Author Archives: Makeni Webmaster

About Makeni Webmaster

I spent most of my youth in Makeni, growing up at the centre as it emerged from the bush, one building at a time. I now work in the UK as a lecturer in computer science.

Primary School Student top in Zambia

Posted on January 8, 2005 by Makeni Webmaster

One great piece of news to report to start the year is that one of our students, Leroy Mumba, scored the highest aggregate mark (85%) in the country in his Grade 7 exams. These exams are used to decide which … Continue reading →

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AIDS prevention

Posted on November 8, 2004 by Makeni Webmaster

The project coordinator, Catherine Oreta, reports: HIV/AIDS prevention project activities at the Centre continued as usual, with individual and group discussion sessions, also reflecting on what the Gospel says about our lives. Activities included video shows. Home visits were conducted … Continue reading →

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Senior surfer

Posted on October 30, 2004 by Makeni Webmaster

In November 2004, an article in the Zambia Daily Mail announced that former senior UNIP member and cabinet minister, Grey Zulu, was taking classes at our computer school. The article said: “Veteran politician, Grey Zulu, 80, doing a beginners’ computers … Continue reading →

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Report on HIV workshop

Posted on May 11, 2004 by Makeni Webmaster

Here is a report on a workshop held at Fairview Hotel, Lusaka, November 2003 – April 2004. Background In many countries, including Zambia, initial responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic seem to have been based upon the assumption that the fundamental … Continue reading →

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