Times of Barotseland

27/05/2025

Bo Mukwae Inonge Mbikusita-lewanika was presented with the order of distinguished service, 1st division, by the Zambian President Mr Hakainde Hichilema, on Sunday 25 May 2025.
Dr Mbikusita Lewanika is the first Zambian to chair the African Peer Mechanism panel. She was appointed by the African Union heads of state.
The citation given about her highlighted her achievements, including the fact that she was the first female ambassador to the United States of America.
During her tenure as ambassador to the USA, she managed to obtain $350 million through the milllennium challenge and also helped Zambia obtain an $11 million dollar grant for women.
She was mentioned as one of the most influential ambassadors in Washington.
Mukwae Inonge Mbikusita Lewanika served as a member of parliament from 1991 to 2001. She was the first woman to head a political party, National Party. She ran for president of Zambia in 2001.
Dr Inonge Mbikusita Lewanika has been recognised by President Hakainde Hichilema for her exemplary diplomatic service during the 2025 Africa Freedom Day Investiture Ceremony that was held at State House.
The prestigious national award was in recognition of her long-standing contribution to Zambia’s foreign relations and her dedication to promoting the country’s image on the global stage.
Dr Lewanika, who was born on July 10, 1943 in Senanga, Barotseland, has had an illustrious career that includes being a teacher, lecturer, women’s rights activist, politician and diplomat. She has worked on the world stage whilst remaining relevant locally.
Dr Lewanika served in senior leadership roles at UNICEF across Africa, advocating for children’s welfare and education. This was from 1980 to 1990.
In 1995, she led a United Nations delegation to Burundi and Rwanda that assessed the aftermath of the genocide. This mission highlighted her global influence and lifelong commitment to peacebuilding.
She has been a helpful resource to so many people home and abroad in various social, political and cultural avenues.
She is definitely an inspiration to so many and a trailblazer that has positively impacted her community, nation, Africa and the world.
Mukwae Dr Inonge Mbikusita is a champion of peace. She has fought for women and children rights. She is a true champion amongst us. A woman worth emulating!
Credit: Wacila Ńgumbili

25/05/2025

All stars (from different teams)select Barotseland (western province) is in safe hands...we are well represented

25/05/2025

In "saana"plains today(the near upland areas of the Barotse plains which normally does not get flooded) ,looks good for fish farming , although one has to select a good place with a reliable source of water - such as we have in the short clip..close to a lake and stream with good water logged pit soils
Credit: Conservation Barotseland

23/05/2025

FAZ DIVISION ONE WEST LEAGUE 2024/25 champions Nangweshi Pirate's FC paid a courtesy call to his majesty King of the lozi people in Barotseland Litunga Lubosi Imwiko2.
Club players and officials led by chairman Likando Mubiana, in company of FAZ officials had successful meeting with his majesty at the palace in Limulunga Royal village.
Nangweshi Pirate's FC who are set to be crowned champion's on sunday afternoon have since nicknamed themselves 'THE LITUNGA BOYS"
Nangweshi Pirate's will represent the province at the national league playoffs set for Lusaka from 3rd to 7th June 2025.
Lutangu Kutoma
LWALATA BOLA

19/05/2025

Matebele bridge 🥰
Shangombo-Sioma road
Sioma Barotseland

19/05/2025

Malozi ha mutone wake up, let's use what we have; there is a saying - "If you don't use what you have it will be take away from you."
Let us build our cattle to a million, the barotse plain can support cattle and making of hay grass for cattle
Look what your friends are doing in Botswana:- In 1978 Botswana had about 3 million cattle, and today numbers of cattle have gone down.
Today Botswana wants to raise about 10 million cattle by 2040 from their current number of 1.7 million.
As for the market orportunities are opening especially for Africa and those that are in agriculture and animal keeping.
It's believed by 2030 and onwards Africa will play a big role in feeding the world and it's people for countries like Congo whose populatiion is 60+ million will reach 100 million by 2050.
Malozi invest in cattle farming has money!

23/03/2025

The spirit of KUOMBOKA is a time we think of our homeland Barotseland and our Culture.
Like everything Culture is something that one cannot force people but something that one comes to love on their own.
For me, l love Barotseland and our Culture. And that is why I shout so loud not to all but to those that love Barotseland like me that it is our duty to see our language Silozi and our Culture live on and on!

23/03/2025

Everything has time nako!

23/03/2025

I love Barotseland

23/03/2025