Zed News Podcast

Zambian government awaits FAZ's proposal for the men's national team's European camp, as the country prepares to host the sixth edition of the RASA awards. Tourist arrivals in Livingstone have doubled, and athletes like Muzala Samukonga are determined to succeed at the 2024 Olympic Games. Avram Grant announces a 27-member provisional squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and female soccer stars...

Zambia's FAZ president Andrew Kamanga praises Red Arrows and Green Buffaloes Women for their league triumphs, while the Zambian government encourages citizens to use solar energy due to an electricity shortfall. Muzala Samukonga qualifies for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and Barbra Banda scores a brace in Orlando Pride's victory over Seattle Reign FC. Health Minister Silvia Masebo urges mothers t...

In this episode of the Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses four news items. Former President Edgar Lungu boasts about his influence and the government's sleepless nights due to his cunning and peaceful nature. Muzala Samukonga finishes second in the Diamond League in Morocco, securing a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics Games. The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) criticizes the police for abusing the...

Zed News Podcast episode 247 features the forfeiture of properties to the state in a corruption case, a disappointing draw for Green Buffaloes in football, a Zambian teenager's debut for FC Zurich, a U17 women's national team match, discussions on subsidizing electricity, boxers preparing for Olympic qualifiers, and various other news items from Zambia. Today's edition is presented in English (Sou...

In this episode of the Zed News Podcast, Ayanda covers various news stories, including Muzala Samukonga's participation in the Rabat/Marrakech Wanda Diamond League, FNB Zambia's K4 million sponsorship for the 2024 FNB Kopala Run, the U17 girls' team's confidence ahead of their Uganda rematch, and the dismissal of the warrant of arrest for Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba. Additionally, the Vice-President Mu...

In this episode of the Zed News Podcast, host Ayanda discusses various news items from May 15th, 2024. Topics include the Under-17 women's national team preparing for their return leg against Uganda, the call for private sector support in hosting the RASA awards, the Rugby 7s provisional squad for the Africa Cup Nations qualifiers, and the MTN Super Division Week 31 clashes. Additionally, the epis...

In this episode of Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses the recent Absa Cup final and the positive impact of President Hakainde Hichilema's attendance. Grace Chanda scores her first goal for Madrid CFF since her return from illness, while RED Arrows and Kabwe Warriors prepare for their league fixture. The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) and its aggrieved parties agree to settle their dispute ou...

In today's episode of Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses various news items including the need for beneficial ownership transparency in Zambia, the recent ABSA Cup final, Orlando Pride's victory, President Hakainde Hichilema's call for unity in football, rising poverty levels, and updates on legal cases involving a businessman and two male students. Today's edition is presented in English (South A...

**Episode Description:**Ayanda hosts Zed News Podcast episode 242, covering Chishimba Kambwili's detention after Miles Sampa withdraws as his surety, a court order for Geoffrey Mwamba to explain his absences, and the opening of the Ronnie Shikapwasha murder trial where the daughter testifies against the mother. Also discussed is GEI Power's collaboration with Turkish energy giant YEO to develop Za...

In today's episode, Ayanda covers two news items. First, Precious Nkunika, a judiciary stores officer jailed for five years for stealing a baby at University Teaching Hospitals, has appealed against the jail term. Nkunika and her mother, Grace Siska, argue that the Lusaka Magistrate's Court erred in law and fact when it jailed them. Second, MultiChoice Zambia has congratulated six Zambian filmmake...

**Episode 240**In today's episode, Ayanda discusses three news items. First, a 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after allegedly hitting a security guard with a car, who later died. The court is considering granting bail to the teenager, but only after it is determined that he will be safe if released, due to concerns about potential attacks from the deceased's relatives. Second, four p...

In this episode of Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses various news items including FAZ president Andrew Kamanga's claims of a coordinated plan to discredit the Football House leadership, the Zambian U20 men's handball national team's dominant victory over Namibia, the Africa Boxing Union (ABU) announcing Benin boxer Kouassi Martin Klaklevi as the challenger for Davy Mwale's ABU bantamweight title,...

Zed News Podcast episode 238 covers various news stories from May 6th, 2024, including Sensio Banda's call for the UPND government to prioritize citizens' economic needs, the Kabwe Warriors' desire to win the Absa Cup, and the Zambian men's and women's 4x400m relay teams' performance at the Bahamas World Relay Championships. The episode also discusses the Socialist Party's growing popularity, Lumw...

This is episode 237 of the Zed News Podcast. Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and consists of 12 articles from 2 sources. The size of the audio file is 4.26 MB. Running time is 4 minutes, 37 seconds. Check out the episode notes for more information, including links to the news sources.

In this episode of Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses various news items, including Red Arrows coach Chisi Mbewe's emphasis on focus for his team's success, the Ministry of Sports' intervention in Football House conflicts, and the Ministry's encouragement for Zambia's relay teams at the Bahamas World Championships. Additionally, the episode covers President Hakainde Hichilema's stance on political...

In today's episode, Ayanda discusses various news items, including TPAZ's suggestion to focus on planning the best ways to trade mukula, the final U17 squad selection for the FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers, and concerns over third-party involvement in football activities that could lead to a FIFA ban. The episode also covers the recognition of casual and domestic workers on Labour Day, MAESTRO...

In the Zed News Podcast episode 234, Ayanda discusses various news items including Reverend Bishop Festus Chulu's emphasis on unity in diversity and the need to combat tribalism in politics, President Hakainde Hichilema's claims about not giving out 'sacks of money' to chiefs, and Levy Ngoma's statement that criminals often claim political victimization when the law catches up with them. The episo...

Zed News Podcast episode 233 features Ayanda discussing the latest developments in Zambian football, including the Red Arrows' impending league title, the postponement of the Football Association of Zambia's Annual General Meeting due to a court injunction, and Barbra Banda's impressive performance for Orlando Pride in the NWSL. Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and consists o...

In today's episode of the Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses various news items, including the Ndola High Court's injunction of FAZ's Annual General Meeting, NAQEZ's request for an extension of school holiday, a Lusaka engineer's rape accusations, Sports Minister Nkandu's encouragement for Chipolopolo players, and David Mwale's ranking as a WBC bantamweight title contender. Additionally, Miles Sam...

In this episode of the Zed News Podcast, host Ayanda discusses various news items including a 62-year-old man charged with assaulting his wife, President Hakainde Hichilema addressing imported inflation from the Russia-Ukraine war, and the National Health Insurance Management Authority denying allegations of depositing funds into Control 99. The episode also touches on the government's completion...

In today's episode of the Zed News Podcast, host Ayanda discusses various news items including a woman suing Matero Level One Hospital for negligence, Moise Katumbi visiting Rainford Kalaba at UTH, the U17 women's national team coach encouraging her players to qualify for the 2024 U17 FIFA World Cup, Nkwazi coach Dennis Makinka aiming for a top 4 finish in the MTN Super League, the Drug Enforcemen...

The Zed News Podcast episode 229 discusses various news items, including the government's disbursement of K30 million for community sports development, FAZ president Andrew Kamanga's warning against match-fixing, and the 31st anniversary of the Gabon disaster. The episode also touches on the consequences of gambling, the imbalance between the number of lawyers and Zambians, and the government's st...

In this episode of the Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses various news items from Monday, April 22nd, 2024. Security firms, including Magnum Security and Arm Secure Security, are accused of deducting statutory obligations from employees' salaries without remitting them to the relevant authorities. Konkola Blades defeated MUZA FC 2-0, while Jean Kapata acknowledged that the Kingsland degazetting wa...

In this episode of Zed News Podcast, Ayanda covers various local and international news stories. Locally, RED Arrows take a 10-point lead in the Super League, the Minister of Sports calls for unity in football administration, and the Health Minister reveals alarming cervical cancer rates. Former Minister of Justice Given Lubinda is acquitted of corruption charges, and the Indian Business Community...

In today's Zed News Podcast episode 226, Ayanda discusses Zambia's commitment to fiscal economic reforms and good governance, as well as the FAO Director-General's emphasis on transforming Africa's agri-food systems. Power Dynamos and Nkana improve their league standings, while the Japanese government pledges a $1.5 billion investment in Zambia's mining sector. AMREF Africa urges stronger links be...