Two full moons in one month (the second of which is a blue moon): 2009: December 2, December 31 (partial lunar eclipse visible in some parts of the world), only in time zones west of UTC+05. 2010: January 1 (partial lunar eclipse), January 30, only in time zones east of UTC+04:30.
It is a staple food in South Africa, Lesotho, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana and many other parts of sub-Saharan Africa, traditionally made into uphuthu, sour-milk porridge, pap, and also Umqombothi (a type of beer). Biltong is a variety of dried, cured meat that originated in Southern Africa.
However Lusakaâs rapidly increasing population, an often-congested road system, and large temporary markets all give many parts of the city a busy, bustling feeling. That said, Lusakaâs noise and commotion is seldom worse than any other city of its size, and it usually makes a pleasant stopover, and a good place to meet local Zambians. Cairo Road and Central Market contain numerous smaller shops, where you can wander around and experience a more authentic side of Zambian culture. While modern shopping malls are springing up over Lusaka to cater to its more affluent residents, these tend to offer a more relaxing, if less interesting, shopping experience.