Podcast appearances and mentions of edgar lungu

The Zambian government has argued in the Supreme Court of Appeal that it relies on the common law of the country and the agreement that was reached between them and the family of former president Edgar Lungu. The agreement was to repatriate Lungu's body from South Africa for a state funeral and burial in Zambia. Advocate Ben Stoop for the Zambian government contends that all the country's presidents are buried at Embassy Park in Lusaka. The family of the 6th president of Zambia seeks to overturn the decision of the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. The ruling found that Zambia is entitled to repatriate Lungu's remains for the purposes of a state funeral and burial. Advocate Stoop also contends that it is ill conceived to say the agreement was breached. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Masiteng Makgala

Mandy Wiener speaks to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks about Workers’ Day rallies taking place across all nine provinces, as workers face a deepening cost of living crisis, rising debt levels and high unemployment. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Wiener speaks to Good Things Guy founder, Brent Lindeque about uplifting stories making headlines, including a community fundraising success, a global olive oil win and young South African innovators heading to the world stage. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Wiener speaks to EWN Sports Reporter, Thato Moloto with the latest in sport. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Wiener speaks to SALGA’s Portfolio Head for Municipal Finance and Fiscal Policy, Lerato Phasha about SIU findings pointing to widespread procurement irregularities, corruption and weak oversight in municipalities. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Wiener speaks to Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa about calls for calm and non-confrontational campaigning ahead of the 4 November local government elections. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Wiener speaks to former Social Development spokesperson, Lumka Oliphant responding to Minister Sisisi Tolashe’s claims of a misinformation campaign linked to ongoing allegations of maladministration. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Wiener speaks to EWN Reporter, Alpha Ramushwana about DA mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink outlining his key election commitments ahead of the local government elections. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Wiener speaks to EWN Reporter, Nhlanhla Mabaso about the Newcastle Doctor accused of sexually assaulting patients makes his first court appearance. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Wiener speaks to EWN Reporter, Thabiso Goba about the Madlanga Commission denying suspended Tshwane director’s request for a delay his testimony. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch Up on the latest leading news stories around the country with Jane Dutton standing in for Mandy Wiener on Midday Report. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Wiener speaks to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter about Edgar Lungu burial dispute being in court. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Wiener speaks to Cape Flats to JSE Author, Phakamisa Ndzamela for our book of the week. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Wiener speaks to President Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya about President Ramaphosa hosting the Presidential Coordinating Council. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Wiener speaks to Insight Terra CEO and co-founder, Alastair Bovim about the impact retrospective monitoring of municipal water systems. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Zambian government and the family of late president Edgar Lungu will appear in the Pretoria High Court today. The matter concerns the repatriation of Lungu's remains to Zambia. Civic movement Progressive Forces will hold a picket outside the court in support of the Zambian government's position to have him buried in his home country. We spoke to Mthetho Ngcukayithobi, President of Progressive Forces of South Africa.

The Lebanese president, Joseph Aoun, accuses Israel of deliberately targeting journalists, a day after another reporter, Amal Khalil, was killed in an Israeli attack. Also: a UN official tells the BBC that even if the Iran war ends tomorrow, at least 32m people around the world will be pushed back into poverty. The UK and France sign a new three-year deal to try to stop migrants crossing into Britain on small boats. For the first time the Tanzanian authorities admit hundreds were killed in protests after the presidential election last October. A South African court blocks the repatriation of the body of the former Zambian president Edgar Lungu - halting plans for a state funeral in his homeland. Pope Leo ends his 11-day trip to Africa, visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, highlighting reconciliation, migration and inter-faith dialogue. The International Criminal Court says the former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will face trial for crimes against humanity over war on drugs. And artificial intelligence experts at the Sony corporation have built a table tennis robot that's defeated elite players.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Lebanon's Prime Minister Joseph Aoun has accused Israel of war crimes after Israeli air strikes killed one journalist and wounded another in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. The strike killed Amal Khalil, who worked for a Lebanese newspaper, and injured freelance photographer Zeinab Faraj - we speak to a colleague who knew Amal well. Also on the programme: a South African court blocks the repatriation of the remains of Zambia's former president, Edgar Lungu, halting fresh plans for a state funeral; and we speak to the mother of a little girl who's had her vision almost entirely restored after pioneering gene therapy treatment.(Photo: Journalists gathered in silence at Martyrs' Square to remember Khalil. Credit: Reuters)

The Zambian government will repatriate former President Edgar Lungu for a state funeral after a 2025 Gauteng High Court ruling. The Lungu family's appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal has reportedly lapsed, clearing the way for the process. Authorities have not confirmed when repatriation will begin as investigations continue. We spoke to Mr. Chanoda Ngwira, Friend to former Zambian President Edgar Lungu

Join us for our explosive Year-Ender Special, bringing together the most powerful, controversial and uncensored interviews from across the continent. This is the truth about African power - who's fighting for it, who's paying the price and who refuses to be silenced.In this landmark episode, rounding off 2025, we dive deep into the struggles for democracy, justice and dignity featuring:NIGERIA's DELE FAROTIMI, The Lawyer Who Went to Jail: Hear from the revered lawyer and pro-democracy activist immediately following his release from jail. Dele details his relentless criticism of his country's justice system and government, and why he believes he has no choice but to fight for change.UGANDA'S BOBI WINE: His Dangerous Race to the Top: We sit down with Uganda's main opposition leader as he gears up to challenge a decades-old regime under incredibly oppressive conditions. His message of defiance is consistent and resolute.NIGERIA's PETER OBI: The Man Who Would be President: "The President in Waiting" addresses the core issues crippling the current government, how he sees his path to victory and his candid answer to the critical question: Can an Igbo candidate truly win the presidency in Nigeria?ZAMBIA'S DORA SILIYA: The Minister Who Fought a Tide of Slurs: Former six-time minister, Dora Siliya reveals the painful, sexist smear campaign alleging she SLEPT HER WAY TO THE TOP. This is her ;powerful, emotional account of battling political slander and paving the way for more women to enter African politics.The tide of social media content on BURKINA FASO'S Captain IBRAHIM TRAORE is the subject of our conversation with journalist DAVID HUNDEYIN.How much of it is TRUE? And how. much is FALSE?THE CALL FOR AFRICA FIRST: Former AU Ambassador ARIKANA CHIHOMBORI delivers her sharp, compelling answer to global politics in the President Trump era: if the West says 'Amercia First', then Africa's response must be a definitive 'AFRICA FIRST'.ZAMBIA'S PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA, in an EXCLUSIVE interview with Africa Here and Now, tells of the wrangle with the family of his deceased predecessor, EDGAR LUNGU, over where the former president should be buried. He addresses the controversial allegations of WITCHCRAFT being involved. President Hichilema also answers a question that many have thought but not asked: Why Does He Wear WHITE GLOVES?A ROYAL TRAGEDY: An Ethiopian Prince reveals the true saga surrounding the overthrow of his grandfather EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE, ETHIOPIA's last Emperor. Prince Be'ede Mariam gives us a detailed and moving account of life in the palace with his grandfather and what happened when the soldiers came for him.delefarotimi #peterobi #bobiwine #dorasiliya#africafirst #nigerianpolitics #ugandanpolitics #zambianpolitics #haileselassie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die Progressive Forces of South Africa het die waarnemende minister van Polisie, Firoz Cachalia, en die Gautengse kommissaris, Tommy Mthombeni, versoek om ondersoek in te stel na die dood van die voormalige Zambiese president Edgar Lungu op Suid-Afrikaanse bodem. Die Nasionale Strategiese Organiseerder, Bonang Letsokoane, noem familie- en politieke kommer oor moontlike vergiftiging. Sy waarsku 'n vertraging of gebrek aan optrede kan die integriteit van Suid-Afrika se regstelsel benadeel en beklemtoon die land se wettige plig om verdagte sterftes te ondersoek:

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has dismissed with the Zambian's former president, Edgar Lungu family's bid for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals. The family wanted to appeal the full bench judgment that declared that the Zambian government is entitled to repatriate former president Lungu's body back to the country for a state funeral. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Canny Maphanga...

Defence counsel for the family late Zambian President, Edgar Lungu has argued that the remains of the deceased cannot be contracted over. Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi has argued that the Pretoria High Court must follow the law of succession which will empower Lungu's wife, Esther, to determine where the late statesman will be buried. He was representing the family in a bid to appeal an earlier court decision which ordered that the former head of state be buried in his home country. If leave to appeal is granted in the High Court, then the matter will head to the supreme court of appeal for adjudication. For more on this, we spoke to SABC Reporter, Sibahle Motha,

In this exclusive interview, President Hakainde Hichilema discusses his transition from businessman to the highest political office in Zambia. He reflects on his motivations for entering politics, saying it became clear to him that sound economic policies were vital to allow businesses to flourish, leading to job creation and better opportunities for the Zambian people.'We can't share poverty', he says. 'We can't redistribute nothing'. President Hichilema speaks of the challenges faced during his tenure, including the Covid pandemic and the worst drought in living memory. A year before the next presidential election, he outlines the strategies he has implemented for economic recovery and the achievements of his administration so far, which include bringing two million children back into education. He discusses his hopes for big increases in copper mining, backed by international investors, and his determination to boost the management and processing of Zambia's raw materials for added value. The president explains how Zambia managed to reduce from 50% to 15% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration - and it didn't involve agreeing to take in people deported from the US. On the controversial issue of the burial of his predecessor, President Hichilema is adamant. The body of Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa, must be returned to Zambia against the wishes of his family. 'The larger family of 20 million Zambians have prescribed how the former president must be buried,' he says. He decries allegations that witchcraft is involved, saying that as a Christian he has never believed in witchcraft. Addressing claims that Zambia is moving towards authoritarianism, President Hichilema denies that the democratic space is shrinking. He says that unlike his predecessors, he hasn't shut down TV or radio stations and election candidates are free to travel anywhere in the country.Finally, explaining why he can often be seen wearing white gloves, the president insists it's because of his belief in the importance of tradition, inherited from the British, rather than membership of any secret society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die Zambiese regering sê hy is steeds verbind tot samewerking met die voormalige Zambiese president Edgar Lungu se familie oor sy begrafnisreëlings wat hul wense en staatsverpligtinge in balans bring. Dit volg nadat die Suid-Afrikaanse Konstitusionele Hof die Lungu-familie se regstreekse appèl teen 'n uitspraak van die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria van die hand gewys het. Lungu is op 5 Junie oorlede. Die kabinetsekretaris, Patrick Kangwa, het ook Zambiese burgers bedank vir hul ondersteuning gedurende die tydperk:

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa, Zambian historian and senior lecturer in Stellenbosch University’s Department of History, about the Constitutional Court’s decision preventing the family of the late former President Edgar Lungu from directly appealing the Pretoria High Court ruling. The High Court had determined that the Zambian government has the right to repatriate Lungu’s remains for a state funeral and burial. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa, Zambian historian and senior lecturer in Stellenbosch University’s Department of History, about the Constitutional Court’s decision preventing the family of the late former President Edgar Lungu from directly appealing the Pretoria High Court ruling. The High Court had determined that the Zambian government has the right to repatriate Lungu’s remains for a state funeral and burial. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement Manyathela and the listeners discuss the decision by the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu to appeal the High Court judgment that ordered that Lungu’s remains be repatriated to Lusaka for burial.The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The saga surrounding the repatriation of the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu back to his country for burial took a dramatic turn YESTERDAY. The family of the former leader filed papers for leave to appeal hours after Friday's High Court judgement that had ruled that Zambia's government can repatriate the body, despite his family's opposition. The dispute follows a long-standing feud between Lungu and his successor, President Hakainde Hichilema, with Lungu's family saying he had indicated that Hichilema should not attend his funeral. Handing down the ruling, judge Aubrey Ledwaba had earlier ordered Lungu's family to immediately surrender his body to authorities. For reaction Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Augustine Chisembele, Secretary General of the Zambia Association in South Africa

Africa Melane speaks to Kgomotso Modise from EWN about the Pretoria High Court ruling that the remains of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu must be repatriated to Zambia for a state funeral. They discuss the legal battle, the background to the dispute, and what steps will follow in returning Lungu’s remains home. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria het beslis die oorskot van die gewese Zambiese president, Edgar Lungu, moet gerepatrieer word vir 'n staatsbegrafnis. Dit beëindig 'n regsgeding tussen die Zambiese regering en sy familie, wat hom in Johannesburg wou begrawe. Lungu is twee maande gelede dood toe hy behandeling in Suid-Afrika ontvang het. Die adjunk-regterpresident, Aubrey Ledwaba, handhaaf Zambië se reg om Lungu te vereer en sê openbare belang weeg swaarder as persoonlike wense:

The Progressive Forces of South Africa will hold a picket outside the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria today. The court is hearing a case about where former Zambian President Edgar Lungu will be buried. Lungu died in South Africa in June, and there's a dispute between his family and the Zambian government over whether he should be buried in South Africa or repatriated back to Zambia. Elvis Presslin spoke to Progressive Forces' National Organiser, Bonang Sepoloane to explain why the group is protesting the possibility of Lungu being buried in South Africa

Clement Manyathela speaks to Cornelius Mweetwa, the Zambian Minister of Information and Media about the latest regarding the burial of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement Manyathela and the listeners discuss the DA’s latest move in the Government of National Unity and the burial debacle of former Zambian president, Edgar Lungu. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The High Court in Pretoria has granted an interdict halting the burial of Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu. The Zambian government had approached the court, seeking to stop the burial which was scheduled to take place yesterday in South Africa. The government argues that disputes over Lungu's final resting place need to be resolved before any burial can take place. Elvis Presslin spoke to Advocate Simba Chitando, a human rights lawyer, to analyze this interdict

Andrew Mueller explains how the rivalry between the late and former president, Edgar Lungu, and the current president, Hakainde Hichilema, is going well beyond the grave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zambia's former president, Edgar Lungu, reportedly left instructions that his political rival and current president Hakainde Hichilema "should not come anywhere near his body". Edgar Lungu died on the 5th of June and ever since, his family and the Zambian government have been locked in a tussle over his funeral. However, following days of negotiations, arrangements for his burial have now been finalised. This isn't the first time Zambia has experienced burial disputes for deceased former heads of state, including for its independence president, Kenneth Kaunda. Is there no legislation to guide these eventualities? Lawyer John Sangwa provides the answers.Also, why there is a petition to ban pit bull dogs in Zimbabwe? And, as one the art world's leading figures, Cameroonian artist, Koyo Kouoh is buried, we explore the legacy she leaves behind.Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Sunita Nahar, Tom Kavanagh and Yvette Twagiramariya Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

Zambia is mourning the death of former president Edgar Lungu, who served from 2015-2021. Lungu died last Thursday in a hospital in South Africa at the age of 68. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Kelly Kaunda, who served at the Zambian Embassy in Berlin during President Edgar Lungu's rule, and DW's Glory Mushinge.

Rais wa zamani wa Zambia, Edgar Lungu amefariki akiwa na umri wa miaka 68.

Mahakama ya katiba ya Zambia imesikiza ombi la Rais mstaafu wa Zambia, Edgar Chagwa Lungu lakupewa ruhusa yakuwania urais wa taifa hilo.

Zambia's Constitutional Court has ruled that ex-President Edgar Lungu cannot run in the 2026 election, contrary to an earlier indication. The ruling follows a petition challenging his third term bid. Zambia's constitution allows only two five-year terms. Was the final decision politically influenced? Josey Mahachi discusses with DW correspondent Glory Mushinge.

The Zambian government says it has no role in the Constitutional Court's decision that declared former President Edgar Lungu ineligible to run in the 2026 presidential elections. The court had ruled in 2021 that Lungu was eligible to run for president, although he lost to then opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema. Cornelius Mweetwa, Zambia's information minister, tells VOA's James Butty, government and the ruling party are law abiding, and he encourages the former president to support the verdict.

Zambia's Constitutional Court has declared former President Edgar Lungu ineligible to run in the 2026 presidential elections. The court had ruled in 2021 that Lungu was eligible to contest in the polls, although he lost to then opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema. In its ruling Monday, the court admitted that is 2021 ruling was based on flawed legal interpretations and administrative legal oversights. The court had been hearing a petition about the eligibility of former President Lungu. He has accused the judiciary of being manipulated by political forces, according to the Lusaka Times. Emmanuel Mwamba, spokesperson for Zambia's main opposition Patriotic Front Party, tells VOA's James Butty, former President Lungu has instructed his lawyers to appeal the court's decision

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has dismissed three Constitutional Court judges at the recommendation of the country's Judicial Complaint Commission. The judges had been investigated for allegations of misconduct. The court has been hearing a petition about whether former President Edgar Lungu was eligible to contest the 2021 and the 2026 presidential elections. The court ruled in 2021 that Lungu was eligible to run for president, although he lost to then opposition leader Hichilema. Emmanuel Mwamba, spokesperson for Zambia's main opposition Patriotic Front Party, tells VOA's James Butty, judges should never be punished for their legal ruling

Zambia's information minister says every citizen has the right to petition the courts for redress despite their political affiliation. Some Zambians have done just that to challenge the eligibility of former President Edgar Lungu to participate in the 2026 election. Lungu accused the petitioners of being surrogates of the ruling United Party for National Development (UNDP). Information Minister Cornelius Mweetwa tells VOA's James Butty, former President Lungu's argument is fraudulent

Zambia's Judicial Complaint Commission will meet today to hear the suspension of three Constitutional Court Judges by President Hakainde Hichilema. The president suspended them on September 23 for reasons yet to be officially clarified. But the Lusaka Times reports over the weekend that such suspensions are usually linked to accusations of misconduct by a judge. However, the Lusaka High Court blocked the suspension over the weekend pending today's hearings. Zambia will hold presidential elections in 2026, and critics say the suspension is meant to influence them since the suspended judges were involved in key rulings that favored former President Edgar Lungu. Zambian Information Minister Cornelius Mweetwa tells VOA's James Butty, President Hichilema complied with the law

In Zambia, eight opposition political parties have agreed to form an alliance to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema in the next election. The eight include the former ruling Patriotic Front. Meanwhile, the French News Agency (AFP) earlier this week said former President Edgar Lungu called on Zambians to demand an early election because President Hichilema has mismanaged the economy. Information Minister Cornelius Mweetwa, tells VOA's James Butty, the government has also been educating the public about how to prevent the spread of cholera.

Kenya says it's confident the deployment of hundreds of its police to Haiti by January will end gang warfare in the country. Last year Haiti's government appealed for help because of spiralling gang violence. Kenya's Foreign Minister Alfred Mutua says it will be an intervention force to disarm what he called the "thugs and the gangs". So does Kenya really have the capabilities to help end Haiti's violence and how do Kenyan's feel about this deployment? Also, why Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu has been warned against jogging in public. The police have described his weekly workouts as "political activism". We hear from Mr Lungu's lawyer and get analysis on the wider political situation in the country. And how AI technology in South Africa is helping with immediate health concerns.

Quatrième épisode de notre série « nouvelles routes de la soie, dix ans après ». Des centaines de « méga-projets » financés par Pékin ont vu le jour en Afrique où ils suscitent l'optimisme des populations mais aussi parfois le scepticisme. Le partenariat « gagnant-gagnant » vanté par la Chine a-t-il réellement profité aux pays partenaires ? Réponse au Kenya, en Zambie, en Ouganda et au Sénégal, où Albane Thirouard, Romain Chanson, Lucie Mouillaud et Théa Olivier ont emprunté ces « nouvelles routes de la soie ». Il faut compter cinq à six heures de train pour relier Nairobi, la capitale kényane, à Mombasa, ville portuaire de la côte Est. La ligne, lancée en 2017, est le plus grand projet chinois au Kenya : 3,2 milliards de dollars, financés presque intégralement par un prêt de Pékin.Cet après-midi, au départ de Nairobi, le wagon est rempli. Lilith Omboko, l'une des passagères, travaille à Mombasa. Elle prend le train toutes les deux semaines. « C'est beaucoup mieux que ce que nous avions avant, se réjouit-elle. Le train prenait beaucoup plus de temps, jusqu'à 12 heures. Alors les gens utilisaient surtout le bus, parfois l'avion mais c'est plus cher. »Il faut compter 1 000 shillings kényans soit sept dollars pour un ticket en classe économique. À l'entrée du wagon, le drapeau de la Chine trône à côté de celui du Kenya. À Mombasa, les voyageurs sont accueillis par la statue du grand explorateur chinois du XIVe siècle, Zheng He. Un personnage historique aujourd'hui figure de proue des « nouvelles routes de la soie ».Moins de profits qu'attenduEn 2022, la ligne a permis de transporter plus de deux millions de voyageurs mais aussi des marchandises. Son point de départ, le port de Mombasa, est stratégique pour Pékin. « L'intérêt pour le pays s'inscrit dans l'objectif à long-terme de Pékin, qui est de connecter l'océan Indien avec l'intérieur du continent africain, explique Peter Kagwanja, à la tête du think-thank kényan Africa policy institute. L'idée est de débarquer ses biens à Mombasa, de les acheminer jusqu'au Congo puis d'atteindre la côte atlantique et ainsi de faire du commerce avec l'Amérique ».Le développement du port de Mombasa a toutefois été entaché par des affaires de corruption et de mauvaise gestion. Des critiques régulières contre les projets financés avec des prêts chinois au Kenya et aux bénéfices très décevants. C'est le cas de la ligne Nairobi-Mombasa, déplore Michael Mchege, économiste à l'Université de Nairobi.« Nous nous retrouvons à devoir utiliser l'argent du contribuable pour rembourser le prêt alors que 60% des revenus de l'État vont déjà dans le remboursement de la dette. Cette dette, ce n'est pas que la Chine d'ailleurs. La part de la Chine c'est environ 20%. Mais le problème, c'est que les autres bailleurs sont prêts à s'asseoir pour négocier un rééchelonnement de la dette, mais pas Pékin. »À Mombasa, les habitants rencontrés semblent, eux, loin de ces débats. Ces critiques n'ont pas empêché non plus le président kényan William Ruto d'évoquer de futurs projets avec la Chine en juillet dernier (2023) lors d'une rencontre avec Wang Yi, chef de la diplomatie chinoise.Emprunts chinois en Zambie : « On en a payé les conséquences »Nous mettons maintenant le cap vers la Zambie où l'influence de la Chine est financière. Nous arrivons au terminal 2 de l'aéroport international de Lusaka, financé et construit par des Chinois. La Chine détient la moitié de la dette zambienne. Dans un premier temps, ce recours massif à l'emprunt a favorisé le développement du pays. Éric Rambeloson est un entrepreneur français qui vit à Lusaka depuis plus de 20 ans, il a vu l'évolution de la Zambie et ses dérives.« En 2011, il y a eu un changement de parti. Le président de l'époque [Michael Sata] a voulu se focaliser sur l'investissement d'infrastructures. La Chine étant présente, ils se sont tournés vers Pékin. On en a payé les conséquences par la suite. »Le 18 novembre 2020, en pleine pandémie du Covid-19, les autorités annoncent ne plus être en mesure de rembourser ses créanciers. La dette, et le défaut de paiement qui a suivi, ont profondément fragilisé l'économie zambienne, explique Peter Mumba, coordinateur de l'Alliance de la dette, une organisation de la société civile.« La dette a eu des conséquences sur quasiment l'ensemble des Zambiens. Si vous regardez le budget du pays pour 2022, près de la moitié est consacrée au remboursement de la dette. Ce fardeau a eu un effet sur des éléments fondamentaux de l'économie comme l'inflation, le taux de change et par conséquent, la hausse du coût de la vie. »Flambée des prixAu City Market, le plus grand marché de Lusaka, la question du coût de la vie fait consensus entre clients et commerçants : les produits de base sont trop chers. Anna Muvenga vend du pain de mie sur un coin de rue. « Le prix du pain augmente, le coût de la vie est de plus en plus cher... On se bat pour survivre. Il y a beaucoup de produits qui deviennent chers, ça fait deux ans que ça dure. »Robert Mwansa est un passant qui ne comprend pas comment la Zambie, un pays riche en ressources naturelles comme le cuivre, se retrouve à manquer d'argent. « La Zambie produit énormément d'argent chaque année, plus de 20 milliards de dollars par an, donc je ne comprends pas pourquoi cette dette fait souffrir le peuple. On a assez de ressources pour effacer cette dette, l'Afrique est le continent le plus riche du monde, la Zambie est aussi une terre de richesses. »Robert Mwansa reconnaît que le pays manquait cruellement d'infrastructures et que les nouveaux aménagements sont les bienvenus. Mais une limite a été franchie.Si j'avais l'occasion de recommencer, je ferais la même choseCe ressentiment s'est d'ailleurs exprimé dans les urnes en 2021, lorsque le président Edgar Lungu a dû laisser sa place à Hakainde Hichilema, moins proche des Chinois. Brian Mundubile, ancien membre du gouvernement et chef des députés du Front patriotique était aux premières loges pour observer la dette enfler. Nous le rencontrons à l'Assemblée nationale. « Si j'avais l'occasion de recommencer, dit-il, et bien je ferais la même chose. Je suis sûr que vous avez atterri dans un très bon aéroport, tout le monde l'aime, nous aussi ! J'aime également notre réseau de télécommunications dans tout le pays. Ces emprunts étaient nécessaires. »Le plan ne s'est pas déroulé comme prévu, dit pudiquement Brian Mundubile. Les retombées économiques espérées ont été empêchées par les ravages d'une sécheresse, puis du Covid-19.En juin 2023, la Chine a fini par accepter de venir à la table des négociations pour restructurer la dette zambienne. Une bulle d'oxygène qui doit permettre à l'économie du pays de se relancer. Les prévisions de croissance sont bonnes. Les « nouvelles routes de la soie » chinoises ne feront pas de détour, elles continuent de passer par la Zambie.L'Ouganda « devait créer un compte bancaire avec du cash »Kampala, la capitale ougandaise, est une autre étape incontournable de l'itinéraire tracé par Pékin. Sur de nombreux chantiers de travaux publics, des inscriptions en mandarin fleurissent, signe de la domination des entreprises chinoises dans le secteur.Ces contrats juteux inquiètent pour leur manque de transparence. Fin 2021, un média local révèle les conditions du prêt accordé par Pékin pour l'agrandissement de l'aéroport d'Entebbe, seul aéroport international du pays. Certaines de ces modalités sont jugées « scandaleuses » par Jane Nalunga.« Le gouvernement chinois devait approuver le budget et le plan stratégique de l'Autorité civile d'Aviation ougandaise, qui est l'autorité en charge de l'aéroport, détaille la directrice d'un think-tank en recherche économique. Le budget devait d'abord être approuvé, avec peu de dépenses programmées car il fallait rembourser ! Ensuite, le gouvernement ougandais devait créer un compte bancaire où il déposait du cash dans le cas où il échouerait à rembourser l'emprunt et manquait à ses obligations. La Chine avait le droit de saisir cet argent. »Le ministre ougandais des Finances Mattias Kasaija avait à l'époque bien reconnu des « failles » dans les négociations. Des négociations qu'il avait toutefois défendues devant les députés en novembre 2021. « Nous avons vu que c'était l'alternative la moins chère, et nous avons sauté sur l'occasion, avait-il déclaré. Je pourrais m'excuser et dire que nous n'aurions pas dû accepter certaines de ces clauses, mais comme je vous l'ai dit, le prix, c'est que c'est à prendre ou à laisser ! »Au Sénégal, un data center équipé par le géant chinois HuaweiCap à l'ouest du continent, où les « nouvelles routes de la soie » atteignent le Sénégal. Dans le pays, l'influence de la Chine est numérique. Hautes barrières, fils électrifiés, gendarmes à l'entrée. Le très sécurisé data center se trouve au milieu des chantiers de Diamniadio, ville nouvelle à une trentaine de kilomètres de Dakar. Inauguré en juin 2022, ce centre a été financé par la coopération chinoise.Derrière une porte sécurisée, se trouve le cœur du data center. Au milieu d'une salle de 250 m2, trois conteneurs – des modules confinés dans le jargon – renferment des serveurs qui stockent les précieuses données. 80 à 90% d'entre elles viennent des ministères, des agences nationales, des mairies ou des préfectures, le reste venant du privé.Certains serveurs sont marqués d'un logo Huawei. Le géant du numérique chinois soupçonné d'espionnage par les États-Unis a en effet équipé le data center. Seydi Cheikh Fall est le responsable de la maintenance et du support. « Il n'y a pas forcément que du Huawei, il y a aussi du Nutanix, du Cisco… L'idée c'est d'avoir un mix qui permet de casser le monopole et de ne pas dépendre d'un constructeur. Côté sécurité, ça permet de ne pas s'ouvrir lorsqu'il y a des attaques qui visent ces failles-là. »Compte tenu de la sensibilité des données, Ousmane Bop, manager des lieux, se veut rassurant sur le choix de travailler avec Huawei. « Huawei est intervenu uniquement dans la construction du data center, dans l'exploitation Huawei n'intervient pas du tout, assure-t-il. On fait un travail d'homologation et de normalisation. La normalisation permet de voir tous les équipements installés au niveau du site, de les tester, de voir les failles et d'être sûrs qu'ils peuvent accueillir les services de nos clients ».Il est clair que la question de la dépendance numérique se poseEn plus du data center, la Chine a installé 4 500 km de fibre optique au Sénégal, construit les réseaux 3G et 4G, et peut-être bientôt la 5G. Cela fait de Pékin le principal partenaire étranger dans le secteur mais pas le seul explique, Cheikh Bakhoum, directeur général de Sénégal Numérique. « Nous avons reçu des investissements de la Chine, mais également d'autres pays, comme Israël, les États-Unis, ou ceux de l'Union européenne. Aujourd'hui, la Chine est un des acteurs majeurs avec qui nous travaillons dans le domaine du numérique. Mais au Sénégal, il n'y a pas d'exclusivité. Nous sommes ouverts à tous les pays. »Nous terminons notre route africaine de la soie à l'Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, à la rencontre d'Ibrahima Niang, spécialiste des relations Chine-Sénégal. « Les groupes qui étaient avant présents sur le marché tels qu'Alcatel, ou Ericsson ne le sont plus parce que Huawei est parvenu à gagner des parts de marché. Il est clair que la question de la dépendance numérique se pose à partir de ce moment », explique-t-il.Pour les pays africains intégrés aux « nouvelles routes de la soie », la dépendance est avant tout d'ordre économique. Plusieurs observateurs estiment que la Chine peut tout à fait être un partenaire choisi, mais qu'elle ne doit pas être le seul, au risque pour ces États africains de rester en marge des chaînes de valeur et du commerce mondial.