The elders and fire October 21, 2024 By John | Delete User Proverb in the local language Akuluakulu ndi m’dambo mozimila moto. Proverb's direct translationThe elders are rivers where fire is extinguished. Proverb's meaningElders have solutions to every problem. From: Chichewa General comments The Chichewa or Chewa are found in Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.