A cow and her calves March 31, 2023 By Africa Proverbs | Delete User Proverb in the local language Nang'ombe pa bana taya. Proverb's direct translationA cow never runs away from her calves. Proverb's meaningA mother's love for her children overcomes all difficulties. From: Bemba General comments The Bemba live in DRC and Zambia.