19/03/2025
CALLING MR. CHELLA, WHO PROMISED ME A JOB
Hello Mr. Chella, how are you?
Mr. Chella: Bwino ulishani
ME: I'm fine, thank you. I just wanted to remind you about the job you mentioned earlier. You said you'd find one for me.
Mr. Chella: Ndelanda icibemba ine iwe ulebomfya icisungu.
ME: Sorry, Mr. Chella, I really need a job.
Mr. Chella: Sorry, I'm currently unemployed as well. I'm also seeking employment.
ME: Really?
Mr. Chella: Mwaice, jobs are scarce in Zambia. It's tough for everyone, even in Zambia.
ME: But, Mr. Chella, you're older and not working. What about us young people?
Mr. Chella: Let's try using the IEA Mobile application. Maybe it can help both of us.
ME: Does the IEA Mobile application really work?
Mr. Chella: Iwe stupid! Inkwebela ati "let's try" - we just try using it!
ME: Mmm... lack of employment makes people angry, zoona.
Mr. Chella: Mwaice, am failing to feed my children and you think I can be happy? Iwe kembo!
ME: Alright, Mr. Chella, have a good day.
Mr. Chella: Mwanjita Mr ine, awe sure elo twapwa zoona, mwe lesa shi tupeni job tutampe ukubomba ifwe.
ME: Kaili I wanted help now the same help I want is the some help you need.
Mr. Chella: Wembwawe
ME: Ala lekeni ukutukana kalisheni abana pantu balafwapofye kunsala.