Zed News Podcast

Zambia's government requests K23 billion for drought response; Kenneth Kaunda Day Marathon celebrates first Republican President; Zambia exits Futsal AFCON after Morocco defeat; boxer Chinyemba wins Sportsman of the Year award; ACC commissioner resigns; and other news from Zambia. Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and consists of 21 articles from 4 sources. The size of the aud...

In the Zed News Podcast episode 224, Ayanda discusses various news items including Wynter Kabimba's criticism of President Hakainde Hichilema's economic policies, the Economics Association of Zambia's call for textbook economics application, and the Zambian delegation's participation in the IMF and World Bank Group Spring Meetings. Other topics include Red Arrows' challenge to win the MTN Super Le...

In episode 223 of the Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses the latest news from Zambia, including President Hakainde Hichilema's comments on the country's debt and the new Buteko Market in Kantanshi Constituency. Former President Edgar Lungu expresses concern over widespread hunger, while Tasila Lungu faces questions about her finances and the acquisition of a farm. The Drug Enforcement Commission c...

Zambia's Copper Queens qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and the team's captain, Barbra Banda, is promoted by the Zambia Army Commander. Meanwhile, 22 Chinese nationals and their Zambian recruits are arrested for engaging in a sophisticated internet fraud syndicate. The Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA) blocks 140,000 SIM cards used by scammers, and the Zamb...

Zed News Podcast episode 221 features news items on the Copper Queens' Olympic qualification, the Zambian futsal team's World Cup qualifier, a Pakistani national's court appearance, restructuring Zesco for energy diversification, a libel case involving a former Judiciary research advocate, the league lead of Red Arrows, salutes to the Copper Queens, Chinese contributions in Zambia, criticism of fo...

In this episode of the Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses four news items: a Ndola woman dies after being run over by a train; goalkeeper Ngambo Musole's match-winning performance helps Zambia qualify for the Olympic Games; over 80 people are hospitalized on the Copperbelt due to suspected food poisoning; and US President Joe Biden criticizes Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his hand...

The Copper Queens face a crucial match in the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers against Morocco, while FAZ president Andrew Kamanga remains optimistic about their chances. Meanwhile, the State struggles to file documents in a case involving former defence permanent secretary Stardy Mwale and five others due to load-shedding. Davy Mwale will defend his Africa Boxing Union (ABU) title for the second tim...

In this episode, Charles Milupi of the UPND Alliance doubts Fred M'membe's ability to fulfill his promise to make Western Province Barotseland, while Paul Kabuswe emphasizes the importance of discussing the past and addressing food insecurity. Reuben Lifuka urges the Zambian government to implement the Access to Information law more quickly, and Archbishop Alick Banda stresses the need for hard wo...

KCM denies ownership of Chingola Open Pit (COP) number 5, where two illegal miners died recently, despite it being their operation area in the past. A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for defiling a mentally disabled woman and infecting her with HIV, and a father was sentenced to 20 years in prison for beating a man to death over a stolen cell phone. Sierra Leone declares drug abuse a natio...

In today's Zed News Podcast episode 216, Ayanda discusses various news items, including the assurance given to Investrust Bank clients, the government's guarantee of fundamental freedoms, and the arrival of experts to assess drought impact in Zambia. Other topics covered are the prioritization of children's healthcare, the debt restructuring agreements, and a court case involving two male students...

In today's episode, Ayanda discusses various news items including Enala Simbeye's advice to the Copper Queens, the resumption of the MTN Super League, Jean Kapata's testimony on the Mukula trade, and the House of Chiefs' congratulations on Zambia's debt restructuring. Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and consists of 15 articles from 2 sources. The size of the audio file is 5....

In this episode of Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses various news items including Sydney Wemba's fourth-place finish at the Moanda Open, the Copper Queens' Olympic qualification hopes, ZESCO's denial of building a palace for Senior Chief Raphael Sikazwe Tafuna, and UMODZI Kum'mawa's concerns over Chief Chikwa's arrest. Additionally, the episode covers the death of two illegal miners in Chingola,...

Zed News Podcast episode 213 features former president Edgar Lungu discussing his humility and vindication on climate change, ZICD Board Chairperson Joyce Musenge urging the government to minimize by-elections, an Auditor General's report revealing government payments for contaminated oil damages, and State House defending President Hakainde Hichilema's farm visit as a productive economic endeavor...

Zambia's Second Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Moyo, reveals that President Hakainde Hichilema will appoint a Foreign Affairs Minister at his discretion. Meanwhile, the Auditor General's Special Report uncovers financial irregularities in petroleum procurement, and Health Minister Sylvia Masebo shares that cancer patients are dying while awaiting evacuation to India. Additionally,...

This is episode 211 of the Zed News Podcast. Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and consists of 13 articles from 2 sources. The size of the audio file is 3.69 MB. Running time is 4 minutes. Check out the episode notes for more information, including links to the news sources.

Zed News Podcast episode 210 covers news items including the government challenging Archbishop Banda to specify which praise singers he was referring to, a Lusaka woman surviving after being shot by her boyfriend, the appointment of Patrick Phiri as technical director at Kansanshi Dynamos, and the dismissal of Alex Namazaba and Ronald Mukosha from Green Eagles Football Club. Other topics include t...

Zambia reaches debt restructuring agreement; DEC seizes 1.89 tonnes of marijuana and arrests 17 drug ring leaders; Zambia women's relay team qualifies for World Championships; and more news from Zambia. Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and consists of 25 articles from 4 sources. The size of the audio file is 2.11 MB. Running time is 2 minutes, 16 seconds. Check out the episod...

In today's episode of Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses various news items including a ZNS officer's life sentence for murder, the Absa Cup round of 16 line-up, Zambia's 4x400m relay team qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and Zambia's efforts to finalize a debt restructuring deal. Additionally, the episode covers Zambia's loss in the Four Nation Tournament, a rainwater harvesting proje...

In today's episode of the Zed News Podcast, host Ayanda discusses political drama between PF leader Miles Sampa and Emmanuel Mwamba, a housewife's unusual punishment for her husband, and the consequences of a former employee's photograph at Zambia Daily Mail. Other topics include cabinet discontent, mysterious eye conditions, and the opening of Linda Community School's new science lab. Tune in for...

President Hakainde Hichilema reaffirms his administration's commitment to fighting corruption, emphasizing the implementation of comprehensive anti-corruption laws and regulations. The government challenges public relations and communication staff in local authorities to enhance the visibility of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects and empowerment programs. Wales' first Black politician,...

In this episode of the Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses various news items including the Zambian government's efforts to curb alcohol abuse, the suspension of Petauke Central MP Emmanuel Banda for 30 days due to misconduct, and President Hakainde Hichilema's challenge to farmers to meet the 10 million metric tons maize target. The episode also covers a life sentence for a man who murdered his st...

In this episode of the Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses various news items including the Zambian government's commitment to education, a Kenyan boxer's vow to defeat a Zambian champion, criticism of President Hakainde Hichilema's remarks about citizens becoming lazy, and updates on sports events such as the Joy Heyball tournament and the World Cup qualifiers. The episode also covers a shooting i...

In this episode of Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses various news items including Zesco United's victory over Kansanshi Dynamos, Patrick Chinyemba's success at the All-Africa Games, and the advancement of Zambia's gold value chain. The episode also covers the withdrawal of the under-20 Zambian football team from the Four Nations tournament in Malawi, the World Bank's US$100 million grant to Zambi...

Zed News Podcast episode 202: Swimming coach Ian Stephenson praises swimmers' performances at the All Africa Games, FAZ warns against match-fixing in the MTN Super League, and Zambian chess players make a strong start at the Africa Individual Chess Championships. The government clarifies that a proposal to regulate social media broadcasting is still under consideration and has not been presented t...

Zambian government reviews gun licensing to curb rising gun violence, and denies a statement by OCIDA chairperson calling for sanctions against President Hichilema. Sedrick Kasanda is charged with aggravated robbery, while Nelly Mutti and four others become State Counsel. South Africa terminates a deal to sell a stake in South African Airways, and President Hichilema launches a transport empowerme...