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.
MKMVA is the abbreviation for uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association.
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MKMVA is protecting Jacob Zuma's house in Nkandla
A term used when someone tags along with a couple, either on a date or when they are just chilling.
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I'm tired of always being the one holding a candle. I need a girlfriend.
Zulu is the most widely spoken home language in South Africa (about 24% of the population), and it is understood by over 50% of South African population.
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Zulu guys will hurt you big time.
A rolled piece of cloth used to balance a load carried on the head
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You boh, an get cattah to tow anybody load
A term generally used as an informal greeting around Gauteng. Chances are no one will know how to reply to you if you use this term anywhere other than Gauteng.
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Sharp fede majita, dintshang da?
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Now that the Cupcake has closed alcohol again, I heard that a ngud of Zamalek is pinkies from my Take it or leave it.
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