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Who will Succeed President Sata?
by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology Author: “Satisfying Zambian Hunger for Culture”. It is nearly over a month since President Sata died. Zambians are in a state of political hysteria both at home and abroad. I have … read more
The Passing of President Sata
by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology Author: “Satisfying Zambian Hunger for Culture”. Even when we were expecting it, when a relative or someone we dearly love who has been sick for a long time finally departs, we … read more
Drinking Water Borehole Pumps Successfully Installed.
By Mwizenge s. Tembo Professor of Sociology On Saturday afternoon May 24 2014, I had just finished mowing the grass around my yard. It was a warm spring day. I sat by the small table under the pine tree in … read more
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. [email protected]. 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