The kwacha (ZMW) is the official currency of Zambia. The name “kwacha” comes from the Bemba and Nyanja word for "dawn," which symbolizes the "new dawn of freedom" that came with Zambia's independence in 1964.
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I just won 5000 Kwacha on Betway.
A phrase used to describe something that is very old or "old school." It's often used humorously to tease someone for wearing outdated clothes or having an old phone.
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Look at that old phone. That's so kale bwangu!
To hang out, chill, or socialize with friends.
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I'm going to kucheza with my friends at the park this afternoon.
Ancient Hausa city and northern commercial hub with centuries-old dye pits.
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Kano's Great Mosque is built on a 15th-century foundation.
Port city on Lake Victoria known for fishing and vibrant lakeside culture.
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Kisumu's Dunga Beach offers fresh tilapia straight from the lake.
Sudan's confluence city where the Blue and White Niles meet.
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Khartoum's National Museum displays ancient Nubian artifacts.
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Kinshasa's Marché de la Liberté sells everything from electronics to exotic foods.
An East African hub for technology and tourism, famous for wildlife, Nairobi, and marathon runners.
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Kenya's Maasai Mara hosts the annual wildebeest migration.
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