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CodeCast Zambia

By CodeCast Media

CodeCast is a Zambian podcast that focuses on everything technology. We highlight innovations in AI and Machine Learning as well as the latest in data science. We cover releases from major technology companies and the effect these releases have on the developer and consumer community. We celebrate the role developers play in shaping the future of technology, both from a uniquely Zambian perspective to the repercussions on a global scale.
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EP15: Learning to Build Mobile Applications for Android

CodeCast ZambiaMay 17, 2019

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EP40: Digital Media, Pivoting & Disrupting Culture (Repeat)
May 27, 202201:18:09
EP39: Agile Landscape, Managing Scrum Teams

EP39: Agile Landscape, Managing Scrum Teams

On this episode we sat down with Silumesii Maboshe from Bongohive Consult. We talk about the Agile Manifesto as well as managing scrums.


Jan 24, 202201:06:10
EP38: Providing Commericial Opportunities for African Content Creators

EP38: Providing Commericial Opportunities for African Content Creators

On this episode we welcome two brilliant individuals, Adebayo Amedu Olukayode, CEO as well as Cofounder of CKrowd and Nyemba Tembo a Broadcast Journalist and Zambian Youtuber.

We discuss the african content creation landscape including challenges and opportunities that exist today.

We discuss the CKrowd platform and what opportunities it provides for content creation and monetization.

"When you look within yourself, what do you see?"

Dec 14, 202145:45
EP37: The State of the Zambian Tech Communities

EP37: The State of the Zambian Tech Communities

On this episode, we check in on the different tech communities in Zambia and how they have traversed the Covid 19 pandemic. 

To speak to us, email us on media@codecast.co.zm or follow us on social media

Nov 12, 202101:24:22
EP36: 2021 Expectations, Relocation and Vaccines

EP36: 2021 Expectations, Relocation and Vaccines

Thank you for sticking with CodeCast Zambia for the last 3 years. We begin this year with casual chit chat around 2021 expectations, plus one of the team members describes his relocation experience.



Apr 02, 202126:39
EP35: Clarity then Courage - Life Coaching and Mentorship

EP35: Clarity then Courage - Life Coaching and Mentorship

On this special episode, Mukuma & Cynthia talk to Yuna Musuka, A high performance and coach passionate about black excellence.  We chat about life coaching, mentorship and making decisions around which one is the best route for you.

Hosts/Guests

Yuna Musuka

Mukuma Musenge

Cynthia Mulenga

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Nov 20, 202044:27
EP34: Game, Set and Match
Sep 18, 202001:07:10
EP33: Console Cold Wars
Aug 21, 202001:20:27
EP32: "I Quit My Job", Life Coach vs Mentor and Work-Life Balance
Aug 07, 202036:55
EP31: Digital Media, Pivoting & Disrupting Culture

EP31: Digital Media, Pivoting & Disrupting Culture

On this episode we welcome back Ngosa Chungu to the podcast. We share ideas and thoughts on what opportunities exist in digital media, pivoting as a business as well as community mobilisation to change the way businesses provide services to consumers. We also talk about the many internet challenges that hinder teleworking during the Covid-19 pandemic within Zambia
May 15, 202001:17:28
Bonus: CodeCasting with Kuma by Stage Freight

Bonus: CodeCasting with Kuma by Stage Freight

This episode was originally posted on Polelo by Stage Freight
May 04, 202052:54
EP30: Working Autonomously, Dunning-Kruger Effect, Culture and Money
May 01, 202001:15:31
EP 29: COVID - What Next, Coping Mechanisms, Innovation & Work Life Balance

EP 29: COVID - What Next, Coping Mechanisms, Innovation & Work Life Balance

On this episode, we continue to reflect on the effects of COVID-19 on our lives and work. We talk about the opportunities for innovation and coping mechanisms during this anxious time. Let us know how you are coping by sending us a voice note using the link below.

Apr 17, 202001:04:57
EP28: Cancelled Events, Remote Work and other things COVID-19 Related
Mar 27, 202001:16:53
EP27: Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in that order
Mar 16, 202001:34:45
EP26: Digital Literacy, Critical Thinking & Connecting Classrooms Project
Feb 09, 202001:23:34
EP25: 2019 in Review + January is Game Development Month
Jan 10, 202001:18:59
EP24: Special Developer Conference Zambia 19' Episode

EP24: Special Developer Conference Zambia 19' Episode

On this episode, we interview speakers from this years Developer Conference Zambia.

DevConZM is an annual platform elected by Agora Code Community and  collective members of the technology community in Zambia. It is  specifically crafted with Software Developers and Tech Enthusiasts in  mind. Its aim is first of all, to raise the quality of the craft,  secondly, to raise awareness of the industry which is still in its  infancy in Zambia. We believe that providing a platform for developers  to level up is key to a progressive approach to building products and  communities.

DevConZM brings exposure that will prove useful to  innovation in various industrial sectors leading to direct economic  value addition. Apart from the technical opportunities available, Devcon  will also give developers access to networking and investment  opportunities which is critical to growth.

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Also, join our growing community on Slack for in depth conversations regarding community and other topics on the podcast.

Hosts/Guests

Rahul Sharma- Twitter

Dennis Mubamba- Twitter

Mwaaba Mugala- Twitter

Gilbert Mwale - LinkedIn

Ngosa Chungu- Twitter

Daniel Phiri- Twitter

Elias Phiri- Twitter

Mukuma Musenge - Twitter

Sep 22, 201946:28
EP23: Security Begins With The Coder
Sep 09, 201952:52
EP22: To Build...Or Not To build?
Aug 23, 201901:19:43
EP21: Industrial IT - Asset Performance Optimization

EP21: Industrial IT - Asset Performance Optimization

On this special episode, Mukuma talks to Paul Flanagan, An OSIsoft Architect/Consultant passionate about Integrating real time operational data with business intelligence data to provide "Single Source of Truth" insights.  We chat about the processes of data extraction to activities such as; 

  • Condition Based Monitoring
  • Regulatory Compliance 
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Troubleshooting and Incident Analysis Reporting
  • Emissions Monitoring and Control.

We discuss business impact scenarios around simple process monitoring in production environments as well as maintenance and efficiency. Identifying problem repeats and logic is key to increasing continuity scenarios in any batch comparison tasks creating an environment for high level business decisions for the good the organization.

Hosts/Guests

Paul Flanagan

Mukuma Musenge

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Join our growing community on Slack for in depth conversations regarding community and other topics on the podcast. 

Aug 09, 201954:49
EP20: The State of the Developer Community
Jul 29, 201958:41
EP19: Why should your business consider having a Chat-bot?
Jul 12, 201929:33
EP19 Teaser: Why should your business consider having a Chat-bot?

EP19 Teaser: Why should your business consider having a Chat-bot?

On this weeks release we run through the ins and outs about building chat-bots. Why should your business consider building one.

Episode out Friday, 12th July 2019.

Jul 11, 201901:42
EP18 - Facebooks Libra, Highlights from E3 & The Repercussions of Our Online Actions.
Jun 28, 201901:03:15
EP18 - Teaser

EP18 - Teaser

Here is what you can expect from our next episode.

Release Date: 28th June 2019

Jun 25, 201901:58
EP17: Product Management vs Project Management
Jun 14, 201901:11:54
EP16: Digital Payments - Under the Hood with BroadPay and Flutterwave
May 31, 201959:01
EP16: Digital Payments - Under the Hood with BroadPay and Flutterwave - TEASER

EP16: Digital Payments - Under the Hood with BroadPay and Flutterwave - TEASER

 A look into our next episode on digital payments and how our guests are changing the way Zambia and Africa do business..

Full Episode out Friday, 31st of May 2019.

May 30, 201901:52
EP15: Learning to Build Mobile Applications for Android

EP15: Learning to Build Mobile Applications for Android

On this episode, we welcome Android developer and lover of all things Java, Dennis. Cynthia is back from Facebooks' F8 event with an interesting on update on the announcements made at the conference.

We take a look at Googles new devices, the Pixel 3A & Pixel 3A XL, their new additions to Google Assistant as well as the biggest announcement for most android developers regarding Kotlin.

We discuss the differences between Kotlin and Java as primary languages for building applications for mobile devices. With so many comparisons on the inter-web it's easy to get lost in getting started.

We also draw comparisons between Native, Hybrid App development and Progressive Web Apps which have gotten popular for a few years now. However, it remains to be seen if this changes 

Starting out as an Android developer requires understanding key concepts around best practices and we delve into some of these best practices to give you the best jump start.

This is a special episode for the team, it's been a year since CodeCast began so Happy Anniversary to us.

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May 17, 201901:31:33
EP15: Learning to Build Mobile Applications for Android - TEASER

EP15: Learning to Build Mobile Applications for Android - TEASER

A look into our next episode looking at Android applications with a specific interest in the various ways to build for mobile.

Full Episode out Friday, 17th of May 2019. 

May 16, 201902:07
EP14: Side Quest - Games as a Service

EP14: Side Quest - Games as a Service

On this Episode, Elias takes over, and as is to be expected, it's all about video games. With guests Epic Credos, Cholwe, Eddie and Daniel Tumelo, we talk about the changing landscape of the video game industry and community.

In the news, we talk about Mark Cerny's Wired interview, where he talks publicly about the next generation PlayStation console (unofficially dubbed the PlayStation 5), and we discuss what these revelations mean for the future of PlayStation.

In the show's topic, the panel discuss the current state of video games, the Games as a Service model, and how this affects the different sectors of the industry: game development, ESports and community. 

We also discuss both Apple and Google's differing approaches to a subscription based model with Apple Arcade and Google Stadia respectively.

And finally we discuss the brewing war for the PC games distribution market between Steam and The Epic Games Store, and the effect it may have on PC gaming.

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May 03, 201901:20:00
EP13: Secure the Bag - Job Interview Stories

EP13: Secure the Bag - Job Interview Stories

On this episode, hosts Cynthia, Elias, Mukuma and Wezi sit down with HR Expert Musonda. We share our stories around interviewing for jobs, "entitlement" both from a recruiter and job seekers perspective.

In the news, the team talks about Disney+, which was unveiled in California by Disney CEO Robert Iger. With so many streaming services slowly joining the digital TV market, we ask ourselves if the bubble is about to pop.

Also in the news, Google launched the first AI lab in Africa, the Lab is located in Ghana and the goal of It is to provide the necessary tools to build products that can solve Africa’s problems in every field, particularly in health and agriculture. Cynthia highlights why it is located in Ghana especially that it isn't the most geographically central place in Africa as Mukuma highlights in this tweet.

Musonda shares the current local and global environment in the world of HR as well the challenges in integrating as a Business Partner in every organization. She shares tips on how to approach interviews and after interview etiquette. 

Elias brings up video games again....

Cynthia talks about what could be her most frustrating experiences job hunting as a developer.

The team also argue the impact of Social Media on securing the bag, do potential employers need to use your twitter feed as a benchmark before considering you? 

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Apr 19, 201901:16:05
EP12: Bootstrapping Projects on a Budget

EP12: Bootstrapping Projects on a Budget

On this episode, hosts Elias, Mukuma and Wezi sit down with Mvesesani Co-founder Twaambo. He shares his story tech journey, gives some tips on the entrepreneurial journey and the tools in a developer's arsenal, and the team talks about open source and bootstrapping projects into revenue generating businesses.

In the news, the team talks about Google Stadia, which was unveiled at at this year's GDC, how feasible it is as a model, and the effect it may have on the gaming industry.

Then, Apple's March event. We look in-depth at Apple Arcade, and how this approach contrasts Google's, Apple Card, and whether Apple are running out of ideas on how to make money. 

And finally, MTN let's you top up using WhatsApp (only available in South Africa though), but the team asks, why would you you use this over a dedicated app, or USSD

For some other references from this episode, take a look at The Dip by Seth Godin, a  handy article about making it through The Trough of Sorrow by Kyle Wong, and the first season of StartUp by Gimlet.

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Apr 05, 201901:23:49
EP11: Scalability Engineering - "What does it mean to build with Scale in mind"?

EP11: Scalability Engineering - "What does it mean to build with Scale in mind"?

On this Episode, hosts, Cynthia, Wezi, Elias & Mukuma welcome Muchu, CEO of Apptorney as we discuss approaches to Scalability in the Tech space. We give insights on Circuits approach to Scalability in the short and long term especially with Apptorney. We talk about the progress on Women in Tech activities in Zambia, electronic voting systems as well Facebook and Google's brief disruption in services on some their platforms.

We gave a slight insight into technology stacks that give you the best options when you build with Scalability in mind with Apptorney, Netflix and Microsoft as use cases. We discuss how programming languages have evolved to give us scale in the long term and what to look out for including tips on distributed platforms to help you scale without a lot of overhead especially for 1-2 man teams and/or small businesses.

The Swiss e-Voting system bug and bounty hunt program is on in the month of February and March, take your chance to win a piece of $150,000. We discuss suggestions that Block-chains distributed ledger is the answer to the security questions around e-Voting. Project Civil is one such use case using Block-chain to scale the media industry.

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Mar 22, 201956:58
EP10: Culture: The good. The bad. The In between.

EP10: Culture: The good. The bad. The In between.

On this Episode, hosts, Elias & Mukuma welcome Tony as we discuss Culture and Diversity in the Tech space. We give insights to questions around Cultural Diversity vs Culture and Diversity in Zambia and major tech spaces around the globe. We talk about the progress we have made so far as well as what we are doing absolutely nothing about. We take a look at the big gray areas in the work-space and how cultural diversity influences new tech innovations.

We talk about Teletype (Kinda called it Telemetry but moving on...) which is a feature in Atom that lets other people see you code real time. This is an awesome feature especially for Pair Programming and collaboration across borders.

We highlight Remote.com which is just one example of platforms that help you find opportunities for remote work. Here is a more comprehensive list of other platforms that offer similar opportunities for devs that like to spice it up a little.

2018’s highly controversial memo by former Google Engineer James Damore which caused outrage by suggesting that women's lesser interest in software engineering is the main reason  that there is an under-representation of women at Google rather than discrimination within the technology sector. This is what has now become known as Googles’ Ideological Echo Chamber.

We hint at Universal Basic Pay or Income which points to a guaranteed access to minimum income.

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Mar 08, 201901:08:35
EP9: Internet Governance. Who is in "charge"?

EP9: Internet Governance. Who is in "charge"?

On this episode of CodeCast, Elias and the episode's guest, Ngosa Chungu, talk about Internet Governance and data. Who really owns the space we share our intimate information? How does Facebook make its money? What exactly is Internet Governance? What does an Internet Shutdown mean? How do you navigate the social media landscape? We answer all these questions.
Also, Apple is in news (again), and we look at Spotifys' acquisition of Anchor & Gimlet

Feb 22, 201901:04:37
EP8: Full Stack Engineering - "Jacks & Masters"

EP8: Full Stack Engineering - "Jacks & Masters"

On this episode of CodeCast, Mukuma, Elias and the episode's guest, Mbuyu, talk about the jack of all trades, the full stack software engineers; the specialists, back-end and front-end engineers, and everything in-between. How did they get into their respective crafts? How can you get into the profession? Where do you start? Why should you specialize and how do you know what to specialize in? We answer all these questions.
Also, Facebook is in privacy news (again), and we look at Apple's special power play.
Feb 08, 201901:12:40
EP7: The Emerging Landscape of Game Development in Africa
Jan 25, 201901:05:10
EP6: The Warm Up
Jan 11, 201944:43
EP5: Building Thriving Communities

EP5: Building Thriving Communities

On this episode, Mukuma welcomes Daniel Phiri. Together they explore the different developer communities around Africa and India. They uncover the challenges and possible solutions to growing thriving communities in our localities.
Dec 02, 201801:04:28
EP3: Cloud Services and Platforms

EP3: Cloud Services and Platforms

On this Episode, Elias and Mukuma welcome Mbuyu Makayi as they discuss cloud services and what that has to offer for Zambian Developers
Nov 16, 201801:04:54
EP2: Ecosystem Lock-ins

EP2: Ecosystem Lock-ins

On this episode, we discuss the different ecosystems in tech and how they affect tech enthusiasts, developers and everyone else.
Nov 16, 201857:08
EP1: User Privacy in the era of "Cambridge Analytica"

EP1: User Privacy in the era of "Cambridge Analytica"

On this episode, we discuss User Privacy light of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. We also dive into how this affects tech enthusiasts, developers and the rest of the echosystems.
Nov 16, 201801:10:44
EP4: Developers && The Impostor Syndrome

EP4: Developers && The Impostor Syndrome

On this episode, we discuss the different cases of the impostor syndrome in tech and how they affect tech enthusiasts, developers and everyone else.
Nov 15, 201854:33