Podcasts about zambian politics

Father Emmanuel Chikoya is the General Secreatary at the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ). Father Chikoya is an advocate engaged on issues concerning human rights, social justice, rule of law, electoral process and  democratic governance process in the nation of Zambia. He joins us to discuss wide ranging issues affecting the nation on the rule of law and democratic governance, how is Zambia fairing on a worldwide rating scale?

Monica Eisenberg also known as Princess Mumbi of the Bisa Royal Establishment, she attended the Constitutional Forum on Bill # 10 at Lusaka's Intercontinental Hotel and didn't waste any time in calling for the infamous Bill # 10 to be "killed" Until this moment Princess Mumbi was neither heard off nor was politically active. She joins us to discuss what awoke this sleeping Lioness. 

Kamulile Phiri is the Founder & Senior Pastor at Issachar Love Center in Lusaka, he is also the author of an historical and unique examination into the rise of pentecostalism in Zambia titled; "From Azuza to Zambia" Pstr Phiri joins to discuss the role of clergy in national politics and development. Why was the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation more contentious than unifying? Has Zambian clergys' involved in partisan politics contributed to the national divide?    

Dr Nevers Mumba and his MMD faction emerged victorious in a recent court ruling declaring him the legitimate president of the party. He has emerged strong with a revitalized energy to take the party into a new era and ready for the 2021 presidential and parliamentary elections. He joins us to share his vision and the direction for the "New hope MMD"

Chilufya Tayali is the president of the Economic and Equity Party (EEP), observers believe he is one of the most embattled and persecuted politician in Zambia. He joins us to discuss his life, embattled political future and nationaly publicised feud with UPND president Hakainde Hichilema (HH). Join us for an interesting discussion

Open Forum reflects on items making headlines in Zambia: A presdential ceremony to handover a house to RBConcourt declares Nkandu Luo duly electedHH summoned to police HQ on the CopperBelt Join the ZBTR team as it reviews these and many related issues

The US mid term elections are over, what does this mean with the structure that has emerged? Are we going to see meaningful checks and balances or merely an uprising against Trump? What are the paralleles between the US Democrats and Zambia's UPND? Visionless political parties? Join the discussion

Mr. Rupiah Bwezani Banda was the fourth President of Zambia and served from 2008 to 2011. He became interested in politics quite early on in life and became a member of the Zambian African National Congress (ZANC) headed by the late Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula. However, he soon left the party and moved on to the youth wing of Kenneth Kaunda’s United National Independence Party (UNIP). With time he rose in prominence and became an influential figure in Zambian politics. Prior to becoming the president he held several important diplomatic positions and was the Vice President during the administration of President Levy Mwanawasa.  As president he focused on the economic development of Zambia and played a key role in promoting trade with other countries. He had been a successful businessman before he plunged head on into politics and his business acumen helped him in rejuvenating trade and industry in Zambia. Mr Banda Joins us for our special independence feature to share his political career and life after the presidency.

The Patriotic Front Lusaka Mayor candidate Miles Sampa has won the election, the pomp and hype of this campaign provokes the question: how much influence if any at all does the mayor of Lusaka have on the city development, projects and official business in a centralized government system like Zambia? Join us on our ZBTR round table as we analyse....

The Africans were reflecting on its "AFrica Freedom Day" whilst the United States will be reflecting on "Memorial Day" both days in the focus on remembering those who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.

Henry Sakala Madzaela is a community leader and civic activist in the Diaspora community, Henry has always stood with his community members in all situations and circumstances. He joins us to share what drives his passion and also discesses his recent visit to Zambia, presumably to "spy" the land for potential political office. It's citizen's forum with Henry Sakala Madzaela.

"A Culture Bankrupt of Values: The Comey Factor and 21st Century leadership."

The nation of Zambia perpetually faces challenges of politics of vindictiveness from those with the realms of power. Declared "Christian nation" by the late president Frederick Chiluba the up evil of contradictions with Christian values still looms long after his death (Chiluba). On Citizen's Forum we reflect on the question; can an institution or nation for that matter be Christian???

Join the ZBTR team as we review and reflect on characreistics of a nation in a crisis, others have argued that no crisis exists in Zambia except in the minds of those who don't support the ruling party. 

Join the ZBTR team as they review and reflect on issues that made head line news from Zambia and surrounding Sothern African nations. The youths are planning a mammoth rally to protest the rampant corruption in govt, the government is still battling to contain the cholera epidemic, is Kalaba resignation really a factor in the next election?  

The ZBTR Round Table Team reviews what made healines in 2017, it's your show your voice.

Mr Sean Enock Tembo is president of Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) a capitalist-liberal opposition political party in Zambia which seeks to provide comprehensive checks and balances on the government of the day. In addition they aspire to present themselves as a government in waiting by providing alternative policy positions on key national issues. Mr Tembo joins us to discuss; Zambia's current political environment The ruling party PF fiscal managementPeP's call for President Lungu to account for his numerous foreign tripsPilato's recent satirical song, has it exposed the prevailing intolerant poltical atmosphere in Zambia?A reflection on the current livelihood of the nation's rural population 

Monica Kanjimana is the Executive Director at the Zambia Center for Inter Party Dialogue, she joins us for an in depth discussion on the prevailing political situation in Zambia most African countries, is the emphasis on dialogue the key without an atmosphere in which other political players cannot exercise the constitutional rights? Police brutality, lack of freedom assembly and expression?