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Explore Zambia: A Cultural Journey through Southern Africa

Join Dr. Wamunyima Chingumbe on a fascinating group study exchange program to Zambia. Discover the country's rich history, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes. Learn about Zambia's government, economy, and people while exploring its national parks, wildlife, and tourist attractions. Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and colorful ceremonies that make Zambia a unique destination.

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Explore Zambia: A Cultural Journey through Southern Africa

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  1. GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE PROGRAMD9210 to D6560 APRIL – MAY 2009

  2. INTRODUCTION Dr. Wamunyima Chingumbe 31 yrs, born 16-09-77 SRMO at Mansa General Hospital – Zambia Christian – New Apostolic 2nd in family of 6 – Both parents retired Married to Bridget, radiographer – no child yet

  3. “Made my dream real”

  4. COUNTRY BRIEF – ZAMBIANATIONAL SYMBOLS

  5. GEOGRAPHY Located in central part of southern Africa Surface area: 752,618km2 ,slightly larger than Texas Mostly plateau, wt hills/mts traversed by rivers and valleys 8 Neighbours..... Main rivers: Zambezi Kafue Luangwa Luapula Main lakes: Tanganyika, Mweru, Bangweulu Kariba

  6. GEO- cont’d • 9 provinces and 73 districts • Capital City: Lusaka • Other cities: Ndola, Kitwe & Livingstone • Tropical climate with 3 season • Wet (rain) season – November to April • Cold and dry season - May to July • warm and dry season – August to October

  7. HISTORY Majority inhabitants migrated from the Luba-Lunda kingdom of Congo A few migrated from South Africa Independence from Britain 24th October, 1964 One party state until 1991 when it became multiparty

  8. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS • Multiparty Democracy since 1991 • President – head of state and government • Vice-president and cabinet ministers appointed by president • 160 member parliament, 10 nominated • 4 opposition parties in parliament

  9. ECONOMY • Heavily dependent on mining, esp. Copper mining • Efforts to diversify • Agriculture – Maize Groundnuts Cotton Cassava Tea Sorghum Sugar Rice • Tourism and hydroelectric power • Currency: Kwacha (ZMK) : K5,700/USD

  10. POPULATION AND PEOPLE • Population 11 668 000 (2005) • Population density 16/ km2 • Urbanisation: 44% • Literacy: 68% • >90% are Bantu • 72 local languages, leaving peacefully – “One Zambia One Nation” • Official language: English • Friendly people

  11. CULTURE • Majority uphold their traditions and culture • Traditional leadership structures • Traditional ceremonies HEALTH • Life expectancy: 40.9years • Maternal mortality: 830/100 000 pregnancies • HIV infection rate: 14%

  12. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Water falls Wildlife Safaris Traditional ceremonies Museums

  13. VICTORIA FALLS – Mosi-o-tunya • Named after Queen of England by David Livingstone • One of the seven wonders of the world • 1,700m wide and 110m deep

  14. 19 NATIONAL PARKS – Rich in wildlife

  15. ROTARY CLUB OF NDOLA-MUKUBA One of the 22 clubs in Zambia Chartered 20 years ago Educational project Maternal and Child Health project

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