Shaba

[shah-buh]

noun

1. former name of Katanga.

Shaba

/ ˈʃɑːbə /

noun

1. the former name (1972–97) of Katanga

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shaba¹

First recorded in 1970–75; from Swahili shaba “brass,” from Arabic shabah

Example Sentences

Ashraf Abu Shaba, who lived in a neighbouring tent, said he saw the bodies of children and women wrapped in blankets afterwards.

From BBC

Mokwa District Head, Alhaji Muhammadu Shaba Aliyu, indicated to the BBC that there is a "reservoir" in the area that can spill out water "anytime there's rain", however he added that the magnitude of the flood is excessive.

From BBC

Mokwa's District Head, Muhammad Shaba Aliyu, said it has been "60 years" since the community had suffered this kind of flooding.

From BBC

"I don't have a house to sleep in. My house has already collapsed," Danjuma Shaba said.

From BBC

Mary, a 58-year-old Asian elephant, and African elephant Shaba, 42, lived with her at the Elephant Care Center.

From Seattle Times