mealie-meal. One food that is … read more
Journey to Chasela by Mwizenge S. Tembo
After my father completed his teacher training at Katete Teacher Training College, his first school assignment was at Chasela Primary School in the Luangwa Valley among the Bisa people. At the time the valley had numerous wild animals roaming like … read more
HIV/AIDS to Corona Virus: Historical Perspective by a Zambian by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology
Introduction I was doing my Ph. D. in Sociology in the United States under the sponsored scholarship of the famous University of Zambia Staff Development Fellowship. The year was 1983. The news was buzzing and spreading like wild fire. A … read more
A Letter From Dr. Tembo
I am thrilled to be in touch with you. I feel blessed to have had numerous opportunities over the last 30 years to do work that helps people in communities here in the United States but more especially in Zambia … read more