Meaning & Origin
Mtambo is a surname of Malawian and Zambian origin, primarily associated with the Chewa people. It may mean “pillar” or “support” in local dialects.
History & Notable People
The Mtambo surname is historically tied to families who held positions of influence, often serving as community leaders or advisors. Human rights advocate Timothy Mtambo is a notable figure with this surname, showcasing its continued relevance in Malawian society.
Gobeni,
Nsele,
Mangethe Zikode kaPhikela,
Wena Wasetsheni,
UZwane akadlelanga phansi wadlela emkhombeni wezinyamazane,
Edla im’hlambi yezinkomo zamadoda,
Ndlangashushwana ngokudla amaNdebele,
Bathi uZwane udleni kwaMtambo?
Kuthiwa udle izinjana zimbili zigcwele umdakana,
Ntshosho!
Wena kaMafu kawalingani,
Aphansi naphezulu,ngoba aphezulu angubo ngubo,
Ntsele kaLinda kaMkhonto,
Awungilinde ngilande ezami eZungeni,
Mthanti,
Nduna ngokuthwal’ isila sensele,
UNtsele kangakanani,
Ngoba nasothini lomkhont’ angahlala.
Isikhova singathi,”hhi” sibona imihlambi yezinkomo nabantu,
Nin’enadlel’encazeni,
Nin’eniphakel’umyeni odengeleni,
Ngoba ningabenkosi.
Zikode kaNdabansele,
Mabhayi kawalingani nawangaphansi nawangaphezulu,
Mangethe,
Nina bakaVezi Owadl’isihlahla njengengwababane,
Zwane,
Phikela wengwe,
Nselenduna nina basetsheni laseNtshenteka,
Mandaba,
Ukub’uMandaba wayengehlanga phezulu saso buswa ubani?
Zinkomo zakwaLinda ezimhlane ugcwele udaka,
Ezathi zidl’ubhoqo kanti ziyawuhlakulela Ntshosho,
Nina BaseMangweni!
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