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Mazabuka Mumblings
by Glenda Thompson
BACK TO THE
SWEETEST SPOT in Zambia after a short break. Great to be back, and
interesting to see the changes that have taken place that one
wouldn't notice on a day to day basis. Poles have been erected
from ZANACO to the water tanks (amongst other areas) for the
installation of street lights! I spoke to Town Clerk, Ekan
Chingangu about this new development and he said that he was hoping
that the lights would be in place by the end of December - so
perhaps a bit of "well lit" revelling will take place over the
festive season. Chingangu is also keen that before long Mazabuka
will not only be the sweetest, but also the most beautiful town in
Zambia, once it has been kitted out with shrubs, flower beds and
trees in various designated "parkland" areas. A donation of trees
and shrubs was made by Zambia Sugar at the end of November, just in
time for the rainy season! If Maz. farmers or anyone else in the
vicinity would like to make a donation, they should contact Ekan
Chingangu on 097 808-743 or 230-093.
FOOTBALL -
Chairman of Mazabuka United Football team, Isaac Mwale is proud of
his teams performance this year. MUF are now third from the top in
the 2nd Division and are hoping for a promotion to first division
soon after winning most of their games this season. The team has a
match almost every Sunday and home games are played at the old
showgrounds.
GOLF-
Congrats to our lady golf champ, Moono Akasiwa, for being elected
Vice President South of the ZLGU. Moono has started planning the
huge ZLGU. North vs. South tournament that will be hosted by
Mazabuka in 2005. Sponsored Days have been held at Maz Golf Club on
a regular basis over the past five weeks and our thanks go to
sponsors: Coalmen's, Pyramid, Dana and Kifco for their generous
sponsorship. The course is in great shape with a lot less ant
damage than in previous years thanks to the irrigation scheme.
Players from other clubs are welcome to pop down to Maz for a
weekend of golf.
NAMUSA LODGE -
is the latest B and B on the block in Maz. Run by J. Sumbwa,
Namusa has four bedrooms (one ensuite) DSTV, a bar and restaurant .
Continental breakfast is included in the price of the rooms which is
K165,000 (the ensuite is slightly more expensive). Contact them on
097 835-392 to book.
MUSIKILI
SCHOOL fielded three of their children for the recently held
international gala in Kenya. Representing their school and Zambia
were Nial Wheeler, Ryan Shiel and Jason Woodley and still on a high
note, Musikili's junior girls netball team were victors in the
annual Private Schools Junior League Netball champs .
COMING UP AT
MAZ CLUB: The annual Christmas Dance is being held on the Last
Saturday before Christmas - December 18. A New Years Eve dance is
also being held this year and tickets are K75,000 a head. Contact
Chris Martin or Elaine Jones to book.
For news and notices, please
contact Glenda Thompson on 095-704485 or email thomo@zamnet.zm |
October 2004