Times of Barotseland

15/09/2025

I Love my identity - Proud being Lozi

15/09/2025

15/09/2025

(PINA YA BULOZI)
"Bulozi fasi la BONDATA luna, hala mafasi le linde kiluna. Ki mo lu pepezwi, ki mo luhulezi mi lwa lilata.
Balicaba niha ba ka linyaza, kuluna ki lifasi le lu lata. Linani masimu, li na ni likomu. Fasi la luna.
Niha lusa tokwa linto zeng'ata, ze lu li utwa kuze nwi licaba halu nani nuka,mish*tu,mabala. kwa lu likana.
Mane ni lona lifasi la luna, lise liziba linzwi la mulimu. luse lu lapela,bumaswe bwa fela selu latana.
Jesu kale u felisize lindwa felisa cwalo lunya,maswenyeho. Oho lifasi le la BONDATA luna libe ni kozo.
Imutakwandu mulena muhulu mpo ye ne luketezwi ki MULIMU. Haulu punyuhile ha lu iketile,ki lewanika

04/09/2025

Mahatma Gandhi’s Painful Words About Africans – The Untold Truth

Mahatma Gandhi is often remembered as a global icon of peace, non-violence, and freedom. His leadership in India’s independence movement made him a revered figure across the world. However, a lesser-known and more troubling chapter of his life lies in his early years in South Africa, where his views on Black Africans were deeply problematic.

During his 21 years in South Africa (1893–1914), Gandhi campaigned tirelessly for the rights of Indian immigrants who faced severe discrimination under colonial rule. Yet, in doing so, he often expressed derogatory views toward Black Africans. In his writings and speeches, he described them as “dirty,” “troublesome,” and claimed that they “live like animals.” These words, recorded in his early petitions and letters, reveal the racial prejudices he held at the time.

Historical records show that Gandhi lobbied for the separation of Indians from Black Africans in prisons and argued that Indians deserved better treatment because they were “a civilized people.” This stance placed him in alignment with colonial racial hierarchies, reflecting the biases of the era.

04/09/2025

Mongrels took their first ride last week, and it was awesome. They were grateful 😘

04/09/2025

Litunga Lubosi Imwiko II: Custodian of Barotseland’s Heritage and Development

Litunga Lubosi Imwiko II has served as the King of Barotseland since 13 October 2000. A son of Litunga Imwiko Lewanika II, he stands within a distinguished royal lineage that stretches back generations. The title Litunga, meaning “keeper of the earth” or “owner of the earth,” reflects both his ancestral role and his responsibility as caretaker of the Lozi kingdom’s land, culture, and people.

Throughout his reign, Litunga Lubosi Imwiko II has demonstrated visionary leadership, balancing the preservation of tradition with modern approaches to conservation and development. Notable highlights of his reign include:

Conservation Leadership: He has been pivotal in safeguarding Liuwa Plain National Park, a unique landscape celebrated for hosting Africa’s second-largest wildebeest migration and for its legacy of harmony between communities and wildlife.

Strategic Partnerships: The Litunga has fostered collaborations with African Parks and the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, driving efforts to restore ecosystems while promoting socio-economic opportunities for local communities.

Community Development: His reign has overseen initiatives aimed at improving quality of life, including enhanced access to education, healthcare, clean water, employment, and sustainable livelihood programs.

Tourism and Economic Growth: The inauguration of King Lewanika Lodge in 2019 marked a milestone in revitalizing tourism in Liuwa Plain, contributing to revenue generation and raising the international profile of the region.

As both a cultural leader and steward of natural resources, Litunga Lubosi Imwiko II continues to play a central role in safeguarding the heritage of the Lozi kingdom while advancing the development and prosperity of its people.

oyoyange ngocana mbumu wa maoma
picture by Lozi Tota

21/08/2025

Litia Mulambwa's Sister princess Akatoka Mulambwa
One of the King Lewanika's Aunts with Attendant.
July 17, 1888

21/08/2025

LITUNGA MULENA MAKWIBI NALOLO
Late Litunga Makwibi refers to a specific woman who held the title of Litunga la Mboela, a position of significant authority within the Lozi Kingdom, often associated with the southern region of Barotseland. She was also known as Mulena Mukwae Makwibi and was the daughter of King Mwanawina III. She held this position from 1958 to 2010.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Litunga la Mboela:
This title translates to "King/Queen of the South" and signifies a high-ranking ruler within the Lozi Kingdom, specifically in the southern part of Barotseland.
Mulena Mukwae:
This title denotes a female royal, indicating that Litunga Makwibi was a woman holding this position of power.
Daughter of Litunga sir Mwanawina III:
This clarifies her lineage and connection to the broader Lozi royal family.
Specific Reign:
Her reign as Litunga la Mboela is noted as spanning from 1958 to 2010.
Picture Litunga la Mboela mukwae Makwibi with ishei kwandu in Nalolo 1959.
Credit: Lozi Tota

17/08/2025

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16/08/2025

(Kings) Litungas of Barotseland

The title 'Litunga' is the title of the Lozi king and means 'of the earth' or 'owner of the earth' signifying that the King of the Lozis is caretaker of all the lands of the Lozi kingdom.

The first monarchs of the Luyi people who were the earliest known of the Lozi peoples present today in Barotseland were led by women when they first arrived on the Bulozi flood plain after a staged migration from the Lunda-Luba empire of the Katanga region in present day Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The earliest known of these queens is remembered by the name of Mwambwa who bore a daughter called Mbuyuwamwambwa - 'Mbuyu of Mwambwa'. It is from this queen under whose leadership the Luyi settled in Kalabo district.

During the reign of Mbuyu, one of her sons, Mboo was selected to be the first male monarch and from that time forwards, only males have occupied the Kingship. The dates of the reigns of the various kings are vague up to the time of Lewanika.

Here is a list of Litungas in chronological order starting with the first male. There are variations on this list and the reader might wish to consult other historians for comparison.