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Zed News Podcast

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.

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08:43

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/03/13

This is episode 200 of the Zed News Podcast, where Ayanda has, for the first time, a guest in the studio! After a brief chat with her guest, Ayanda goes on to talk about Zambian football, government efforts to regulate social media, and the nation's success at the All-Africa Games in Accra, Ghana. The episode also features commentary on the current political climate and crime in Lusaka, as well as environmental and international news. Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and

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04:01

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/03/12

This is episode 199 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 3.72 MB. Running time is 4 minutes, 1 second.Check out the episode notes for more information, including links to the news sources.

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05:43

Monday, March 11th, 2024

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2024/03/11

Zambia Police seize a truckload of ZNS mealie meal en route to Sinazongwe for resale, while Tanzania and Uganda express willingness to export maize to Zambia. Swimmer Mia Phiri advances to the final in the 50 Fly category at the African Games. Two businesswomen are detained in Luanshya for possessing 60 bags of Eagle mealie meal, and the Human Rights Commission suspends its Director pending a disciplinary process. The Zambia National Service constructs a dam in Mumbwa, and the Ministry of Finance

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05:22

Friday, March 8th, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/03/08

The U21 netball team aims to qualify for the World Cup during the upcoming qualifiers in South Africa, while Chongo Mulenga and Ogar Siamupangila advance in the All Africa Games badminton competition. Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu orders Levy Mwanawasa Stadium management to prohibit fans from bringing bottles into international matches due to hooliganism. Christopher Malunga expresses concern over the lack of active boxers in regions outside of Lusaka. Dr. Aubrey Chibumba, Director of CEDORA, accuses

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05:42

Thursday, March 7th, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/03/07

In episode 196, Ayanda discusses various news items including Dr. Fred M'membe's criticism of the demolition of Munyale Market, the tragic suicide of Charles Ngoma, Barbra Banda's record-breaking transfer to Orlando Pride, and the ABU title fight. The episode also touches on the internal issues at the Human Rights Commission, investigations into the US$2.8 billion detected by the FIC, and the launch of National Arts and Film Policies. Additionally, updates on road rehabilitation, dam construction,

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04:04

Wednesday, March 6th, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/03/06

In today's Zed News Podcast episode 195, Ayanda discusses various news items, including U15 coach Aaron Kawangu's focus on developing young players, Bruce Mwape's determination to remain focused on the Olympic Games qualifiers, and the elimination of Zambia's table tennis players from the African Games. Additionally, Beston Chambeshi attributes Konkola Blades' success to improved work ethic, and Transparency International Zambia calls for the temporary removal of Solicitor General Marshal Muchende

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03:36

Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/03/05

In today's episode of Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses various news items including a man arrested for defiling his 12-year-old daughter, a Chinese businessman wanted for manslaughter after his dogs killed a 13-year-old girl, a man who committed suicide after stealing cattle from his wife, and a 31-year-old man arrested for defiling his girlfriend's six-year-old daughter. Additionally, the episode covers ZESCO's consideration of power importation to mitigate load-shedding, no decision made yet on

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03:13

Monday, March 4th, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/03/04

In this episode, President Hakainde Hichilema discusses the government's plan to address food security through boreholes and irrigation, declaring the ongoing drought a national disaster. The distribution of Tutwa Ngulube's estate is delayed due to claims of multiple children born out of wedlock. Mutale Mwanza defends herself in an assault lawsuit, accusing the plaintiff of misinterpreting a secured gun as a threat. Hichilema criticizes government officials for traveling on business class, urging

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08:49

Friday, March 1st, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/03/01

In this episode of the Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses the upcoming Manchester City vs. Manchester United match, former President Edgar Lungu's meeting with Robert Kalimi, and Zambia's delayed debt restructuring process. The Copper Queens' performance in the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers is analyzed, and the team is urged to improve before facing Morocco. President Hakainde Hichilema declares a national disaster due to a severe drought, and the UKA is advised to participate in by-elections to

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05:49

Thursday, February 29th, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/02/29

In today's episode, Ayanda discusses various news items, including the ECZ urging police officers to be diligent in by-elections, the Sports Council of Zambia urging sports associations to pay affiliation fees, Barbra Banda's heroics securing Zambia's advancement in the Olympic qualifiers, and the National Assembly endorsing Miles Sampa for the candidacy of president of the Pan African Parliament. Additionally, the episode covers Edgar Lungu's potential confrontation with state police, Tasila

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03:25

Wednesday, February 28th, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/02/28

In episode 190 of the Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses various news items including the Zambian government's positive report on the banking sector's performance, President Hakainde Hichilema's call for strengthening relationships with Saudi Arabia, and the condemnation of political hooliganism by former President Edgar Lungu and his faction supporters. The episode also touches on the unidentified girl in ICU at UTH, the death of Chitambo District Commissioner Evans Chola in a road traffic

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04:00

Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/02/27

In today's episode of Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses various news items, including ZTTA's challenge to athletes to win medals at the All-Africa Games, the trial of Stephen Kampyongo, and the Copper Queens' upcoming match against Ghana. The episode also covers the death of Chitambo District Commissioner Evans Chola in a road traffic accident and the amnesty bill proposed by Senegal's President Macky Sall. Additionally, the UN urges African countries to build capacities of SMEs for inclusive

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05:39

Monday, February 26th, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/02/26

Zambia's Rachael Kundananji warns Ghana to not be underestimated in the second leg of the Olympic Qualifier, as the Copper Queens aim to build on their 1-0 win over Ghana in the first leg. The State has opposed jailed former Deputy Inspector General of Police Charity Katanga's bail application pending appeal, arguing that she has not demonstrated any exceptional circumstances to warrant the court to grant her request. Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and consists of 15 articles

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03:53

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/02/23

This is episode 187 of the Zed News Podcast. Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and consists of 8 articles from 2 sources. The size of the audio file is 3.59 MB. Running time is 3 minutes, 53 seconds.Check out the episode notes for more information, including links to the news sources.

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03:35

Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/02/22

Zambian footballer Norin Betani has passed away, and the Copper Queens are confident they will defeat Ghana's Black Queens in the Olympic Games qualifier. Former Deputy Inspector General of Police Charity Katanga has been convicted and jailed, while former ZAF Commander Sande Kayumba is suing the state for false imprisonment. Former Lusaka High Court Judge Timothy Katanekwa is seeking judicial review of his removal from office, and a Chinese investor is suing former Foreign Affairs Minister Stanley

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03:18

Wednesday, February 21st, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/02/21

Zambia mourns the loss of Copper Queens striker Norin Betani, who passed away after falling ill in camp before the Olympic Games qualifier against Ghana. The government has declared two days of National Mourning in solidarity with Namibia for the late President Hage Geingob. Yango, an international ride-hailing service, has announced support measures for partner drivers in Zambia. A doctor suing Mutale Mwanza for assault damages faces difficulties serving court documents, and a bench warrant has

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05:19

Tuesday, February 20th, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/02/20

In today's episode of the Zed News Podcast, Ayanda discusses the discovery of three unidentified bodies in Chongwe, the warning from the Veterinary Association of Zambia about an underground market selling dog meat as goat meat, the completion of the Paul Ngozi storm drainage project in Kamwala South Health Post, the sentencing of former Inspector General of Police Charity Katanga to three years in prison for buying 10 buses using money deemed to be proceeds of crime, and the arrest of a woman for

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07:33

Monday, February 19th, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/02/19

Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and consists of 23 articles from 3 sources. The size of the audio file is 6.96 MB. Running time is 7 minutes, 33 seconds.Check out the episode notes for more information, including links to the news sources.

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06:26

Friday, February 16th, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/02/16

In this episode of the Zed News Podcast, Ayanda covers various news items, including a mother accidentally suffocating her baby, President HH attending the AU summit, Zambia's FIFA World Ranking drop, illegal mining accidents, political defections, infrastructure rehabilitation, donations, power subsidies in Nigeria, agricultural production in Zambia, tech in agriculture, a fitness challenge, business optimism, football league resumption, and the Copper Queens' upcoming match against Ghana. Today's

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04:37

Thursday, February 15th, 2024

Zed News Podcast ·

2024/02/15

This is the one hundred and eighty-first episode of the podcast. Today's edition is presented in English (South Africa) and consists of 29 articles from 3 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.

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