choma

Choma is a town in Zambia's Southern Province and serves as the administrative center of Choma District. It is located in a rural, Miombo woodland region and acts as a local market and service hub for surrounding communities. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and livestock, with maize cultivation and cattle rearing forming major activities. The town hosts basic educational facilities and healthcare services that serve residents of the district. Transportation to and from Choma is primarily by road, with connections to neighboring towns and districts.

In Swahili, choma is a verb meaning "to grill" or "to roast," and the common term nyama choma refers to grilled meat, a popular dish across East Africa.

Beyond its use as a place name, the word appears in linguistic and culinary contexts in East Africa. The town of Choma and the Swahili term choma share the same spelling but refer to distinct cultural and social phenomena within the region.