Nambya Language

Nambya also known as Nanzwa or Nanzva or Chinambya is a language spoken in Northwestern Zimbabwe and Northeastern Botswana by the BaNambya people.

Nambya language has approximately 200,000 native speakers.

Nambya is an official language in Zimbabwe.

The language has 2 dialects; baNizi and baNyayi.

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The Future of Nambya Is In Our Hands

Every day, new words shape our world - from artificial intelligence to blockchain, from climate change to social media.

While languages like English grow and adapt, what about Nambya?

How do we explain quantum computing in Nambya?

What's the word for 'cryptocurrency'?

Without action today, how will future generations express tomorrow's ideas in Nambya?

The Choice Is Yours

If not you, who will keep Nambya alive?

If not now, when will we start?

If not here, where will it happen?

This is our language. This is our responsibility.

Our Mission

We're building a living bridge between tradition and innovation - documenting and growing African languages for the digital age. Every word you contribute helps preserve our cultural heritage while preparing it for the future.

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Join hundreds of native speakers who are already making history. Every definition you add, every phrase you explain, becomes your legacy in keeping Nambya vibrant and relevant.

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