Zambia: drinks & ingredients
Community source noteMaize beer is also brewed commercially in Lusaka, with Chibuku and Shake-Shake being popular brands.
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From Zambia
These items are associated with Zambia as a whole. See each source for regional details.
AI topic illustration MunkoyodrinkMunkoyo is another indigenous Zambian beverage that is made from the roots of the munkoyo plant and corn flour.
View guide & history →AI topic illustration ChibukudrinkA local brew made with sorghum or maize.
View guide & history →AI topic illustration MaheudrinkMaheu resembles Thobwa but is differentiated by its base of corn flour.
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From the country reference
Maize beer is also brewed commercially in Lusaka, with Chibuku and Shake-Shake being popular brands.
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Seasonality & availability
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- Zambian cuisine — source revision ↗Wikipedia contributors · accessed 2026-09-09
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