The main Zambian languages spoken are: Bemba, Nyanja, Tonga, Lozi, Lunda, Kaonde and Luvale. In fact, about 90 percent of Zambians belong to these groups.
There are also other indigenous language groups such as Ila, Mambwe, Namwanga, Tumbuka, Aushi, Lenje, Lala, Lamba, and so many others!
Just imagine, over 70 different languages have been identified in Zambia! One wouldn'’t be faulted to think that because of this diversity of languages the country would be plunged into conflicts. But far from it! Strangely enough the country has been a haven of peace since independence in 1964!
There are also other indigenous language groups such as Ila, Mambwe, Namwanga, Tumbuka, Aushi, Lenje, Lala, Lamba, and so many others!
Just imagine, over 70 different languages have been identified in Zambia! One wouldn'’t be faulted to think that because of this diversity of languages the country would be plunged into conflicts. But far from it! Strangely enough the country has been a haven of peace since independence in 1964!