252 episodes

Your weekday source for the latest happenings in Zambia (and beyond), the Zed News Podcast is an automated news podcast consisting of AI-powered updates from various Zambian sources. New episodes Monday to Friday between 16:45 and 17:00 CAT.

Zed News Podcast Victor Miti

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Your weekday source for the latest happenings in Zambia (and beyond), the Zed News Podcast is an automated news podcast consisting of AI-powered updates from various Zambian sources. New episodes Monday to Friday between 16:45 and 17:00 CAT.

    Friday, May 24th, 2024

    Friday, May 24th, 2024

    In this episode of the Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses Fashion Sakala's impressive goal-scoring record for his Saudi club despite being left out of Zambia's provisional squad for World Cup qualifiers. The Kariba Dam's power generation capacity has significantly decreased, leading to extended load shedding. Fashion Sakala demands respect after being snubbed from the Chipolopolo squad, while Chaminuka Wildlife Estates has completed its first major solarization project for a sustainable lifestyle. Yango and Zamtel partner to provide data-free rides and discounted minutes for drivers, and Abner Shikapwasha, the late former Zambia Airforce commander's son, is turned into a state witness against his step-mother. The Inspector General of Police denies former President Lungu's allegations of police plans to ambush him, and Lungu calls for early elections amid the economic crisis. Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and consists of 8 articles from 1 sources. The size of the audio file is 5.14 MB. Running time is 5 minutes, 35 seconds.Check out the episode notes for more information, including links to the news sources.

    • 5 min
    Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

    Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

    Zed News Podcast episode 251, hosted by Ayanda, covers three news items from May 23rd, 2024. A 21-year-old woman is arrested for sharing pornographic videos on social media, pension trustees seek to declare former Education Minister David Mabumba bankrupt, and former President Edgar Lungu offers to appear before police while alleging a night ambush plot. Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and consists of 3 articles from 1 sources. The size of the audio file is 1.86 MB. Running time is 2 minutes.Check out the episode notes for more information, including links to the news sources.

    • 2 min
    Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024

    Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024

    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 receive little recognition for their achievements. The State drops charges against Kelvin Fube and Beauty Chama, and a man is arrested for allegedly forging a fraudulent letter from the FNB Zambia CEO. Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and consists of 12 articles from 2 sources. The size of the audio file is 4.31 MB. Running time is 4 minutes, 40 seconds.Check out the episode notes for more information, including links to the news sources.

    • 4 min
    Tuesday, May 21st, 2024

    Tuesday, May 21st, 2024

    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 to circumcise their male children, and President Hakainde Hichilema appoints new members to the Judicial Complaints Commission and the Anti-Corruption Commission Board. Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and consists of 12 articles from 2 sources. The size of the audio file is 3.32 MB. Running time is 3 minutes, 35 seconds.Check out the episode notes for more information, including links to the news sources.

    • 3 min
    Monday, May 20th, 2024

    Monday, May 20th, 2024

    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 Public Order Act, while jailed PF faction secretary general Raphael Nakacinda faces a new charge for failing to comply with a lawful ECZ summon in 2022. Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and consists of 4 articles from 1 sources. The size of the audio file is 1.97 MB. Running time is 2 minutes, 7 seconds.Check out the episode notes for more information, including links to the news sources.

    • 2 min
    Friday, May 17th, 2024

    Friday, May 17th, 2024

    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 (South Africa) and consists of 14 articles from 2 sources. The size of the audio file is 5.56 MB. Running time is 6 minutes, 2 seconds.Check out the episode notes for more information, including links to the news sources.

    • 6 min

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