Chabuka traditional ceremony of the Ushi people took place yesterday in Matanda chiefdom. Here this is the first of the three groups crossing from Congo into Zambia walking on Luapula River just as their ancestors did in 1328 when the first Matanda crossed into Zambia from Congo.

Youth and Sport Minister Vincent Mwale has called for the declaration of the Chabuka crossing point from the Democratic Republic of the Congo into Zambia in Matanda Chiefdom in Mansa District as a historical site.

Mr. Mwale made the call yesterday during the Chabuka Traditional Ceremony which is celebrated by the Ushi people of Luapula Province.

He said the site should be preserved and protected by all Zambians because of its historical significance as many tribes currently present in Zambia crossed into Zambia from Congo through the same point.

Mr. Mwale also called for all the tribes that used the point when crossing into Zambia to participate in the ceremony as the event could be used as a uniting factor of all the tribes that crossed into Zambia through the same point.

The Minister said the site is important to the nation and should be promoted as a tourist attraction in the region.

Mr. Mwale said the Chewas, Tumbukas, Nsengas and Kundas of Eastern Province must have crossed into Zambia by the same crossing point and must honor the crossing point.

He praised the people of Matanda to have been peaceful and good people for having allowed other tribes to pass through their chiefdom without acts of violence.

Mr. Mwale also called for proper organization of the site and building permanent structures for accommodation of tourists visiting the site.

He donated 30 pockets of cement towards the initial efforts of starting to construct permanent structures at the site.

Speaking earlier, Luapula Province Permanent Secretary Boniface Chimbwali called for the construction of well planned permanent structures to accommodate tourists and other visiting dignitaries to the area.

The Permanent Secretary also called for early planning for the ceremony by working on the road leading to the site in good time.

Chabuka traditional ceremony of the Ushi people took place yesterday and here Chief Matanda of the Ushi people of Mansa District is explaining the historical crossing details to Chief Kalasalukangaba of Mansa Central (in a Hat), Chief Kasomalwela of Chembe District, Chief Kasaomabangweulu of the Kabende people of Samfya district 9in black suit) and Sub-Chief Kundamfumu of Chembe District at the sidelines of Luapula River as they were waiting for the people who were walking on the river from Congo to arrive.

7 COMMENTS

Willi November 8, 2015 At 5:08 pm

That crossing has ensured the destruction of Zambia by allowing the entry of theives from Congo into Zambia. 95 % of theives caught looting government resources are originally from Congo.
Ndime November 8, 2015 At 5:43 pm

wow.. How true that the Nsengas, Tumbukas, and Chewas came from Congo? Wow ubufi ubusuma…. ati wenye mwanauyu…
- Wise one November 8, 2015 At 7:55 pm
  
  We te uyipa Ngako. He doesn’t know his history.
- Wise one November 8, 2015 At 8:02 pm
  
  Meant to say wenye. Predictive text problem.
Jay Jay November 8, 2015 At 6:50 pm

Did those chiefs in fancy shiny suits also undertake the crossing? Its no surprise these rulers want increase in the salaries to buy silly hats and suits.
BaTembo November 9, 2015 At 1:58 am

You can have you views and perception at the same time make valuable contributions but they don’t always have to contain insults.
Peter November 9, 2015 At 8:06 am

Good to see that we are recognizing our historical events. But, lets put measures to ensure no one is eaten by a croc during the crossing. The Luapula river looks beautiful….as always!