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Zambian Woman Drowns In Australia
A Zambian woman who drowned at Trigg Point on Boxing Day has been described as an angel taken from the world too soon.
Cathy Chikwanda, 28, was swimming 250 metres north of the patrolled area at Trigg when she got into difficulty about 2.20pm on Friday.
Her husband Chris and another family member were with her and raised the alarm before surf lifesavers pulled her from the water and tried to resuscitate her.
Ambulance paramedics rushed her to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital but she was pronounced dead.
Mrs Chikwanda, , moved to Perth about 10 years ago.
In WA, she studied at the International Career Institute and worked as a law clerk and in a cafe.
Her husband yesterday said he was struggling to come to terms with the tragedy.
The couple were married a year ago in Zambia.
Family members have set up a crowd funding page for donations to return Mrs Chikwanda’s body to Zambia for burial.
Her death did not deter swimmers at the same spot on Saturday who ignored “no swimming” signs and the nearby flagged area.
Donations for the body to be flown home can be made at www.gofundme.com/jbms10
Posted by Kunda
on December 27, 2014. Filed under LATEST NEWS.
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sikiza
December 27, 2014 at 2:46 pm
TOO BAD MY SISTER MYSRIP
Judge Joe Bidden
December 27, 2014 at 3:13 pm
I almost freaked out. My young brother is in Perth with his young family too. That’s sad but why push swimming beyond the legal boundary mama naimwe. Sad such a loss. I am pretty sure my young brother was there, there is a small Zambian community who like such come togethers. Time to make a call…
amano ukubula
December 28, 2014 at 4:31 am
I hope everything is ok with your family joe biden
Judge Joe Bidden
December 28, 2014 at 5:01 am
Thanks, they are fine and iam told they know the couple.
TATWALIKO
December 27, 2014 at 4:46 pm
Why should POOR Zambians give their hard earn ngwees to a total stranger just like that!!! Has n’t she got a family to take care of things?
joe baza
December 27, 2014 at 6:54 pm
shut up you dull villager
world traveller
December 27, 2014 at 7:01 pm
Are you one of the shameless beggers that even beg for money to bury your own stinking corpse?
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TATWALIKO
December 27, 2014 at 4:47 pm
If they can ‘t afford to transport the corpse back to her people then bury her in Australia or let her husband fork out the dollars. Tawaliko ku australia uko bane
Judge Joe Bidden
December 27, 2014 at 5:13 pm
If you have stayed outside Zambia before you wouldn’t even say that. Its a common practice EVERYWHERE Zambians come together to help each other during those sad times. If you can’t help just shut up. Ask any Zambians if u got who stays outside, the fund request is within the Zambian communinity in that foreign country. Mule enda.
Jetsetter
December 27, 2014 at 6:23 pm
Have been travelling and lived outside Zambia for over 2 decades and I’ve never begged anyone for help. Only poor losers would ask complete strangers for help. IDYOT!!
Judge Joe Bidden
December 27, 2014 at 6:54 pm
Over 2 decades my foot! If you got nothing to say kwikalafye. As I said ask people who ve been out they will tell you. As for the insult just clap for yourself today you insulted Judge Joe Bidden. Let me continue with my beer, cheers.
Rich World Citizen
December 27, 2014 at 7:12 pm
Hahahahaa why not kolwe??? Akukolwafwe musula obe!!
It’s Your Responsibility to prepare for your own funeral, get real and do n’t be a subject of mockery…
X Zambian
December 27, 2014 at 6:27 pm
Shameless beggers even in foreign countries… tsk tsk.. bakolwe leave your poor peoples mentalitiy of begging in primitive Africa!
TATWALIKO
December 27, 2014 at 6:54 pm
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pioneer
December 27, 2014 at 8:35 pm
Infact “some of us” started globe trotting when “Judge Joe bidden” was still trekking barefoot in Kawambwa.. mambala amano yakulomba lomba ukokwine kuli bukolwe ekomwaisibana.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 28, 2014 at 1:56 am
Yep! I walked bare feet in khaki uniform to Kawambwa primary sch grade 4 n 5. Iam proud of that. But I thank God n dad for that, thanks for reminding me I love it. Right now you got no idea what that little bare feet boy is now, FYI from there went to Luwingu then Nchelenge, Mwense then back to Kopala… fast forward to today I praise God been there studied sh!t and represented Zambia. And oh I can buy my own shoes now
born rich
December 28, 2014 at 7:55 am
poor idyoti
stop begging
December 27, 2014 at 6:57 pm
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mbomba ku ma Chinese
December 27, 2014 at 7:30 pm
Another 1000 ways to die, mwilaya kubulaya to pretend you are doing well when you can’t even afford transport to Zambia.
joe baza
December 27, 2014 at 9:50 pm
did she say she was doing well ?
Diasporian since 1980 chakuti
December 27, 2014 at 7:33 pm
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Diasporian since 1980 Chakuti
December 27, 2014 at 7:45 pm
Have you ever paused to imagine your family and friends embarassingliy begging for help with your funeral and body repatriation costs?
Lady Boss
December 27, 2014 at 8:00 pm
African Diaspora entrepreneur offers funeral expense and mortgage protection programs
Every now and then, news of a delayed burial for a deceased African immigrant in diaspora as their family and community scramble to get burial funds has hit many with shock and disbelief. But as the debate rages on various ways to solve the problem, one African entrepreneur has come forward offering affordable, final expense programs.
In addition to the final expense program, a Zambian national based in USA, is also helping clients with a mortgage protection program that ensures one’s family is not kicked out of a home in case of unforeseen eventualities that may cause a lapse in their mortgage payments.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 27, 2014 at 8:39 pm
Now even briefcase companies are crawling from under rocks to advertise about funeral covers. Get a life Tumfweko is no advertising board. Sis. This Heineken is good…. cheers.
Sober
December 27, 2014 at 8:43 pm
Everyone prays God, but the real king in town is Money, Big Money! It’s the ONLY thing people really Respect. You can keep your patriotism, panafricanism or activism for yourself.
Denkete
December 27, 2014 at 8:47 pm
I also think my young sister was there, coz she is in Australia.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 28, 2014 at 1:19 am
@Denkete when we say these things all we get is insults. It’s easy when you are insulting and you are in Zambia it’s different when your own brother/sister is out there. I called my young brother he knows the couple but wasn’t by the beach. MHSRIP
Denkete
December 28, 2014 at 3:44 am
i was just trying to pull your …… boyi.
Miles
December 27, 2014 at 9:10 pm
Same soil. Australia has got grave yards.
Oz's Wifey
December 27, 2014 at 9:46 pm
aii ati kamofye ukusonkesha esho tapatupele bakambwanga
Blago
December 27, 2014 at 9:30 pm
Sad indeed.
Tanny
December 27, 2014 at 10:01 pm
Sad event….we really face great challenges in diaspora but it’s important to prepare for such events.
Curvy
December 27, 2014 at 10:07 pm
Judge Joe Bidden…do you work? You’re ever on tumfweko 24/7 Anyway I enjoy ur comments.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 27, 2014 at 10:32 pm
Am in Helsinki -35 degree phucking cold like now. Google where it is. Will be in my mother land Zambia 2nd jan. God bless…. waiter more Heineken please… This sh!t keeps me warm. Cool people.
tiger
December 27, 2014 at 10:32 pm
MHSRIP
Judge Joe Bidden
December 28, 2014 at 12:08 am
It’s good to be sloshed in a foreign land cold and last time the sun appeared here is in October. I miss My phucking Zambia. My cell battery is kaput ok fine sleep well Zambia man am phucking cold. Eish Tumfweko stop moderating sh!t battery gone.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 28, 2014 at 12:31 am
@Curvy eish sorry where are my manners I forgot thanks for liking my comments am back to my temporary home. Answering you yes I work my butt out you can’t believe but I use Internet interaction to steam out. Sorry again just tired. Guys enjoy the Xmas break. Eish am out
breaking news!!
December 28, 2014 at 7:59 am
What on this planet earth could be the cause of missing planes???
Judge Joe Bidden
December 28, 2014 at 10:37 am
That lost AIRASIA plane is also something of a mystery, and its just a short distance but it has disappeared these are kinda of sh!t why I hate planes. Mxmm, kuti mwamonafye Judge Joe Bidden nao aluba en-route back home… ifya so.
Curvy
December 28, 2014 at 6:22 am
@ Judge Joe Bidden, You’re in Finland! That explains it! When you people go out there you never sleep! Anyway, please keep us entertained with your comments & safe trip home!
Judge Joe Bidden
December 28, 2014 at 10:32 am
Yeah in this suburb area called Vantaa, Its literally dark 24/7 taking a walk police sometimes asks if all is ok with you as they take it walking in extreme cold weather (today -29degrees) is more of suicidal that leisure by 3pm it totally dark, stay in a pub drink, and drink excitement keeps people warm, mostly indoors till I think Feb when the sun start to be seen.
club zero
December 28, 2014 at 10:01 am
@judge joe,I feel u ma man.isa ni zee
Judge Joe Bidden
December 28, 2014 at 10:45 am
@club zero Now Iam sobber ki ki ki but niku chilling’a cabe and drink sparingly