Bemba · 28 October 2026
“Imiti ikula empanga”
The young growing trees are the future forest
Children are tomorrow's community, so we invest in them today.
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Submit your proverbNyanja · 27 October 2026
“Zakoma-zakoma, pusi adagwa chagada”
Too much sweetness made the monkey fall on its back
Greed and ignoring good advice lead to a fall.
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ShareBemba · 26 October 2026
“Nkaya nkaya apwile ubunga mu katondo”
The one who kept saying I will go tomorrow finished the flour in the store
Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
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ShareKaonde · 25 October 2026
“Mukola kuzhika mambo a nsulo”
A river is deep because of its source
Respect parents and elders. They are where our strength comes from.
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