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Food and Drink
Owing to the liberalisation of the economy, there is now plenty of food in the shops. Local and imported beers, spirits and assorted soft drinks are available.
National specialities:
• Freshwater fish: bream from the Kafue, Luapula and Zambezi rivers, Nile perch and lake salmon.
National drinks:
• Mosi and Rhino lager.
Tipping: A 10 per cent sales tax is added to all bills. Tipping in hotels has been abolished by law but a 10 per cent tip may be expected or included in bills elsewhere.
Nightlife
Lusaka has dancing and floorshows in the main hotels, cinemas and theatres. The Copperbelt and Livingstone areas offer a variety of entertainments including casinos and nightclubs. Very popular among travellers are boat trips on the river with a few drinks (also called ‘booze’ cruises).
Shopping
Lusaka has modern shops, supermarkets and open-air markets. Special purchases include African carvings, pottery and copperware, beadwork and local gemstones. Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1700 and Sat 0800-1300 (some stay open until 1700).
National specialities:
• Freshwater fish: bream from the Kafue, Luapula and Zambezi rivers, Nile perch and lake salmon.
National drinks:
• Mosi and Rhino lager.
Tipping: A 10 per cent sales tax is added to all bills. Tipping in hotels has been abolished by law but a 10 per cent tip may be expected or included in bills elsewhere.
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Tel. (+34) 913 605 670 Fax: (+34) 902 196 339