July 1, 2023

July, 2023 African Proverb of the Month
A tree looks beautiful when it is far, but seen near it carries a lot of branches
Luba Katanga (DRC) Proverb

Buya kwa muci palampe pabwipi ke nsala. (Luba Katanga) Mti huonekana mzuri ukiwa mbali, lakini ukiuona karibu hubeba matawi mengi. (Swahili) Vue de loin, l’arbre est […]
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June 2, 2021

June, 2021 African Proverb of the Month
Only the one carrying a needle in his or her clothes knows the discomfort.
Luba (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Proverb

Kashingi muditela, muena bwalu buenda mudimanya. (Luba) Asikiaye uchungu wa sindano, ni yule anaye ibeba. (Swahili) Seul celui qui porte l’aiguille dans ses vêtements connait la […]
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