Infobwana Blog

Having finally seen the back of new year celebrations and valentine’s we are well a truly launched into 2011! The rains are almost over and its now time to refresh and revamp — that could be your…

From April the 1st to October the 31st 2011 Taita Falcon are running an exciting full board special. Save US$16 per person per night with their high season offer of US$279 per person per night…

Starting from 19.30 on Saturday, April the 2nd you can indulge in Latin cuisine, a free bottle of rum per table as well as enjoy salsa performances and DJ! All this for just ZMK250,000 per ticket and…

The Zambian Government would do well to consider this issue and help these communities achieve access to clean water. This is also a hot topic because of the 2015 Millennium Development Goals. Goal 7…

Row Zambezi is a group’s dream to change the fortunes of thousands of people in Zambia and to complete a world first rowing expedition. By the expedition departure, a year’s work will have gone into…

This year African has seen a revolution for political change that has shaken countries in the Northern and Western region Africa. Its implications have trickled down to all parts of the continent.

If you are a woman, then you know that one day in celebration of women is not enough! However, we will graciously take what we can get.

Hello, old ‘friends of Kaingu’, Tom’s Talk is back 

Enjoy a dinner in honour of the International Women’s Day centenary — 1911 to 2011! This event celebrates five Zambian women of reknown. You are invited to fine dining in the tranquil surrounds of…

Masala Mantra is a well known authentic Indian Restaurant in Lusaka. The Masala Mantra restaurant menu and style is based on authentic Mughal cooking from South Asia, famous for the exotic use of…

Slowly we leave the hustle and bustle behind and enter the quiet suburbs of Kabulonga. All the road names are called after various deer species. On Reedbuck Road we approach some gates flanked with…

There is a growing feeling that Africa will rise up. Related to the feeling we’re promoting two up and coming events that tie in to the topic of promoting Africa and the recently launched

We’re often asked what

The Nc’wala ceremony is up and coming on February 26th! It is celebrated by the Ngoni people who are found in the Eastern Provice of Zambia in the Chipata District. The Nc’wala is a thanksgiving…

The Zambia International Travel Expo (ZITE) is an annual event managed and run by

As we arrive there is a distinct difference between Heathrow and Lusaka International Airport. Everything is much slower. Too slow. Queues are long and not moving fast enough. There is confusion as…

There’s been a lot of talk about the improving African economies (See recent post,

I know that Zambia is a stunning country. I was born in Zambia and grew up there. I have breathed the unforgettable smell of first rains, experienced the beautiful Zambian wilderness, wildlife and…

Golfview Hotel invites you to a couples dinner at Golfview Hotel on Valentine’s Day, (14th February, 2011 — for those who need reminding!). The Golfview Hotel dinner will be served from 18:00 to…

Our restaurant and menu is modern with a rustic touch. We are elegant, sophisticated and romantic.

We had a night flight from London to Lusaka, Zambia which meant a leisurely afternoon trip to the airport. Typical for the M25, we hit traffic warnings and debated various routes. But it turned out…

It’s always great to start the New Year with some cheery news, and an article forwarded to me about Africa’s impressive rise up the economic ladder certainly qualified as good news. According to The…

I am one of the two members of the Best of Zambia team that is currently based in the UK. In April 2010 I spent two weeks travelling around Zambia with Liam, my soon to be fiancée, (unbeknown to me…

I know a lot of people say this at the end of every year but I mean it, 2010 has been different, even life-changing. Coming to the end of it feels like closing the final chapter to a gripping novel…

This year’s world AIDS day theme had a special meaning for me. A few weeks ago I went to visit a close family member who has been living positively for over ten years now. I was amazed by how…

As the sky slowly turns into a dull, golden spectacle, an eerie silence settles over the wilderness. Suddenly, a violent thunder like noise erupts, defiling the silence. And almost immediately, the…

The second annual tiger fishing challenge took place on the 10th to 12th December. It involves lots of excitement, fun, socialising, great food and predictably lots of fishing! This event is hosted…

There is little doubt about which event took the centre stage last year when it came to prestige! The 2009 Zambia Tourism awards not only made a lot of buzz and headlines but also fulfilled every…

Zambia’s claim to be a place of diverse culture and rich history is certainly validated by some of the interesting names of towns, cities and compounds that it has.

I remember a time when I thought my parents were all knowing and had all the answers. For a three year old child, it was pretty hard to imagine anyone who could be any wiser than the two people who…