Zambia and The Congo Pedicle
Aug 6th 2020, 2:34 pm
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Zambia and The Congo Pedicle
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In the 1970s I was part of a very large group of teachers recruited by The Ministry of Overseas Development to teach in Zambia. I was posted to Samfya, a small town on the shores of lake bangweul. In school holidays many of the teachers used to drive to Mufuluri, Ndola or Kitwe on The Copperbelt. To get there we had to drive through what was then "The Zaire Pedicle", an example of how the colonialists carved up Africa after the Congress of Berlin.
I wonder who else has travelled through The Pedicle.
In the 1970s I was part of a very large group of teachers recruited by The Ministry of Overseas Development to teach in Zambia. I was posted to Samfya, a small town on the shores of lake bangweul. In school holidays many of the teachers used to drive to Mufuluri, Ndola or Kitwe on The Copperbelt. To get there we had to drive through what was then "The Zaire Pedicle", an example of how the colonialists carved up Africa after the Congress of Berlin.
I wonder who else has travelled through The Pedicle.
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Aug 6th 2020, 3:18 pm
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Re: Zambia and The Congo Pedicle
Originally Posted by scot47
.... "The Zaire Pedicle", an example of how the colonialists carved up Africa after the Congress of Berlin.
I wonder who else has done that?
I wonder who else has done that?
Aug 8th 2020, 2:00 pm
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Re: Zambia and The Congo Pedicle
The Chinese were there in a big way even in the 1970s. I witnessed the construction of TAZARA, the rail link between Dar Es Salaam and the Zambian Rail Network. Now the Chinese are there are in greater numbers as they eagerly pursue the capitalist road.
In my days there, we had 4 days off school to join in the mourning for The Great Helmsman Mao. i wonder what he would make of all this.
In my days there, we had 4 days off school to join in the mourning for The Great Helmsman Mao. i wonder what he would make of all this.
Aug 10th 2020, 5:35 pm
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Re: Zambia and The Congo Pedicle
Originally Posted by scot47
The Chinese were there in a big way even in the 1970s. I witnessed the construction of TAZARA, the rail link between Dar Es Salaam and the Zambian Rail Network. Now the Chinese are there are in greater numbers as they eagerly pursue the capitalist road.
In my days there, we had 4 days off school to join in the mourning for The Great Helmsman Mao. i wonder what he would make of all this.
In my days there, we had 4 days off school to join in the mourning for The Great Helmsman Mao. i wonder what he would make of all this.
Aug 10th 2020, 5:57 pm
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Re: Zambia and The Congo Pedicle
Originally Posted by scot47
The Chinese were there in a big way even in the 1970s. I witnessed the construction of TAZARA, the rail link between Dar Es Salaam and the Zambian Rail Network. Now the Chinese are there are in greater numbers as they eagerly pursue the capitalist road.
In my days there, we had 4 days off school to join in the mourning for The Great Helmsman Mao. i wonder what he would make of all this.
In my days there, we had 4 days off school to join in the mourning for The Great Helmsman Mao. i wonder what he would make of all this.
Aug 11th 2020, 10:52 pm
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Re: Zambia and The Congo Pedicle
I recollect that in the 1970s (my time in Zambia) a contingent of young Zambian males was sent to study at Chinese universities on full scholarships funded by Beijing. Within a year a ll had returned to Zambia.
At the same time I came across a few Zambians who had successfully studied in eastern Europe and returned to work in Lusaka. I recollect one pediatrician who had studied in Bulgaria where he gained his medical qualifications. He treated my eldest son for measles.
At the same time I came across a few Zambians who had successfully studied in eastern Europe and returned to work in Lusaka. I recollect one pediatrician who had studied in Bulgaria where he gained his medical qualifications. He treated my eldest son for measles.
Aug 30th 2020, 4:57 pm
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Re: Zambia and The Congo Pedicle
Originally Posted by scot47
The old colonialist in Africa are not pleased by the activities of "The Capitalist Roaders" from Beijing. Like it or not, "The East is Red !"
I doubt there are many of those still alive.
Sep 22nd 2020, 2:26 pm
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Re: Zambia and The Congo Pedicle
Originally Posted by magnification
..... Regarding colonialists, Zimbabwe is trying to entice some commercial farmers back.
