Reflections from the Zambezi

Uncle Enock & wife (April 2009) One that has been exposed to Christian principles will find sooner or later that their Christian beliefs clash with certain cultural beliefs. Such was the experience of my young sister Catherine and I when we tavelled to Mutoko in Zambia in April. This trip was made after the death of our beloved mum in March 2009. We were travelling to escort Aunty Jescah who had come when mum was still ill and eventually died. Also with us on the trip were my cousins Rosa and Chenai who had come from Harare after the funeral to be with us. The journey to Mutoko started from Lusaka to Harare using a bus from Lusaka Intercity bus terminus. The journey took about 8 hours. Chenai’s husband Mr. Mukumbira and my nephew Simbarashe, were on hand to receive us at the Harare Roadport Station, This is a well designed and neat international bus station. The rest of the evening was spent relaxing and preparing for the trip from Harare to Mutoko. Travelling from...