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THE HISTORY OF ZAMBIA
Early stone age sites 60 000 years ago (primitive humans began using fire systematically
The skull of Broken Hill Man- dated to 70 000 years ago, gives an indication of what humans of that period looked like.
Middle Stone Age - Manufacture of tools, differentiation between populations, and burial of the dead, that modern man probably emerged in Zambia, at least 25 000 years ago.
By 15 000 years ago, the Late Stone Age commenced invention of the bow and arrow, which revolutionised hunting and also gave humans a mechanical weapon of war and a musical instrument!
David Livingstone discovered, and named after Queen Victoria, the great Waterfall, Kololo tribe had already called Mosi oa Tunya (The Smoke that Thunders)
24th October 1964, Zambia gained independence with president Kaunda for 27 years. Although during his early years great strides were made in the areas of education, health and infrastructure, his attempts to decolonise the economy by nationalising it completely, produced only inefficiency, corruption and a disastrous decline.
THE COAT OF ARMS
Much of Zambia and the country's way of life is symbolized in the coat of arms. The black and white wavy bars in the shield represent the Victoria Falls while the hoe and pick above shield represent the labors of the people in agriculture and mining. As on the flag, the eagle represents the freedom of Zambia and its ability to rise above its problems.
The man and woman symbolize the Zambian family. The man is dressed in bush shirt and shorts, the clothes of a worker and the woman is in traditional dress. The maize cob, the mine shafthead and the zebra imposed on the national color (green), symbolize natural resources- -agriculture, minerals, game, and the land. The scroll carries the national motto--"One Zambia, One Nation".
Culture
Zambia's contemporary culture is a blend of values, norms,...
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