Nambya traditional marriages

by Rutendo Mapfumo, — NEVER Tshuma is a stumpy, bow-legged youth, with a nose that spreads half across his pimply face and for a Nambya man, it is time to marry. As is the norm, he has to go through rigorous tests for maturity and depth of character in order to beaccepted by the bride’s…

Village aims to revive Nambya culture

Reprinted from Zambezi Traveller — Just kilometres from Victoria Falls town a new development is taking shape. Local entrepreneur Marcus Mathe is building Kune Ngoma Cultural Village for the purpose of showcasing and reviving the indigenous Nambya language and traditions which are in danger of being lost among other imported cultures. The village features thirteen…